Notes on some of the less common Belgian makes
This page lists brands for which we currently have limited information.
For a more complete listing visit the Belgian Index.
There is also a page for Obscure Belgian Marques
Velux
Manufactured by Velux Cycles, 33, Rue St. Jaques, Bruges, 1946.
Powered by a 98cc Villiers Junior engine, the cyclomoteur had front and rear suspension. With a weight of around 50kg and consumption of 2 litres per 100 km, it could achieve 45 km/h.
Source: Belgian Motos FB Group
Verschaeve & Truffaut
Manufactured in Herstal, 1902-1906 (possibly later)
Fernand Verschaeve was associated with Sarolea before building his own machines powered by De Dion engines, both singles and twins.
Sources: A-Z der Belgische Motoren, Wikipedia NL
Vickycycle 1953-1956
Vivinus
Alexis Vivinus, born in France in 1860, moved to Belgium in 1888 and began a bicycle workshop. He became a Benz importer, and in 1896 built a steam-powered bicycle engine.
Source: Autopasion18.com
VLK
Manufactured by the bicycle firm SM Velka in Antwerp, their mopeds used Garelli Mosquito and Zundapp engines.
Wikipedia NL, A-Z der Belgische Motoren
Volta
Eycken and Gillot of Brussels rebadged Gillet Herstal motorcycles in 1932. Models included a 175cc motorcycle and a 100cc moped, the Voltanette.
A-Z der Belgische Motoren, Wikipedia NL.
Image courtesy Jean-Louis Dumont
Vroonen
Vroonen was a racer who manufactured racing and record-breaking cyclecars using engines supplied by Gillet.
A rear-engined Vroonen 3-wheeler broke the world record in the cyclecar 500 category at 117.65 km/h in Oostmalle on September 22nd, 1929.
Olivier Haesevoets at Belgian Motos FB Group
Wallechem et Sachen
Built in Bruxelles around 1900 this was a three-wheeler with one wheel at the rear. The engine was below the seat which was styled in the manner of a forecar, and sat two. Steering was by tiller.
Zircon 1951~1953
