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Coronat, the remarkable motorbike built in Mallorca
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Coronat, the remarkable motorcycle built in Mallorca

Did you know that one of the most innovative motorcycles of the 1950s was designed and built in Mallorca? The Coronat was the brainchild of Mallorcan inventor Jaume Llobera Morro, who created an exceptionally advanced Spanish motorcycle in his workshop in Inca. With its own four-stroke engine, shaft drive, single-sided rear swingarm and central suspension, the Coronat featured technology far ahead of its time. Only seven motorcycles were registered between 1955 and 1957. Discover the fascinating story of the Coronat motorcycle, a remarkable piece of Mallorca’s industrial and motoring history.

Mallorca on two wheels
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When Mallorca made motorbikes

Did you know that motorcycles were once made in Mallorca? During the 1950s and 1960s, the island was home to several small motorcycle manufacturers, including Colomet, Coronat, BMS, Bordoy, Bibiloni and Joyca. At a time when affordable motorcycles were transforming mobility across Spain, Mallorcan entrepreneurs created their own designs and built a small but fascinating local motorcycle industry. Discover the story of motorcycles made in Mallorca, the pioneering Colomet and innovative Coronat, and why these home-grown brands eventually disappeared as competition from larger mainland manufacturers grew.