Agrati Capri 70 - Specifications & Review

Company History

Agrati was an Italian industrial group that, in the 1950s–60s, produced scooters to meet Europe’s exploding demand for cheap, stylish personal transport. Leveraging supplier networks for engines, electrics, and stamped bodywork, Agrati’s scooters prioritized accessible pricing and serviceability. The company’s most lasting moto footprint came via its link with Garelli, ultimately forming Agrati-Garelli—an alliance that strengthened distribution and engineering for small two-strokes. In cities rebuilding after the war, Agrati scooters provided dignity and independence: step-through convenience, leg shields for daily clothes, and fuel economy that fit tight household budgets. As prosperity rose and licensing norms evolved, many riders moved to cars or to flashier brands, and the market consolidated around bigger names. Yet the DNA of those practical machines—simple engines, durable frames, and lively handling at low speed—continued to inform Italy’s urban mobility culture for decades. Historically, Agrati illustrates how industrial groups underwrote the scooter boom: not every badge was a design superstar, but together they made two-wheeled freedom normal. Surviving models and archival brochures remind us that a nation’s recovery often rides on humble machines that start every morning and carry families further than bicycles ever could.