the brand was founded by William Chater-Lea in 1890 as a bicycle manufacturer. It was only later, at the beginning of the 20th century, that the London-based brand entered the motorcycle market.
to illustrate: a Chater-Lea 500cc Precision motorcycle from 1924.
Image credits: D.R. manufacturer
The Chater Lea brand
In short
Years of production
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Location
The history of the brand
Other brands
Here are other brands from
Royaume-uni, and having made motorcycles during the same period as Chater Lea