Bridgestone (motorcycle)

Bridgestone
BS
IndustryMotorcycle manufacturer
Founded1952 (1952)
Defunct1970 (1970)
Headquarters
Kyobashi, Tokyo
,
Japan

Bridgestone motorcycles were a division of the Bridgestone Tire Co. of Kyōbashi, Tokyo, Japan that produced mopeds and motorcycles from 1952 to 1970. Initially producing power assisted bicycles, the division moved on to producing mopeds and then motorcycles. The motorcycles were technologically advanced and powered by two-stroke engines. The high technical specification resulted in the machines being more expensive compared to other manufacturers models. Production was stopped in 1970 to protect the supply of tyres to other manufacturers.[1][2]

  1. ^ "Scott's Bridgestone Motorcycles!". www.bridgestonemotorcycle.com. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
  2. ^ "Bridgestone Cycle Industries, Tokyo, 1952-70". www.oldjapanesebikes.com. Retrieved 24 October 2020.