Follis was originally a bicycle brand founded in 1903 in Turin, then later revived in France (Lyon).

After the Second World War, Follis entered the production of motorcycles and mopeds, using engines from small manufacturers such as Ydral, Sachs, Gnome & Rhône, and Le Poulain, ranging from 100 to 175 cc.
In 1947, Joseph Follis died in a motorcycle accident, and his son François took over the company.

At its peak (in the 1950s), Follis was capable of producing up to 1,000 motorized machines per month.
Among the motorcycle models, the Follis 175 Rallye (with either Sachs or Gnome & Rhône engines) is quite representative.

The decline began in the late 1950s: sales dropped due to competition from Japanese motorcycles, leading Follis to end its motorized two-wheel production around 1959–1960.

However, the brand continued to produce handcrafted bicycles into the 2000s, maintaining a reputation for custom-built, artisanal frames.

• Engine: Lavalette, 2-stroke
• Displacement: 50 cc