Negrini mopeds have been made in Italy since 1950.
1. “From bicycle to anti-dive” a history of Negrini, from “Motociclisimo d’Epocha” magazine April 2005
2. Negrini was founded by Pietro Negrini in 1950. The first Negrini mopeds had IMC (Industria Meccanica Calzolai) 3-speed engines.
3. Negrini made 61,632 units in 1960, 132,548 in 1965, and 320,000 in 1970. Pietro Negrini’s son Mauro took over the company in the 70s.
4. Here is Mauro Negrini, on a fishing trip, 65 years old in 2005, still with the passion. Some Negrini’s had CO.ST.A. anti-dive front suspension.
1. 1962 Negrini Gioietta
2. 1978 Negrini Leprotto (Italy model) provided by Primo of Budoia (Pordenone)
3. ’70’s Negrini Boomerang (Italy model)
1976 Negrini
1976 Gazelle, Morini MO-1 engine
Grimeca spoke wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV “bullet” headlight
1976 Harvard, Morini MO-1 engine
Grimeca spoke wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV “bullet” headlight
1. The first Negrini USA logo, 1976
2. ’76 Gazelle, Morini MO-1 engine
3. ’76 Harvard, Morini MO-1 engine
4. The second Negrini USA logo, late ’76 or early ’77
Negrini USA was formed when the US laws changed in 1976, and moped demand in the US was very high because of fear of high gas prices. Some time around 1979 Negrini USA Inc became Marina Mobili, in Moonachie New Jersey.
1977 Negrini
1977 Leprotto, Morini MO-1 engine, alum. cylinder
Grimeca spoke wheels, PV controls, steel fork
painted fenders, CEV small headlight, no speedometer
1977 Gazelle, Morini MO-1 engine
Grimeca spoke wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
stainless fenders, CEV “bullet” headlight, speedo in light
1977 Harvard, Morini MO-2 engine, iron cylinder
Bernardi “9 dual ray” wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
stainless fenders, CEV “bullet” headlight, speedo in light
Dansi 101286 magneto, tubone frame, CEV speedo & 296 driver
1977 MX Sport, Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engine, alum. cylinder
Grimeca “snowflake” wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV small headlight, speedo above light
storage compartment, CEV round chrome switches
1. ’77 Gazelle, Morini MO1 engine
2. ’77 Leprotto, Morini MO1 engine alum. cylinder
3. ’77 Harvard, Morini MO2 engine iron cylinder
4. ’77 MX Sport, Morini MO2 engine alum. cylinder
’77 Negrini Harvard (with long seat added on)
and ’78 Negrini MX Sport, beauties from Bill Small in MD
Other than the Leprotto, all Negrini mopeds had high quality CO.ST.A motorcycle type suspension for precise control. Other than the Leprotto, all Negrini mopeds had high quality Domino “70’s chrome” controls with polished stainless steel (SS) levers that look like chrome. Of course, like an Italian meal is not complete without pasta, so all Negrini mopeds had high quality CEV electrical equipment, Dansi or Bosch ignition, Grimeca wheels and brakes, CBA exhausts, and for desert, Dellorto S.H.A. 14/12 (or 14/9) flat slide carburetors facing to the right side.
1978 Negrini
1978 Gazelle, Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engine
Grimeca “snowflake” wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV “bullet” headlight, speedo in light
adjustable rear shocks, CEV round chrome switches
1978 Harvard, Morini MO-2 engine, iron cylinder
Bernardi “9 dual ray” wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
stainless fenders, CEV “bullet” headlight, speedo in light
Dansi 101286 magneto, CEV round chrome switches
1978 MX Sport, Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engine, alum. cylinder
Grimeca “snowflake” wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV small headlight, speedo above light
storage compartment, CEV round chrome switches
1. The third Negrini USA logo, 1978-on
2. ’78-79 Gazelle, Morini MO1 engine
3. ’77-78 Harvard flyer, Morini MO2 engine iron cylinder
4. ’77-78 MX Sport flyer, Morini MO1 engine alum. cylinder
This MX Sport is equipped with a Bosch ignition coil, while the Gazelle and Harvard have Dansi ones. This means the magneto might be Bosch on some models, Dansi on others.
1979 Negrini
1979 Gazelle, Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engine
Grimeca spoke wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV “bullet” headlight, speedo in light
adjustable rear shocks, CEV round chrome switches
1979 Gazelle II, Morini M1 engine
Grimeca “snowflake” wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV “bullet” headlight, speedo in light
solo seat, CEV plastic switches
1979 Harvard, Morini MO-2 engine, iron cylinder
Grimeca “snowflake” wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
stainless fenders, CEV “bullet” headlight, speedo in light
solo seat, CEV round chrome switches
1979 MX Sport, Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engine, alum. cylinder
Grimeca “snowflake” wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV small headlight, speedo above light
storage compartment, CEV round chrome switches
1979 MX Sport II, Morini M1 engine
Grimeca “snowflake” wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV small headlight, speedo above light
storage compartment, CEV plastic switches
1. ’79 Harvard with spoke wheels, MMI flyer front
2. ’79 MX Sport, Harvard, Gazelle, MMI flyer back
3. ’79 MX Sport II, Gazelle II, MMI flyer back
4. ’79 MX Sport, a gift for the 1979 Penthouse Pet of the Year runner up
5. ’79 MX Sport, MMI flyer front
Marina Mobili Inc. The business location on 146 W Commercial Ave, in Moonachie NJ, that was originally called “Negrini USA Inc”, became known as “Marina Mobili Inc” (MMI). The phone number 201-438-5700 that was originally for Negrini USA Inc, became the phone number of Marina Mobili Inc. From this it appears that Negrini USA changed their name to Marina Mobili. The most likely reason is they wanted to expand into selling more brands than just Negrini.
MMI went on to become the biggest independent moped importer in the USA, taking on dozens of brands of bikes and components, mostly Italian and American at first. Soon they expanded to parts from France, Germany, Taiwan, Holland and Spain. So the 1979 flyers below are historically important. This material was donated by Mr. B. Small of Maryland USA, for you to use and enjoy!
Marina Mobili’s first product brands were Bosch, CEV, Cintin, CO.ST.A., Dansi, Dellorto, Domino, G.E., Grimeca, Huret, Kryptonite, Master, Michelin, Minarelli, Morini, Negrini, and Pirelli brands. They are listed on this early flyer for moped dealers.
1980 Negrini
1980 Gazelle III, Morini M1 engine
Grimeca spoke wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV “bullet” headlight, speedo in light
long seat, CEV plastic switches
1980 Gazelle III, Morini M1 engine
Bernardi “V-ray” wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV “bullet” headlight, speedo in light
long seat, CEV plastic switches
1980 Harvard II, Morini M1 engine
Grimeca “snowflake” wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV “bullet” headlight, speedo in light
bigger tank, long seat, turn signals, CEV plastic switches
1980 MX Sport II, Morini M1 engine
Grimeca spoke wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV small headlight, speedo above light
storage compartment, CEV plastic switches
1980 MX Sport II, Morini M1 engine
Grimeca “5-star” wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
painted fenders, CEV small headlight, speedo above light
storage compartment, CEV plastic switches
1980 MX Gipsy Cross, Morini S5K2 engine, forward kick
Grimeca spoke wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
off road, no lights
1980 MX KPN (City Cross), Morini M1 engine
Grimeca spoke wheels, Domino controls, CO.ST.A. fork
19″ front 17″ rear tires
1. 1980 MX Sport II
2. 1980 MX Sport II
3. 1980 MX Gipsy Cross Morini S5K2 forward kick off road
4. The Negrini Answer Book, MMI flyer
1. 1980 Harvard II
2. 1980 Gazelle III with spoke wheels
3. 1980 Gazelle III with Bernardi V-ray wheels
4. 1980 MX KPN City Cross
1. 1980 MX Sport II with Grimeca 5-star wheels
1981 Negrini
Gazelle III (spoke) $689
Harvard II (mag) $745
MX Sport II (spoke) $749
MX Sport II (mag) $799
MX KPN City Cross $879
MX Gipsy Cross (off road)
’80-81 greyscale pictures and specs are from 1981 Buyers Guide p58-59.
Negrini Parts
All Negrini mopeds have 2.25-16 tires except KPN has 2.50-19 front, 2.50-17 rear, and Gipsy Cross has 2.50-16 F & R.
All Negrini non-engine “frame” parts are in this one illustration. Morini engine parts are separate. Each item in the illustration can have several different versions in the parts list.
Ref. MMI Notebook Rev. 6/84 pg 2-11
H-1 CEV 04522.2 headlamp chrome rim
H-1A CEV 10343 headlamp rim retaining clip
H-1B CEV 3309 headlamp rim bolt M5 x 20
H-2 CEV 02738 6v 21w 171 sealed beam
H-2A GE 4667 6v 18w sealed beam
H-2C GE 4776 12v 25w sealed beam
H-2E CEV 171 housing w/6v21w bulb
H-2F GE 4767 6v 25w sealed beam
H-2H GE 6v 25w sealed beam screw type
H-3 CEV 0096B long headlamp shell black
H-3A CEV 2139B long headlamp complete black
H-3B CEV 2157B short headlamp complete black
H-3CR CEV 0096CR long headlamp shell chrome
H-4 CEV 3444 headlamp washer M6 toothed
H-5 CEV 3171 headlamp bolt M6x20 hex
H-6 CEV 04828 headlamp reflector rectangle
H-7 CEV 527 horn (AC buzzer)
H-8 Front harness w/chrome switches
H-8A Front harness w/plastic switches
H-9 6mm flat washer
H-10 6mm x 20 hex bolt for horn
H-10A 6mm spring washer
H-10B 6mm lock washer
H-11 6mm self locking nut
H-12 Domino D20 brake lever
H-13 Domino DB1 silver starter/brake control
H-13A Domino DB2 black starter/brake control
H-14 Domino D19 starter lever
H-15 CEV 8040.5 chrome horn & light switch
H-15A CEV 8188 plastic horn & light switch
H-15Y Kill button for Gypsy Cross
H-16 Handlebar – Harvard & Gazelle
H-16A Handlebar – Negrini Gazelle III
H-16G Handlebar – Gadabout
H-16H Handlebar – high rise chopper
H-16K Handlebar – Negrini MX KPN
H-16MX Handlebar – MX Sport, Sport II
H-16Y Handlebar – MX Gypsy Cross
H-17 M6 x 30 allen bolt
H-17A M6 x 45 allen bolt
H-17B M6 x 35 allen bolt
H-17C M6 x 70 allen bolt
H-18 Handlebar clamp silver – Negrini
H-18A Handlebar clamp black – Negrini
H-19 CEV 8177.1 Round chrome ignition switch
H-19/1 CEV 9343 Black tip stoplight switch
H-19/1A CEV 9342 White tip stoplight switch
H-19/2 CEV 15863 Stoplight switch rubber boot
H-19A CEV 8189 Plastic ignition switch
Ref. MMI Notebook Rev. 6/84 page 2-12
H-20 Domino DA1 silver throttle control
H-20A Domino DA2 black throttle control
H-20Y Domino Throttle control – Gypsy Cross
H-21L Domino D22 left grip 22 ID ribbed
H-21R Domino D21 right grip 25 ID ribbed
H-23 Chrome cap headset nut
H-24 Headset spacer
H-25 Fork top plate silver Costa
H-25A Fork top plate black Costa
H-25L Fork top plate Negrini Leprotto
H-26 Bolt for Costa fork top plate
H-27 Headset upper steering post cone
H-28 Headset bearings in race
H-29 Headset upper frame race
H-30 Headset lower frame race
H-31 Headset lower fork race
H-32 Headlamp support bracket silver
H-32A Headlamp support bracket black
H-32-43 Costa fork assy 462mm – Gazelle, MX Sport, Harvard
H-32-43A Costa fork assy 502mm MX Sport II, Gazelle III
H-33 Headlamp support bracket bolt
H-34 Costa fork assy upper link
H-34A Costa fork tube plastic top cover
H-35 Costa fork spring
H-35L Leprotto fork spring
H-35/1 Pin for securing Costa fork spring
H-35/2 Lower spring retainer for Costa
H-36 Costa fork tube 462mm – Gazelle, MX Sport, Harvard
H-36A Costa fork tube 502mm- Gazelle III, MX Sport II
H-36K Costa fork tube 525mm – Negrini KPN
H-37 Costa top tree silver 20mm head tube Gazelle, MX Sport
H-37A Costa top tree silver 22mm head tube Gaz III, MX Sport II
H-37K Costa top tree blk Ø21 head tube KPN
H-37L Leprotto fork top tree 20mm?- Negrini Leprotto
H-38 Front fender support – Neg. Harvard
H-39 Clip for fork tube dust cover Negrini
Ref. MMI Notebook Rev. 6/84 pg 2-13
H-39K Bottom clip for fork boot Neg. KPN
H-39/1K Top clip for fork boot Negrini KPN
H-40 Fork tube dust cover
H-40A Fork tube dust cover w/cable guide
H-40B Fork tube dust cover accordion type
H-41 Front fender
H-41A Front fender Gazelle III, MX Sport II
H-41C Front fender chrome Negrini Gazelle
H-41G Front fender grey Gazelle, Leprotto
H-41K Front fender white plastic – KPN
H-41W Front fender white Negrini Leprotto
H-41Y Front fender – Negrini Gypsy Cross
H-42 Costa fork bottom leg right silver
H-42A Costa fork bottom leg right black
H-42K Costa fork bottom leg right KPN
H-42L Leprotto fork bottom leg right
H-43 Costa fork bottom leg left silver
H-43A Costa fork bottom leg left black.
H-43K Costa fork bottom leg left for KPN
H-43L Leprotto fork bottom leg left
H-44 Front fender bolt 6 x 25mm
H-45 Rim 36º 1.20×16 (for 2.25-16) Gaz, Harv, Sp F&R
H-45A Rim 36º 1.20×17 (for 2.25-17)
H-45B Rim 36º 1.50×16 (for 2.50-16) Gypsy Cross F & R
H-45K Rim 36º 1.35×19 (for 2.50-19) MX KPN front
H-45/1K Rim 36º 1.35×17 (for 2.50-17) MX KPN rear
H-46 Spoke 171×2.5 503151 for (16″3X) Gaz, Sp, Harv R
H-46A Spoke 155×2.5 000932 for (16″2X) Gaz, Sp, Harv F
Ref. MMI Notebook Rev. 6/84 pg 2-14
H-46B Spoke 173×2.5 000932 for Italian 16″ 3-cross
H-46C Spoke 166×2.5 52951 for Negrini Gypsy Cross ?
H-46D Spoke 188×2.5 503203 for Italian 17″ 3-cross
H-46K Spoke 181×3.0 232798 for Negrini KPN 19″ F
H-46/1K Spoke 152×3.0 232733 for Negrini KPN 17″ R
H-47 Fork leg bolt 8 x 10mm allen
H-47A Fork leg washer 8
H-47B Bolt 8 x 25 allen
H-48 Rim liner for 16-17″
H-48C Air valve caps
H-48K Rim liner for 19″
H-49 Tube 2.25 – 16 (inside tire)
H-50 Tire 2.25 – 16 (street tread)
H-51 Front wheel hub 90 mm complete
H-51K Front wheel hub 105 comp. KPN
H-52 Front axle 11mm x 150 (5 7/8″)
H-52K Front axle 12 x 165 (6 1/2″) KPN
H-53 Brake cable adjuster 6mm w/nut
H-54 Outside axle nut M11x1, 10mm tall
H-54K Outside axle nut M12x1, 12mm tall
H-55 Wheel washer 11mm inner diameter
H-55K Wheel washer 12mm inner diameter
H-56 Inner axle nut M11x1, 6mm tall
H-56M Inner axle nut M12x1, 6mm tall
H-57 Axle spacer 11mm ID, 4mm tall
H-58 Front brake plate 90 x 11, spoke or mag
H-58K Front brake plate 105 x 12, KPN
H-59 Brake lever at hub
H-60 Brake cable anchor at wheel
H-61 Axle spacer 11mm ID, 4mm tall
H-62 Axle spacer 11mm ID, 4mm tall
H-63 Brake cam for Grimeca 90mm
H-63K Brake cam for Grimeca 105mm KPN
H-64 Brake shoe set 90 x 18 spoke wheel
H-64A Brake shoe coil spring for H-64
H-64C Brake shoe 90 x 18 (1/2 of H-64)
H-64K Brake shoe set 105 x 20 KPN
H-64M Brake shoe set 90 x 18 mag wheel U-spring
H-64/1K Brake shoe coil spring for H-64K
H-64MS Brake shoe “U” spring for H-64M
H-65 Axle locknut M11x1 6mm tall 17 hex
H-66 Cone for wire wheel (11mm axle)
H-66M Cone for mag wheel (12mm axle)
H-67 Ball bearing 1/4″ (sold each)
The front aluminum mag wheel has 11 axle, 32 cups. The front steel hub wire wheel has 11 axle, 32 mm cups.
The rear aluminum mag wheel has 12 axle, 35 cups. The rear steel hub wire wheel has 11 axle, 32 mm cups.
To be more heavy duty, the rear “mag” center is bigger. This requires a “U” type brake spring, difficult to install.
Ref. MMI Notebook Rev. 6/84 pg 2-15
H-67A Ball bearings 1/4″ set of 20 – 11mm
H-67M Ball bearings 1/4″ set of 22 – 12mm
H-68 Dust cover – spoke wheels F & R
H-68M Dust cover – R mag 12mm axle
H-69 Bearing cup 32mm spoke wheels
H-69B Bearing cup ??mm Bernardi mags
H-69M Bearing cup 35mm – rear mag
H-69S Bearing cup 32mm – front mag
H-70 Single seat with tool compartment
H-70A Seat post
H-70B Seat post clamp
H-70C Long seat – Gazelle, MX Sport II
H-70K Long seat – Negrini KPN
H-70MX Long seat – Negrini MX Sport
H-70S Long seat – universal
H-70Y Long seat – Negrini Gypsy Cross
H-71 Leather strap on tool bag
H-71A Tool box under seat
H-71B Cylindrical tool box under seat
H-71K Tank mounted tool bag – KPN
H-72 Gas cap – 40mm push-in, Harvard
H-72A Gas cap – 30mm qtr. turn Gazelle III
H-72H Gas cap – clamp-on pop-up Harvard
H-72MX Gas cap – 40mm qtr. turn MX Sport
H-72P Gas cap 30mm push-in Leprotto
H-73 Frame – Negrini Harvard
H-73A Frame – Negrini Gazelle
H-73B Frame – Negrini MX Sport
H-73C Frame – MX Sport II, Gazelle III
H-73D Fuel tank support bar MX II
H-73E 8 x 35mm bolt
H-73F 8mm self locking nut
H-73G 8mm flat washer
H-73K Frame – Negrini KPN
H-74 Steering post lock
H-74A Key blank for H-74 lock
H-74B Fork lock – Gaz. III, MX Sport II
H-74C Key blank for H-74B lock
H-74S Steering post lock screw
H-75 Throttle cable complete 47″
H-75A Throttle cable inner wire 47″
H-75Y Throttle cable – Gypsy Cross
H-76 Rear brake cable complete 69″