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.