Rumi · 1951–1962
Rumi Gobbetto and Junior: history and buying advice
With small twin-cylinder racers Rumi won in Italy and at the Montlhéry circuit.
History
The Super Sport was succeeded by the Competizione, better known as the Gobbetto (little hunchback). With it Rumi won the Italian road racing championship in 1954. From 1955 came the Junior Corsa and the Junior Gentleman.
In the Bol d’Or 24 hours at Montlhéry Rumi won the scooter classes in 1957, 1958 and 1960. Rumi stopped making motorcycles around 1960; the foundry closed in 1962.
Key data
| Gobbetto | 1951–1955, works racer |
|---|---|
| Italian champion | 1954 |
| Junior | 1955–1959; Junior Gentleman until approx. 1962 |
| Bol d’Or | wins 1957, 1958, 1960 |
What to check when buying
- Genuine racers are rare; ask about the origin.
- Many ‘Gobbettos’ are converted Sports. Ask a club to help.
- Check the engine thoroughly; racers have often been used hard.
SourcesWikipedia: Moto Rumi (English)Cybermotorcycle: Rumi models (English)Clay Paky: the history of Rumi (English)