Pointer, produced in Japan from 1946 to 1964 by Shin Meiwa (later ShinMaywa Industries), was a motorcycle manufacturer that emerged from Japan's postwar aviation industry. The brand became known for innovative two-stroke and four-stroke motorcycles such as the Ace-Pointer, Senior, PA-T, Bikelet, Super Lassie, and Comet, featuring advanced engineering influenced by aircraft design. Pointer motorcycles gained a reputation for robust construction, technical innovation, and distinctive styling, with models ranging from commuter bikes to 250cc twins. Characterized by high-quality engineering and limited production, Pointer ceased motorcycle manufacturing in the early 1960s as Shin Meiwa refocused on aerospace and industrial equipment.
Pointer, produced in Japan from 1946 to 1964 by Shin Meiwa (later ShinMaywa Industries), was a motorcycle manufacturer that emerged from Japan's postwar aviation industry. The brand became known for innovative two-stroke and four-stroke motorcycles such as the Ace-Pointer, Senior, PA-T, Bikelet, Super Lassie, and Comet, featuring advanced engineering influenced by aircraft design. Pointer motorcycles gained a reputation for robust construction, technical innovation, and distinctive styling, with models ranging from commuter bikes to 250cc twins. Characterized by high-quality engineering and limited production, Pointer ceased motorcycle manufacturing in the early 1960s as Shin Meiwa refocused on aerospace and industrial equipment.