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Greeves

Greeves was a British motorcycle manufacturer founded by Bert Greeves in the early 1950s. The company specialized in lightweight, off-road motorcycles intended for scrambles, trials, and early motocross competition. Based in the United Kingdom, Greeves bikes were positioned to offer affordable, robust machines for riders at various skill levels.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Greeves developed a reputation for simple, compact designs that could handle rough

By the mid-to-late 1960s, the company faced financial pressures and intensified competition from newer and larger

terrain.
The
bikes
commonly
used
two-stroke
engines
sourced
from
established
manufacturers
of
the
era,
such
as
Villiers
and
Sachs,
paired
with
lightweight
frames
that
emphasized
agility
and
ease
of
maintenance.
The
brand
contributed
to
the
growth
of
British
off-road
riding
culture
and
achieved
visibility
in
domestic
and
European
competition.
manufacturers,
particularly
from
Japan.
Production
under
the
Greeves
name
eventually
declined
and
ceased.
The
brand’s
legacy
persists
among
vintage
motorcycle
enthusiasts,
with
surviving
examples
found
in
collections
and
museums.
Greeves
motorcycles
are
recognized
today
for
their
contribution
to
the
development
of
lightweight,
off-road
riding
in
postwar
Britain.