Motorcycles made in Argentina. Tehuelche, Gilera and Puma Motorcycle Argentina Topic: Motorcycle Argentina Telhuelche , Gilera and the Puma Motorcycle made in Argentina Tehuelche was an Argentinian motorcycle that was presented to the public in March of 1957 and produced only until the middle of 1964. The “Tehuelche” was a source of great pride to Argentina, although it disappeared from the memory of following generations of Argentines. Other attempts were made, mostly unsuccessful, to produce an Argentine motorcycle; however, the Tehuelche was the only motorcycle that was mass produced continuously in its seven years of manufacturing in Argentina. This motorcycle had its own design and did not copy any other. It competed at a local level with other “Argentine” motorcycles, which were produced under license from European models and companies, such as: the Puma Primera and Puma Segunda (from Guericke), the Zanella (from Ceccato), and the Gilera, among others. The Tehuelche distinguished itself not only by the characteristic sound of the gear train (SOHC engine), but also for its excellent performance in its racing career. Updated October 2012, Bob Frassinetti Copyright Roberto Dario Frassinetti. Check out Market Place Argentina our Forum for Buying and Selling from Argentina. 2012 Bob Frassinetti Copyright Roberto Dario Frassinetti