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Brian Sherwood and Lesley

Brian Sherwood and wife Lesley on his Bol d'Or.

Early club outing

Early club outing at The Plough (1978).

Eileen on her Tipo Sport

Girl power. Eileen on her Tipo Sport.

French countryside

Rumi speeding through the French countryside.

Derek Stubbs

Derek Stubbs on one of his Rumis.

Dave Degan at Crystal Palace

Dave Degan's racing at Crystal Palace 1962.

Club display stand

Moto Rumi Club display with machines and club material on show.

Kempton Park exhibits

Rumi exhibits at the Kempton Park bike show.

Ferruccio Maroli collection

Ferruccio Maroli's collection of Rumis in Italy.

Early Junior Gentleman

Early picture of a Junior Gentleman.

Stephens Scooter Mart frontage

Major Rumi outlet in Richmond Stephens Scooter Mart, 1963.

Chris Adam's Tipo Sport

Chris Adam's on his Tipo Sport. This bike became Brian Sherwood's Bol d'Or which Brian still owns today.

Racing paddock portrait

Race rider Gus Bourcier (Front) at Crystal palace during a break in racing.

Early Formichino

Very early Formichino with rear frame toolbox at the VMSC Coventry

Club scooters on show

A line of brightly finished Rumi scooters on display at a club gathering.

Early Tipo Sport

An early Tipo Sport photographed in period trim.

Roy Pearce racing

Roy Pearce passing a Lambretta during race action.

Tony Mooring at Brands Hatch

Tony Mooring on a Junior Gentleman at Brands Hatch.

Club members at Coventry

Club members after the awards ceremony at the VMSC show Coventry.

330 XMG

330 XMG, Paul Stokes' first Rumi in 1964, later found and restored.

Jacques 90 - France

A Scoiattolo with hydraulic fork, 4 speed gearbox, first registration 15/09/1954 in Morocco , original colour cream or ivory (probably ivory), since 1958, since became a wreck and I restored it around 2010, with aluminium cylinders, high comp heads, 22 mm Sport carb, 6V DC electrics, led bulbs and the autonomous “Walton” CDI ignition A Sport, hydraulic fork, 4 speed gearbox, first registration 29/01/1954 colour red with standard iron cylinders and twin 18 mm carbs, 6V DC electrics, led bulbs

Kevin - UK

With his 3 Rumi’s, a Bol d’Or,(original colour scheme) Tipo sport and a Formi. They have been restored by me over the last 15yrs. All road worthy. The Tipo was my machine of choice in the 1960’s. The other two I acquired in the 70’s. A lifetime Rumi fan!

Des - Milton Keynes

Here is a photo of me on my Rumi. It is an early Formichino dating from 1955, that spent most of its life in Lyon France before being imported by someone into the UK 2001. As I might have said before, Ken rebuilt the engine and Paul worked wonders helping me remove and install the engine before and after. And it was a bit of a game getting it to start and run right, but with Paul's perseverance it has been on the road and used over the last few years and goes lovely.

Richard - Isle of Sheppey - Kent

My inherited Rumi Formichino - before and after. Not a massive bike fan but during COVID years wanted a project and fell in love with the Rumi that was hidden over the garage under piles of wood (with the Honda as well) Evenings and weekends spent stripping and rebuilding. My daughter enjoyed it when we won first place at a vehicle show!

Ians Rumi

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

Jonathan - Surrey

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

Peters Formichino - Windsor

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.

Rays Turismo,Junior,Tipo Sport and Formichino from Norfolk

Ray’s beautiful collection includes a Turismo, Junior, Tipo Sport and Formichino, showcasing a wonderful range of these iconic Italian machines. Ray is truly passionate about Rumis, taking great pride in preserving, maintaining and sharing his enthusiasm for the marque. His dedication reflects the spirit of the Rumi community - celebrating engineering, style and heritage while keeping these classic bikes enjoyed and appreciated for generations to come.

Nicks 1954 Rumi Turismo Lusso

I am Nick , and I own a 1954 Rumi Turismo Lusso. It is a 4 gear model, and the gearbox still includes the 'splash wheel'. The bike was originally owned in France, and was imported to the UK by Graham Fisher, who sold it to me in 2016. The bike was NOVA, but still on French registration plates. The UK registration process was painless and quite quick. My bike's frame number is 15783 and engine 1B.14954. Engine and gearbox were rebuilt by Ken Brittain in 2020. The only significant modification I have made is to fit a Rex Caunt electronic ignition system Photo attached is of me riding the Rumi to a show in Churt in 2024, where the Rumi won the cup for best pre-1970 bike. Also attached is a close-up of my bike, with Paul Stokes' blue Formichino in the background. Photo taken at Jacks in Bagshot in 2020. No longer a bike meeting point. The cafe that was there was demolished and old peoples' flats built.

Popham Show 2021

Jacks in Bagshot in 2020

Jacks in Bagshot in 2020, showing Paul Stokes and his Blue Rumi

Rumi club display at Popham in 2017

Interesting Video about Rumi's!

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