Alato

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Alato was an Italian motorcycle manufacturer from 1923 to 1925. [1] Established by brothers Filio and Giulio Gosio in Turin, the Alato was powered by a 131cc two-stroke engine. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Tragatsch, Erwin; Ash, Kevin (2000). The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Motorcycles. London: Quantum Publishing. p. 560. ISBN   1861603428.