A dedicated Moto Rumi site for history, machines, and club life.

Ian and I am an enthusiastic collector and rider of small Italian bikes . I was delighted to add a Rumi to my garage last year and here it is, an early 3 speed

My bike is a 56 I bought from a guy in Croydon 18 months ago. Been off the road since 83. Got it running and have since been stripping the paint and with Paul’s help, the forks have been rebuilt

Here's a picture of me on my Rumi setting off on the Kop Hill Climb last year. I afraid the quality is poor as I took it from a youtube video. Iv'e owned this Rumi since about 1968 bit have only just got around to getting it back on the road. Its registered as a 1963 Formichino so I guess that as Rumi packed up in 1960 it must have been one of the models made up from parts by the importer. Its a little bit 'non-standard' as I've cut down the crash rail by 5cm each side and the handlebars are slightly smaller as well as a smaller saddle. The engine has also been modified although still looks standard.