Paton
Paton is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer. In 1957 after FB Mondial pulled out of Grand Prix racing, Paton was set up by Giuseppe Pattoni (chief mechanic of the FB Mondial GP team) and designer Lino Tonti.
Paton
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- Paton
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- Paton was established or created on 1 January 1958.
- Headquarters
- Cassinetta di Lugagnano.
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Paton is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer. In 1957 after FB Mondial pulled out of Grand Prix racing, Paton was set up by Giuseppe Pattoni (chief mechanic of the FB Mondial GP team) and designer Lino Tonti.
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• Name — Paton • Type — Private • Founder — Giuseppe Pattoni, Lino Tonti • Hq Location City — Cassinetta di Lugagnano, MI • Hq Location Country — Italy • Area Served — Worldwide • Industry — Motorcycle manufacturing • Products — Motorcycle • Website — paton.it • Illustration — The Paton 500 twin in the classic green color
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Paton is recorded from 1958.
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Paton was established or created on 1 January 1958.
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