French motorbike brand Automoto started building motorbikes in 1901 and did so until 1962.

This Automoto model 175cc Légère was a top model in sales. This is a 175cc 2 stroke with direct drive with belt. Shortly after the first world war, there were new laws related to traffic to make people mobile again. For light motorbikes like this one, one did not need a license.

This bike is an old restoration and needs some attention again. Missing parts are the brake pedal to operate the rear brake. Engine is loose and has compression.