Terrot was a motorcycle manufacturer based in the city of Dijon, France.
In 1862, Charles Terrot and Wilhelm Stücklen founded a machine-building factory in Germany, and in 1987, Terrot opened a branch in the city of Dijon, France. In 1890, the Dijon factory began manufacturing bicycles.
1902. The Dijon factory began producing its first motorcycles, which were equipped with a 2-horsepower engine supplied by the Zedel factory (Switzerland). Later, Terrot produced various motorcycles with engine displacements ranging from 173 to 498 cubic centimeters. The engines were sourced from various manufacturers—in Switzerland (e.g., MAG and Defeaux), England (e.g., Chater-Lea, JAP), and France (Givaudan).
In 1905, Terrot began manufacturing its first two-cylinder motorcycles, and in 1915, it supplied motorcycles to the French army. In 1926, Terrot began manufacturing its own four-stroke engines. By 1929, the Terrot factory had produced 100,000 motorcycles.
In the late 1930s, Terrot began manufacturing motorized bicycles. In 1932, Terrot also began competing in motorsports and won races in France in the 250, 350, and 500 cubic centimeter classes.
In 1951, Terrot produced its first motor scooter. In the 1950s, the company focused on manufacturing mopeds and small motorcycles.
In 1958, Peugeot took over the Terrot factory, but in 1961, the Terrot factory ceased operations.
