Highlights
- Reported to be in very original condition
- Rare French-manufactured vintage motorcycle from Saint-Étienne
- Over 100 years old
- Comes with German registration papers
The Appeal
The Ravat E.S.S.6, also known as the 250 Supersport, represents a fascinating chapter in French motorcycle history. Based in Saint-Étienne, Ravat earned a reputation as an assembler of quality, combining carefully selected components from specialist suppliers into a cohesive, sporting package. The E.S.S.6 paired a Swiss-designed Zürcher overhead-valve single-cylinder engine with a Magnat-Debon three-speed gearbox.
This particular 1924 example is reported to be in very original condition, retaining its period flat tank aesthetic, minimalist silencer pot, and integrated rear tool box. Now over a century old, surviving examples of Ravat motorcycles are remarkably scarce, and finding one in this state of originality is a rare prospect indeed. Whether you are a collector of pre-war French motorcycles or simply drawn to the more obscure corners of vintage motorcycling, this E.S.S.6 warrants serious attention.
Key Information
- Mileage: no odometer reading available
- Country of registration: Germany
- Technical inspection status: no inspection details provided
- Technical specs: 250cc four-stroke single-cylinder OHV, three-speed gearbox, chain drive
- Paperwork: German registration papers present
The Detail
- Features the classic flat tank design typical of the period
- Equipped with a compact, minimalist silencer pot
- Rear luggage rack
- Black paintwork with ‘Ravat’ lettering
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