1959 Moto Parilla Sport Speciale 175 'High-Cam'

Moto Parilla was founded by Giovanni Parrilla in 1946. Parrilla based the design of his first racer on the Norton Manx.

Moto Parilla introduced the 175cc chain-driven High-Cam engine in 1953, produced 20hp, and used in the Parilla GS (Gran Sports), Lusso Veloce, MSDS, Speedster, Sport Speciale, and Wildcat Scrambler. Displacement in later versions was increased to 200cc and 250cc, utilizing a gear-driven cam.

Parilla High-Cam Information and Restoration

Moto Parilla Spares

All photos from the 2008 'Legend of the Motorcycle' Concours D'Elegance were taken using Nikon D2Xs and Nikon D200 camera bodies, with Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR prime, and Nikon 18mm - 35mm f/3.5-4.5, or Nikon 300mm f/2.8 telephoto lenses.