Ravat, produced in France from 1898 to 1958, was a manufacturer of bicycles, motorcycles, and mopeds founded in Saint-Étienne by Antoine Ravat. Originally focused on bicycles, the company later expanded into lightweight motorcycles and motorized bicycles, becoming part of the growing French two-wheel industry during the first half of the 20th century. Ravat machines were characterized by practical design, small-displacement engines, and everyday usability, securing the brand a recognizable place in French cycling and motorcycling history.
Ravat, produced in France from 1898 to 1958, was a manufacturer of bicycles, motorcycles, and mopeds founded in Saint-Étienne by Antoine Ravat. Originally focused on bicycles, the company later expanded into lightweight motorcycles and motorized bicycles, becoming part of the growing French two-wheel industry during the first half of the 20th century. Ravat machines were characterized by practical design, small-displacement engines, and everyday usability, securing the brand a recognizable place in French cycling and motorcycling history.