Batavus was founded in 1904 in Heerenveen in the Netherlands, taking its name from the ancient Batavi tribe, and began by building bicycles. The company later moved into motorised two-wheelers and, through the 1960s and 1970s, became the leading manufacturer of mopeds in the Netherlands, with a large Heerenveen factory that turned out tens of thousands of machines each year for home and export markets alike.

Batavus mopeds were simple, robust and economical, popular with commuters and young riders across Europe, and very many were exported to North America as well. They typically used proven two-stroke engines, and their straightforward construction makes them very well suited to home maintenance, which is exactly why so many survivors are still ridden, repaired and restored today by dedicated enthusiasts.

The workshop manuals in this section cover the needs of classic moped owners: engine service and overhaul, transmission and drive work, brakes, wheels and tyres, electrical and wiring diagrams, torque specifications, tuning data and the routine maintenance these machines require in order to stay dependable. The information is set out in a clear, practical order, with the measurements, clearances and settings that keep a restored moped safe and reliable.

They are of particular value to DIY enthusiasts restoring Batavus mopeds at home, independent workshops that still service vintage mopeds, and collectors who want to keep these Dutch classics as original as possible, even though Batavus no longer builds mopeds and is known today mainly as a bicycle brand.