FAMEL - Fabrica de Produtos Metalicos Lda, was one of the largest Portuguese

Portugal

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 motorcycle manufacturers between 60's and 80's.

Based in Águeda, the company built several models using Zündapp engines.
The most popular model was the XF17. A 5 speed 50cc motorcycle inspired in the Japanese

Japan

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 models from the 70's with some Café racer

Café racer

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 influence.

As the increased purchasing power in their home country Portugal, and the strong competition from Japanese

Japan

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imported models, bankruptcy was a fact in 2002.