Batavus BV is a Dutch bicycle manufacturer, owned by the Accell Group European Cycle conglomerate.

The 1930s proved difficult as much of Europe was in economic recession, but Batavus continued growing by diversifying to include carrier tricycles, motorcycles, and ice skates.

The company invested in a new factory with modern assembly lines, which brought it to the forefront of bike manufacturing.

After the new premises opened the company continued primarily to be a bicycle manufacturer and benefited from growing demand all over the world.

However, in 1969, Batavus acquired the bicycle and motorcycle production of another Dutch company, Magneet, and the following year took over three three-wheeler factories in Germany.

Although sales of motorized two-wheelers were increasingly fluctuated, with model and style changes, there was steady growth every year.

At Earls Court, London, in 1976, Batavus showed the seven-model range; six machines were powered by the 48cc Laura engine, with V-belt primary drive and automatic clutch.

Specification include an electronic tachometer, battery-operated turn signals and heavy-duty suspension front and rear.

It was the biggest Dutch exporter of machines, with 55 percent of production going outside the Netherlands to accommodate interest for fuel-efficient transport in the USA during the 1970s.

In the early 1970s, bicycle demand continued to increase, prompting Batavus to expand the factory to 25,000 square meters.