See also: Magnat Debon
A Brief History of the Marque
From 1887 to 1935 Terrot was based at:
2 rue Andru-Colomban
DIJON
Charles Terrot, a personal friend of Gottlieb Daimler, made his fortune from knitting machines for which he filed a patent when he was 20 years of age.
1903. Terrot offered three engines: Faure, Givaudan and Zedel.
Terrot of Dijon was the largest motorcycle manufacturer in France for much of the first half of the twentieth century, having absorbed Magnat-Debon in the late 1920's.
During the early 1920s Terrot built JAP powered 350cc machines with 2 speed gearboxes. The G model, introduced at the Paris Salon of 1925, came in two versions, the Sport and Touriste. Later that year the H model appeared with a Terrot engine and much improved front suspension. The late twenties also saw the production of a Blackburne powered 174cc racing bike, and in 1937 another racing model had a transverse V-twin of 498cc.
After WWII they built a range of ohv singles up to 500cc in capacity, a number of two-strokes and some rather nice scooters. In the 1950s they amalgamated with the Automoto Group under Peugeot and the name Terrot faded out.
Terrot components were used in Nougier Motorcycles
More Terrot history...
25-Jan-23
Garry_Faulkner at outlook dot com
I am hoping you will not mind helping me.
I have had this is my garage for over 30 years.
Could you tell me what model Terott it is and approximate year of manufacture.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Regards Garry Faulkner
It appears to be a 1925 type FT as pictured here: Terrot 1925
Terrot-1925-FT image posted to Comments.
Can anyone supply set of standard size piston rings for 1958 Terrot Tenor 125cc thanks Alan
Alan Kitto
Narborough United Kingdom<
Hi I have just purchased the bike and am looking for contacts for any parts available & an owners manual or parts list etc... Many thanks Richard
Richard Holloway
Chester United Kingdom
Brilliant site...really enjoy checking it out. I am desperately trying to track down a parts book / manual so I can learn more about my bike and track down parts. It will of course be in French....no worries with google translate. Cheers, Jaime
Jaime Kowan
Vancouver British Columbia Canada
hi can you tell me which bike This petrol tank Belongs to Regards Scott
scott wilkerson
london United Kingdom
Terrot-1958c-Moped-Tank-SWi.jpg posted to Comments.
I am trying to identify the motorcycle in this image. Rider is my father and photo was taken early-mid 1930's. I'm told it might be a Terrot
Edinburgh
Joe Welsh, Facebook March 18th 2017
In quite a desperate need Guys and Girls, perhaps someone can help ?
I have a 1933 Terrot FLG 250 and am in need of head race bearings. My bottom cups are shot to bits.
Long shot I know but perhaps someone can offer guidance as this is now stalling the project.
I belive it can get new cups made but am not sure as where to look, and have also heard horror stories as far as cost !
Here's hoping.
Mon Feb 27 2017
bassamps at gmail.com
Terrot
Hi I found this pic in the family archive can you help to identify model size , cc etc.?
EskilstunaSweden
Wed Nov 16 2016
Garry at motogt500.com
TerroT VM 100cc how to remove flywheel
Hi I am prettying up a TerroT. I want to remove the flywheel . Cold really use some guidance as I don't want to muller it!
London
Mon Nov 14 2016
andysaunderskustoms at hotmail.com
Terrot
Terrot Childs Bike
I am wondering if you might be able to shed any light on this very small Terrot. I know there were a couple of children's bikes built but according to pics I have this isn't one of them and I would love to find out more.
Dorset UK
Tue Jun 28 2016
Yoyotwine at googlemail.com
Parts
Terrot E47 1948
Availability of Terrot E47 Motorcycle Tank Badge
London
Fri Mar 04 2016
chas.cope at yahoo.co.uk
tank decal
Terrot 100cc step through
The badge looks like the circular Terrot one in your picture gallery. The one with Terrot and a crest on a black background. I would need 2 if possible.
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Information on sources for badges & decals
Mon Apr 13 2015
pstrange123 at googlemail.com
dating cirtificate
terrot vm 100
Can you supply a dating cirt for dvla so i can register my bike in uk
gloucester
Sat Jun 14 2014
colin.moody at blueyonder.co.uk
Frame No Location
Terrot 100cc around 1939
I am having trouble locating the frame number on my motorcycle could you possibly help me with this problem and tell me where I can locate it?
Many thanks.
Colin Moody.
Surrey
Mon Jun 02 2014
sarahlou-446 at fsmail.net
Frame number
Terrot 100 BMA 1939 ?
Hi . I have recently bought a Terrot BMA 100cc that I understand is a 1938-9 model. The engine number is 265439 but I can't find the frame number. Can anyone tell me where it can be found or what it should be, please?
London
Tue Jan 21 2014
beetleman-69 at hotmail.co.uk
A bit of help terrot VMS3
Hi i have had a terrot VMS3 which i have had since i was 10 so ive had it for 35 years just need a bit of help with some parts and also how much would it be worth (not selling just would like to know ) many thanks max uk
Tue Oct 08 2013
cirios61<at>hotmail.com
terrot 125 ep
Hola, yo solo quiero ofrecer un antes y un despuus de una terrot 125 ep, para los amantes de esta moto
Murcia
Spanish
Sat Sep 07 2013
pervy.preston<at>hotmail.co.uk
model and year
terrot 100cc ????
hi ,dont know if you can help me by telling me what year /model my terrot 100cc is by vin number 238198 any help would be grate
thanks
mike
cornwall
Sat Feb 23 2013
Dunderdale1873<at>yahoo.co.uk
Terrot maintenance booklet
Terrot VMS3 125cc
I have a small maintenance booklet for this model of Terrot for disposal, for the price of post and packing.
GB
Thu Nov 29 2012
ruggine1<at>alice.it
informazione
terrot 250 telaio nu 25123 turismo
vorrei sapere la data
di immatricolazione.
Grazie
francia
Possibly a Type G
Wed Aug 01 2012
mrmdykstra<at>gmail.com
want to sell
terrot 1928
The Terrot I have is un assembled, and some restoring has been done. I would like to sell it.
California,USA
Tue Oct 04 2011
info<at>lasalada.com
Pneus
terrot vm 98 cc
Ium looking for a new pneus front and rear for my terrot vm 98cc.
I need some information concerning where can I buy these items.
any answer will be apreciate
thank you
fernando
barcelona ( Gurb)
Wed Sep 15 2010
bsa130<at>hotmail.com
moped
terrot type 50
Ihave a terrot moped and would like to now the year it was made and any other info about the bike; THE INFO I HAVE IS, moto bloc no A10112, type 50, DIJON 12-7-56, frame no 746043.
If anyone can help i would be grateful Allan
london
Sun Oct 11 2009
ta-quase at yahoo.com.br
pecas
terrot 250cc 4t
gostaria de saber se sao possuidores de algumas pecas para este modelo, se tal, agradeceria que me informassem, desde ja o meu muitissimo obrigado, manuel
prt
Portuguese
Wed Jul 08 2009
jden.p2 at googlemaildot com
Vintage Motorcycles Found In Barn
Motobecane & Terrot unknown
Please can you help? Have found 2 motorcycles in the barn of my new frence farmhouse. What are they? What are they worth and can I sell them on this site? I also have a Renault 1934 primaquatra and an old Tractor - I need some expert
help.
France, Limoges
Sun May 24 2009
dammawat at casema.nl
terrat
unknown
can you please tell me what kind of terrot this is
Fri Feb 06 2009
iwalker at dandaradot com
Decal set
Terrot 1935 vm 98cc
Hi,
I am currently cleaning up a 1935 vm ( 98 cc ) and i would appreciate it if anyone could tell me where i can purchase the full decal set . Also the bike appears to be missing the clutch cover . Can anyone help me please .
Isle of man
Sat Jan 19 2008
twins1971 at bigponddot com
terrot
terrot 35771
price on motor bike required 1 cyl typr lg made 4 the motor racing team dejon frence
vic aust
Wed Jan 09 2008
rikyp at libero.it
spare parts terrot
terrot lc 175 s 1925-1928
hallo
i am looking for find a gearbox 3 speed for the bike above mentioned, can you give me some hope!! tanks in advance.
milano .italy
Wed Oct 31 2007
bsa130 at hotmaildot com
MOPED TERROT
Hi I have just brought a terrot moped and would like as much info as possable please,
the info which i have of the bike is:Moto bloc no,A10112, moteur moto bloc cyl 49cm type "50" no, 67920 DIJON LE 12-7-56 AND FRAME NO 746043.
thanks, Allan Taylor.
isle of wight
Tue Aug 07 2007
theblakes at dslextremedot com
Finished with my 1929 Terrot LC
LC 175cc
2 months later I have finished restoring my '29.
Riverside, Ca
Thu Jun 14 2007
larsbars77 at hotmaildot com
enquiry of a price
dijon type L.G 85771
i am enquiring on the price of an french terrot. the only details i have is what is on the bike, whick is: Dijon type L.G 85771 R.colin A2 phares magnetipues Breuete depose France EL Elranger. this is the information i have. i have
been informed that there is only 5 of this type in the world and i was just wanting to know what it is worth.
Wed May 23 2007
ofjmf at tiscali.dk
Terrot 500 cmu
1931 NSSL
I send you a couple of pictures of my Terrot NSSL from 1931 with an 500 cmu JAP motor. I've just finished teh restauration and it seems tha t you donunt hav this model in your collection
DK SKanderborg
Wed Mar 14 2007
theblakes at dslextremedot com
1929 Terrot
I would like to restore this cycle I just purchased. It is 100%complete and untouched.
It did not come equipped with front or rear lights. Is this available?
Can you tell me the engine size?
Thank you!!!
Riverside, Ca
..............
April 2007
Hello,
I just bought a 1929 Terrot LC 175cc. I dont know much about it. I plan on doing a full restoration and need help finding a few replacement parts. The cycle is 100% complete but has original tires that need replacement as well as kill
switch, brake pads, grips and foot pegs. Cna you point me in the right direction?
Thanks for any help!
Kris, Riverside Ca (USA)
Ca, USA
Sat Dec 23 2006
ofjmf at tiscali.dk
Old Bike
Terrot NSSL 1931
I have restaurated the bike and now and its complete beside the shock absorber and I will ask if anybody can tell med where I perhaps can find it. I enclose an picture of the halfpart i have.
Aarhus DK
Tue Sep 26 2006
jjhrcms at yahoodot com
1953 Terrot 125cc
Hi, I have a 1953 Terrot 125 cc. I am looking for a Gas tank and cap. Does anyone know of a place I can locate parts? I live in US, but will travel! Thanks. Joe
Boston, MA, USA
August 2006
From a post in the forums...
Bonjour,
Je tache de rucupurer des photos de Terrot et Magnat Debon en tout genre.
Photos prises lors de bourses ou photos personnelles.
Photos prises de pruference avant restauration .
Je voudrais regrouper un maximum d'informations sur les teintes et ducors originaux (couleurs, motifs, largeur des filets, ....).
Photos de ruservoirs d'essence, d'huile, de garde-boues, de carters ..
Surtout n'husitez pas u me contacter, qu'elles soient de bonne ou mauvaise qualitu.
D'avance merci.
Ci-joint quelques exemple de ce que je voudrais faire.
Hello,
I'm searching for all kind of Terrot or Magnat Debon pictures. Taken during parts market or personal. Pictures, if possible, before restoration.
I would like to make an original "ducors" database (color, lines width, pattern, .....)
Gazoline and oil tank, chain guard, .....
If you have some pictures to send me (good or bad quality), do not hesitate to contact me
Thank you very much.
Jean-luc
Contact Jean-luc jldubato at tele2.fr
June 6th 2006
...I've enclosed some pics of a scooter I've just got my flippers on.I dont no if your like scooters but I must admit I do have a leaning toward some models.I've got a Lambretta series 3 which Iam told is actually a rare series 4 but
theres not much info on these.
The scoot I've picked up is a terrot,a strange 50's bulbous thing.Its in a state but you cant help but laugh at these creatures. I'll send you pic's and updates of the progress.
Wed Dec 21 2005
plecomte at free.fr
TerroT website
Hello, I appreciate your website. You can also find lot's of pictures TERROT MAGNAT DEBON on this french web site. http://www.terrot.org We could exchange links, if you want. Philippe
Webmaster
Tue Dec 20 2005
eminbaki at sediraparthoteldot com
terrot
hi from turkey
I have a 1948 terrot and It had only 6800 km..
That is from my father and I keep it in my home to get good profit for future..
can you help me about my terrot selling price ..
thank you
baki tarhan
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Many thanks for your prompty answer.. I'm very far away from my home now because of my job .. I covered my Terrot in my house's under roof and I think It's covered hard dust and very dirty now..
When I was 18 years old I use it for about 2 months .. Later we decided to keep it for future.. It is really 6800 km and It has licens motor number etc.. Colour is black ,all equipments are original .. We didn't change any parts ..
If you can give me an idea about my terrot today value , I will be very happy..
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It's 125 cc and has 4 times engine ..
Wed Dec 14 2005
stefanstachowiak at wp.pl
Terrot
My name is Stefan Stachowiak
I am from Poland.
Recently I have bought a motorcycle of a Terrot make.
The motorcycle engine number is 117148. The engine has got 500cm3.
Unfortunately, it is in a bad condition and it is remade.
I am also enclosing photos of Terrot.
Could you, please, send me all information and available documentation about the motorcycle presented on the enclosed photos?
I will by grateful for yor help.
Fri Nov 25 2005
thefrenchowl at btinternetdot com
Terrot
Massive book available on the Terrot history, from 1887 till the end, 1960. 30cm x 30 cm, about 700 pages, 3 kg, 6 pounds in weight, about 3000 period/official photos, Available from author only, self published:
Bernard Salvat, Au Bourg, 71850 Charnay les Macon, France
February 8th 2005
Book about Terrot & Magnat Debon on Ebay.fr
Vendor's Description
Terrot Book: Les Archives Du Collectionneur Pour Terrot Et Magnat Debon
Revue technique neuve
Les archives du collectionneur
pour terrot et magnat debon
TYPE:, 125:EP, ETP ETPC, ETD, ETM ETDS EMS1, EDL, EDV 350:HCT 500:RGST
Hello. My name is Roar Heggem I have a Terrot 100 ccm Type BMA 1939 mod. I need information or a address to get parts to the engine and a front light. I am from Norway and in Norway its difficult to get parts to the Terrot. Thanks for
your help.
ROAR HEGGEM TEL 71226364 E.MAIL barb-sa at online.no
December 2004
Several Terrot sites listed at Bikelinks
January 4, 2001
For sale terrot 1932 type 0 model 0lg working order with papers potigala at aoldot com sousceyrac lot 46 france
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