Monday, November 19, 2018

Monday Mystery; 1929 Yamartago


Here's another obscure Japanese motorcycle. Nothing comes up on Google at all. 
The utility trike apparently came in two sizes, a 350, which appears to be a homebuilt copy of a JAP (J.A. Prestwich) flathead and a 500 which was a genuine imported JAP engine. Other British components included the carb, magneto and transmission. 
No word if it was also sold as a regular two wheel motorcycle though the construction seems to indicate that possibility. Any information welcomed.

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  1. Hi, I've found your bike listed in this list of Japenese manufacturers but it is spelled Yamatargo not Yamartago.
    http://www.ottw.es/ottw/portfolio-item.php?idmoto=7675
    It has a pic that is the same as yours.It was made in 1929 by Yamata which still exists and makes sewing machines etc. A link to the site is http://www.ottw.es/ottw/portfolio-item.php?idmoto=7675
    This referred to it as a Motocarro which means 3 wheeled utility truck I believe.

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  2. Great information! Thanks for this.

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