Pacer

July 13, 2012

Pacer               made in Italy by Italtelai            Morini MO1, MO2 or M1 engine

PaItaltelai smallcer is not in the WoI Encyclopedia, but Italtelai is. Italtelai began in 1972, and means “Italian frames”. They made chassis for Arciero, BianchiPacer, Portofino, Snark, and other US export models. They all used Motori Morini Franco engines and Spisni Franzoni forks. 

 

Pacer History

Before 1976 there were only a handful of mopeds sold in the US, mostly major brands like Piaggio, Peugeot and Puch.

In 1976 US laws for mopeds were established, amid high demand for fuel efficiency. This allowed many dozens of brands to be imported in 1976-77.  Americans were afraid that gasoline would be in short supply so they bought small cars, small motorcycles, and mopeds. 

Pacer small

01. PI service manual: 1976-77 Pacer mopeds, made by Italtelai were first imported to the USA and distributed by Portofino International Inc, PI, at 55 Lamar St, West Babylon, New York. The PI service manual does not have any brand name or date, but shows a ’72-75 Morini Gyromat engine (with a ’72-79 aluminum cylinder). The engine on the bike was a ’76-77 Morini Gyromat, same as 1972-79 Morini MO1.

 

02. PMBI owners manual: In 1977, PI became Portofino Moped & Bicycle International Inc, PMBI, at 495 Smith St, Farmingdale New York. The PMBI owners manual does not have any brand name or date but shows a 1972-79 Morini MO1 engine. That was the engine on the bike.

 

03. PMBI-CPS service manual: In 1977-78, PMBI became PMBI-CPS, at the same address. The PMBI-CPS service manual does not have any brand name or date. It shows a Gyromat engine but also shows a 1972-79 Morini MO1 engine, and part of step-thru gas tank with the Pacer name and checkered white and black stripe below it.

 

04. AIC parts manual: In 1978, PMBI sold the Pacer name and inventory to Aeon International Corporation, AIC, at 2165 Fifth Ave, Ronkonkoma, New York. The AIC parts manual has a date of 6-1978. It shows 1974-79 Morini MO1 and MO2 engines.

 

 

05. AIC owners manual: The AIC owners manual has the Pacer name and logo. It does not have any date but shows a 1979-89 Morini M1 engine. It also contains a recommendation of 50 to 1 for synthetic two-stroke oil.  Synthetic oil was a new thing in the very late 70’s.

 

 

06. MMI parts catalog: In 1981-82, AIC sold the Pacer name and parts to Marina Mobili Inc, MMI, at 146 W Commercial Ave, Moonachie New Jersey 07074. MMI imported and distributed Pacer mopeds and parts to USA moped shops until around 1990. The 1980 MMI catalog did not contain Pacer, but 1983 and later catalogs did.

 

 

 

Pacer Models

1976 Pacer II

1976 Pacer step-thru moped had a CEV 9350 tail light and a CEV 2139 “bullet” headlight, with the Huret speedometer mounted inside (or block off plate).

Pacer 1 had no speedometer, stamped luggage rack,and silver painted fenders.
Pacer II
had a speedometer, stamped luggage rack, and silver painted fenders.
Pacer III
had a speedometer, tubular luggage rack and “chrome” stainless fenders.

For 1977 the Pacer III was called Pacer Deluxe, and Pacer I and II were discontinued.

 

1977 Pacer Deluxe (P14)
Morini MO1 engine

 

1977-78 Pacer Deluxe has 2.25-16 tires, 0.9 gallon tank, quarter-turn 30mm gas cap, M10-1.0 male gas valve with extender, Morini MO1 engine in 20, 25 or 30mph versions. The 1977-later tail light was CEV 9400.2 or 9400 depending on magneto and wiring.

The 1977-later headlight was a shorter CEV 2143 with the speedometer mounted on the handlebar above it.

 

 

from 1982 MMI parts catalog

1977 Pacer "Pacer" Morini MO-1 engine

1979 Pacer Deluxe 
Morini M1 engine

 

1979-80 Pacer Deluxe was exactly the same as ’77-78 except the engine was a Morini M1 with a case reed valve. The M1 engine accelerated as fast as the MO2 two-speed did, but was much simpler and much less costly to produce.

 

 

 

1978 Pacer Sport made by Italtelai Morini MO-2 engine

1978 Pacer Sport (P78)
MO1 or MO2 engine

1977-78 Pacer Sport has 2.50-16 tires, mono-tube (tuboni) frame with long U-shaped 0.67 gallon gas tank, clamp-on pop-up gas cap, gas tank vent button under the front of the seat, Morini MO1 or MO2 engine in 20, 25 or 30mph versions.

1979-80 Pacer Sport had a Morini M1 engine with case reed valve.

 

 

1980 Pacer Super Sport

1980 Super Sport (P80)
Morini M1 engine

1977-78 Pacer Super Sport has 2.25-16 tires, 2.0 gallon tank, quarter-turn 40mm wide-wing gas cap, M10-1.0 male gas valve, Morini MO1 or MO2 engine in 20, 25 or 30mph versions.

1979-80 Pacer Super Sport has a Morini M1 engine with a case reed valve. It took off quicker because of more torque.

 

 

 

 

Pacer Wiring

Pacer w/Dansi 101765
external ignition ground

Pacer w/Dansi 101286
internal ignition ground

Each of the three bikes can have two different wirings, depending on what Dansi magneto version the engine has.

Dansi 101765 and 101732 magnetos have an external ignition ground powering the brake light. The brake light switches are normally-closed, connected in series, and in parallel with the brake light, shorting it out most of the time.

Dansi 101286 has an internal ignition ground. The brake light is powered by a second output on the lighting coil. The brake light switches are normally-open, connected in parallel, and in series with the brake light.

 

 

 

1977 pacer frame

1977 Pacer P14 frame
made by Italtelai

All three Morini engines MO1, MO2 and M1 call for 30W non-detergent motor oil in the transmission. This was an old recommendation, now obsolete. Modern multi-viscosity motor oils are better than 1970’s 30W. The quantity is one pint, or the level of the check plug. All take a long 3/4″ spark plug like NGK BR6ES.

There are three speed versions possible for each engine:
20 mph (1.0hp) has a 09mm carb, 45 jet, 13 x 40T sprockets, 88L chain
20 mph (1.0hp) also a restricted cylinder, restricted ∅9 intake pipe
25 mph (1.5hp) has a 12mm carb, 48 jet, 12 x 28T sprockets, 82L chain
25 mph (1.5hp) also a restricted ∅12 intake pipe
30 mph (2.0hp) has a 12mm carb, 52 jet, 12 x 28T sprockets, 82L chain
30 mph (2.0hp) also a ∅14 intake pipe

 

Pacer Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

HuretPacer components: Morini engine: MO1 or MO2 (1976-78) or M1 (1979-1985), Dellorto SHA 14/12 (or 14/9) carburetor, Domino chrome levers/controls, Dansi magneto, CEV electrics, Grimeca hubs and 90mm brakes, Huret speedometer with LH driver. All three Pacers have the same center stand.

There is a modern Pacer moped, made by Hero Majestic, in India, in the 2000’s. That is a “horse of a different color”.


Motron Parts

July 13, 2012

Motron              made in Italy by Motron          Minarelli V1 engine

1987 Motron GL4

1987 Motron GL4

Motron (Motron S.p.A.) was founded in Modena, Italy in 1961 by Eduardo Po, when he took over Moto RomeoRomeo made competitive sport bikes with 50cc 15hp Minarelli shifter engines, plus mini bikes and mopeds with Minarelli V1 50cc 1.5hp automatics. in the 1960’s and 70’s.

In 1976 Eduardo’s sons Ermanno and Adriano took over, modernized the company, and changed the name from Romeo to Motron. (First they wanted to use “Motrom” which is short for Moto Romeo. But then they made the “m” an “n” so it would sound different from “Motom”, an established brand).

Motron made excellent Minarelli powered tuboni (large-mono-tube step-thru frame motorcycles) from the late 1970’s to the end of the 1980’s, such as the popular 50cc 4-speed liquid cooled GL4.

 


Motron in the USA

 

In early 1978, Motron Corporation of America, in Palos Verdes, California began to import and distribute Motron mopeds to USA moped dealers. There were 3 models, all with Minarelli V1 engines. Each US model came in 3 speed versions 20, 25 or 30mph. See Minarelli Motor for engine parts and speed version info. 

 

Minarelli ’76-79 V1,  ’69-76 V1 early,  ’79-86 V1 late

Minarelli ’76-80 V2 variator trans.

 

 

 

 

 

 

1978-80 Motron US-models:

1978.0 Motron Sprint   wt(lb) seat oo ooooooo wheels     engine  oooo  colors
1978.0 Motron Sprint       97  solo  no speedo  spoke Minarelli V1 oooo yellow
1978.0 Motron Medalist  100  solo  no speedo  spoke Minarelli V1 oooo olive. silver-blue
1978.0 Motron Classic    102? solo  no speedo  mag   Minarelli V1 oooo silver

1979.0 Motron Sprint       97  solo  no speedo  spoke Minarelli V1 oooo yellow
1979.0 Motron Medalist  100  solo  no speedo  spoke Minarelli V1 oooo olive, silver-blue
1979.0 Motron Classic    102? long  no speedo  mag   Minarelli V1 oooo silver, red

1979.5 Motron Sprint       97  solo  no speedo  spoke Minarelli V1 late  yellow
1979.5 Motron Medalist  104  long  no speedo  mag   Minarelli V1 late  olive
1979.5 Motron Classic    104  long  no speedo  mag   Minarelli V1 late  red
1979.5 Motron Fairway   104  long  no speedo  mag   Minarelli V1 late  yellow
1979.5 Motron Fairway   107? long  no speedo mag   Minarelli V2 oooo silver

1980    Motron Sprint       97  solo  no speedo  spoke Minarelli V1 late  yellow
1980    Motron Medalist  104  long  no speedo  mag   Minarelli V1 late  silver
1980    Motron Fairway    99? long  no speedo  spoke Minarelli V1 late  yellow
1980    Motron Classic    104  long  no speedo  mag   Minarelli V1 late  red
1980    Motron Fairway   104  long  no speedo  mag   Minarelli V1 late  yellow
1980    Motron Fairway   107? long  no speedo mag   Minarelli V2 oooo silver, brown. red

 

’78 Motron Medalist
silver-blue, spoke whls
Minarelli V1 engine
wrap-type throttle
CEV 2157 headlight
8188, 8189 switches

1978-79 Motron Corporation of America brochure

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1979 Motron Sprint
yellow, spoke wheels
Minarelli V1 engine
Dom DA3 DB3 controls
CEV 2157 headlight
8188, 8189 switches

1979 Motron Medalist

’79 Motron Medalist
olive, spoke wheels
Minarelli V1 engine
Dom DA3 DB3 controls
CEV 2157 headlight
8188, 8189 switches

late ’79 Classic
red, snowflake mags
Minarelli V1 late
Dom DA3 DB3 controls
CEV 1211 headlight
8193, 8194 switches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

late-’79 Medalist
olive, snowflake mags 
Minarelli V1 late
early type long seat
CEV 1211 headlight
8188, 8189 switches

Info Motron

late-’79 Medalist
olive, snowflake mags 
Minarelli V1 late
early type long seat
CEV 1211 headlight
8188, 8189 switches

’80 Motron Fairway
silver, snowflake mags
Minarelli V2 engine
late type long seat
CEV 1211 headlight
8193, 8194 switches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1980 Motron Fairway 
yellow, spoke wheels, no speedometer
Minarelli V1 late engine, long seat
Domino DA3 and DB3 controls
CEV 1211 “pancake” headlight
8193, 8194 “diamond plastic” switches

’80 Motron Fairway
yellow, mags, no speedo
Minarelli V1 late
Dom DA3 DB3 controls
CEV 2157 headlight
8188, 8189 switches

1980 Motron Classic

1980 Motron Classic
red, snowflake mags
Minarelli V1 late
Dom DA3 DB3 controls
CEV 1211 headlight
8193, 8194 switches

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Motron Non-Engine Parts

 

  • Myrons only has some of these parts, the things that are the same as other Italian 1970’s mopeds.
  • Over half of these Motron parts are listed elsewhere in the Parts menu, grouped by the part type.  
  • This list is mostly for referring to, specifying, explaining and cross referencing parts.

 

1978-79 Motron parts

 

 

1980 Motron parts

 

 

 

 

 

 

Veglia small

Motron components: Minarelli V1 or V1-L engine 20(1.0hp), 25(1.5hp), 30mph(2.0hp) versions, Dellorto SHA 14/12 (or 14/9) carburetor, CEV lights and switches, Domino controls and levers, Grimeca hubs and brakes, CEV 6932 magneto, CEV or Veglia speedometer with LH driver.


Moto Guzzi

July 13, 2012

updated 2020-01

 Moto Guzzi      made in Italy by SEIMM Moto Guzzi    Benelli 1-sp engine

Moto Guzzi is the oldest European motorcycle manufacturer in continuous production. “Established in 1921 in Mandello del Lario, Italy, they played a historic role in Italy’s motorcycling manufacture, its prominence worldwide in motorcycle racing, and industry innovations—including the first motorcycle center stand, wind tunnel, and eight-cylinder engine. from Wikipedia)

1974 Moto Guzzi Chiù formed sheet-steel frame made by Moto Guzzi

1974 Moto Guzzi Chiù (Eu)
SEIMM sheet frame

1971 Moto Guzzi Chiù (Eu)
SEIMM sheet frame

Moto Guzzi Trotter

 

 

Towards the end of the 1960s, the arrival of Japanese manufacturers caused a crisis in the European motorcycle industry.

 

 

 

SEIMM: From 1967 to 1973 Moto Guzzi was owned by SEIMM Moto Guzzi. By 1964, Moto Guzzi was in full financial crisis. Emanuele Parodi and his son Giorgio had died, Carlo Guzzi had retired to private life, and direction passed to Enrico Parodi, Giorgio’s brother. Carlo Guzzi died on November 3rd, 1964 — in Mandello, after a brief hosptial stay in Davos. In February 1967, SEIMM (Società Esercito Industrie Moto Meccaniche), a state controlled receiver, took ownership of Moto Guzzi. The SEIMM oversight saw Moto Guzzi adapting to a cultural shift away from motorcycles to automobiles. The company focused on popular lightweight mopeds including the Dingo and Trotter — and the 125 cc Stornello motorcycle. Also during the SEIMM years that Guzzi developed the 90° V twin engine — designed by Giulio Cesare Carcano — which would become iconic of Moto Guzzi.” (from Wheels of Italy)

Moto Guzzi mopeds: There are two kinds of Moto Guzzi mopeds, US models. They are mostly the same except for different frames, wiring and lights. 

 

1978 Moto Guzzi Robin

1978 Moto Guzzi (US)
SEIMM mono-tube frame
Benelli 1-speed engine

1979 Benelli G2 (US)
SEIMM mono-tube frame
Benelli 1-speed engine

 

1978-79 Moto Guzzi (mono-tube): This is the mono-tube or tubone (thick tube with gasoline inside) Moto Guzzi, made by SEIMM Co., that is almost the same as the Benelli G2. See Benelli.

The 1978-80 mono-tube moped has a clockwise 3-wire Dansi 101813 magneto with an external ignition ground. So loose brake light wires can cause it to not run. See CEV/Dansi.

 

 

1980 Moto Guzzi

1980 Moto Guzzi ID plate

1980 Moto Guzzi (mono-tube): This is the same as the 1978-79 except for headlight is shorter, speedometer is in a black plastic housing above the headlight, side covers are black and not as long.

The ID plate says made in 1980, 1981 model

 

 

 

 

1977 Moto Guzzi Robin (US) brochure

1976-80 Moto Guzzi Robin (sheet frame): This is a stamped sheet metal frame Moto Guzzi Robin, made by SEIMM Moto Guzzi S.p.A. Mandello del Lario Italy. It is the US version of the Moto Guzzi Chiù.

Moto Guzzi mopeds were  imported to the USA and distributed by Berliner Motor Corp, Railroad St and Plant Rd, Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey 07604. There were more sold in the New Jersey area. Almost none were sold in California. 

 

 

 

Moto Guzzi magnetos:

1976 Moto Guzzi Robin Dansi 101441 magneto

1976 Moto Guzzi Robin Dansi 101441 magneto

The 1976-77 sheet frame Robin has a clockwise 3-wire Dansi 101441 magneto with an internal ignition ground.

See more at Dansi Magnetos

 

 

 

 

Dansi 101813 magneto
on ’78 Moto Guzzi Robin

The 1977-80 sheet frame Robin has a clockwise 3-wire Dansi 101813 magneto with an external ignition ground.

 

 

 

 

Moto Guzzi Chiu (Robin)
petcock 12×1 left or back

1976 SEIMM Moto Guzzi Robin (sheet frame)
Has a front basket instead of a speedometer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PV controlsMoto Guzzi Robin (sheet frame) components: 2.25-16″ tires, Benelli one speed automatic engine, Dellorto SHA 14/9 carburetor, #45 jet. Dansi 101441 or 101813 magneto, see above. CEV 2143 headlight, CEV 9350 tail light, CEV round chrome clamp-on switches, PV controls, Grimeca hubs (rear hub is special, Benelli only) and brakes, no speedometer (has front basket instead), LH speedo driver, 12×1 female spigot left or back gas valve.

 

 

 

PV controlsVeglia smallMoto Guzzi (mono-tube frame) components: 2.25-16″ tires, Benelli one speed automatic engine, Dellorto SHA 14/9 carburetor, #44 jet. Dansi 101813 magneto (external ignition ground type). CEV 2139 bullet head light, CEV 9400.2 tail light (with resistor for external ignition ground magneto), CEV plastic slide clamp-on switches, PV controls, Grimeca hubs (rear hub is special, Benelli only) and brakes, Veglia speedometer with LH driver, 12×1 female gas valve with special long detachable shaft that goes through a hole in the side panel.

 

 

Project Moped Manual has the Moto Guzzi Robin (Chiù) owners, service, and parts manuals available for free downloads.

Harpers Moto Guzzi carries some Moto Guzzi moped parts. Myrons only has things that are on other Italian mopeds.


Lem

July 13, 2012

 Lem Motor   Lem            made in Italy by Lem Motor     Minarelli or Morini engines

Lem began in 1973, at Lippo di Calderara, near Bologna, Italy. They made mopeds, scooters and mini bikes. In 1983 LEM motor’s production plant was moved to the present location of Kola Predosa, Italy, another nearby town. Since the 1980’s, LEM, like Italjet, has specialized in off road and racing motocross motorcycles for children. Since the late 1990’s Lem has been the world leader in that industry.

1976 Lem Chembol Raid

1976 Lem Chembol Raid
Morini 4-spd engine

1978 Lem Pratikal

1978 Lem Pratikal Kit
Minarelli V1 engine

1977 Lem Pizeta

1977 Lem Pizeta
Minarelli V1 engine

All 3 of these early Lem moped models say “Chembol” on the front fender. 

 

 

 

 

 

1980's Lem Stratos

1980’s Lem Stratos
Minarelli 4-spd engine
different frame than 70’s

1978 Lem Pratikal

1978 Lem Pratikal
long seat version
Morini MO-2 engine

 

1970’s Lem monotrave frames can be identified by the 45mm clamp-on pop-up gas lid facing the right, the shape of the rear rack bars, the style of shocks and shock mounts, plus the cone taper under the seat. The 1970’s Italtelai tubone frame, looks like the Lem but has no taper cone, allowing for a very low seat. 

 

 

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Info F. Morini

Info F. Morini

F. Morini         made in Italy by LEM Motor          Morini MO-1 or MO-2

F. Morini Chembol

F. Morini Chembol

F. Morini gas tank

F. Morini

F. Morini (Lem) with Morini MO2 engine

F. Morini Chembol
Morini MO2 engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lem MotorLem Motor  makes the F. Morini line, a trade name made by the importer and US distributor, Herdan Corporation, Port Clinton, PA. Long lasting Herdan (aka Hermy’s) is still in business importing Italian motorcycle parts and accessories. Note that F. Morini is NOT the engine maker, Franco Morini Motori, nor the world famous motorcycle maker, Moto Morini.

1978 Morini Chembol aka LEM Pratikal

1978 F. Morini Chembol
aka LEM Pratikal

LEM Pratikal ID plate

1978 F. Morini ID plate

1980 F. Morini Chembol Morini MO-1 engine

1980 F. Morini Chembol
Morini MO-1 engine
aka Lem Pizeta

The F. Morini Chembol (Lem Pratikal) and the Safari 300MT, Safari Cobra, and Safari MZV have the same frame, fork and fenders. See Lem above. 

The F. Morini Chembol Mini (Lem Pizeta) is the same as ?

 

 

PV controlsF. Morini Components: Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engine, Dellorto SHA 14/12 or 14/9 carburetor, clamp-on pop-up gas lid, 10 x 1 male gas valve, 12 tooth front sprocket (this version does), and a all-cast iron cylinder (unlike most which are iron sleeve with aluminum fins). The red one with solo seat has PV levers with black plastic blades and Grimeca wheels, while the green one with long seat has Domino levers/controls with chrome lever blades and Bernardi wheels.

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Motomarina

July 13, 2012

Moto MeteoraMotomarina  made in Italy by Moto Meteora  Morini M1, Minarelli V1,V1L,V1HL

Info MotomarinaMotomarina is the brand name of Marina Mobili Inc (MMI).

Marina Mobili Inc

 

 

 

 

Motomarina Sebring: The old name was “Motobecane Sebring” in 1979-80, when it had a Morini MO1 or MO2 engine. See MB Sebring for that. The Sebring is one of the few Italian mopeds with 17″ wheels, most are 16″.

 

1985 Motomarina Sebring Morini M-1 engine

’85 Motomarina Sebring
Morini M1 engine

1987 Motomarina Sebring Minarelli V1-L engine

’87 Motomarina Sebring
Minarelli V1 engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1987 Motomarina Sebring made in Italy by Motometeora SNC for Marina Mobili Inc

1987 Motomarina Sebring made by Moto Meteora SNC

1987 Motomarina Sebring by Bill Small

1987 Motomarina Sebring
restored by Bill Small

'87 Motomarina Sebring Morini M1 engine

1987 Motomarina Sebring
Morini M1 engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1987 Motomarina Sebring Minarelli V1-L engine

’88 Motomarina Sebring
Morini M1 engine

1989 Motomarina Sebring

’89 Motomarina Sebring
Minarelli V1-L engine

1989 Motomarina Sebring Minarelli V1-L motor

’89 Motomarina Sebring
Minarelli V1-L motor

 

CEV 6420 flywheel for Morini M1 engine on Motomarina Sebring

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a free Motomarina Sebring owners manual, courtesy of Lucky Two Strokes:

https://www.lucky2strokes.com/Free-Motomarina-Sebring-Moped-Owners-Manual-p/z_motomarina_sebring_manual.htm

 

1987 Motomarina Raven made by Moto Meteora SNC

1987 Motomarina Raven made by Moto Meteora SNC

1987 Motomarina Raven

1987 Motomarina Raven
The left side fan cover
proves the engine is a V1
because the V1H and V1L
did not have a cooling fan

Motomarina Raven: This excellent step-thru frame moped is made in Italy by Moto Meteora for Marina Mobili Inc (MMI), in Moonachie New Jersey. MMI imported and distributed them to moped retailers throughout the USA. The Raven has high-quality Bernardi cast aluminum 16″ wheels with Grimeca 11mm axles, 32mm-OD “standard” Grimeca bearing cups, and 90mm drum brakes, same as countless other Italian mopeds.

While most Sebrings had the case-reed no-fan aluminum-cylinder Minarelli V1-L one-speed automatic moped engine, the Raven had the older piston-port fan-cooled iron-cylinder Minarelli V1 (late) one-speed automatic moped engine. The Raven carburetor points forward and the intake goes into the cylinder (piston-port intake). The piston keeps most of the air from flowing backwards. The Sebring carburetor points sideways and the intake goes into the crankcase via a reed-valve (case-reed intake). The petals of the reed valve keep most of the air from flowing backwards. 

1985 General 5 Star TE made by Moto Bimm Minarelli V1-L engine

1985 General 5 Star TE
Minarelli V1 (late) motor

1987 Motomarina Raven Minarelli V1-L engine

1987 Motomarina Raven
Minarelli V1 (late) motor
Bernardi alum. wheels

1987 Motomarina Raven Minarelli V1L motor

1987 Motomarina Raven
Minarelli V1 (late) motor
Bernardi aluminum whls

Before it was called “Motomarina Raven”, the same bike, imported from Italy by MMI, was called “General TE”. It had Italian spoke wheels. General was a 1979-1983 Taiwan made moped. MMI bought the General name in about 1984.

 

 

 

 

Info Three-Wheeler 2

Motomarina Tri-Power    made in Italy + USA     Minarelli V1-LHE

80's MotoMarina Tri-Power Minarelli V1-LHE with electric start

87 Motomarina Tri-Power
Minarelli V1-LHE engine

Motomarina is a trade name made up by Marina Mobili Inc. (MMI). MMI imported the Italian-made Raven two-wheeler, and somehow got Pryer Motorcraft, 4563 State Route 235, Ada, Ohio 45810, to install their American-made rear end kits to make the Tri-Power three-wheeler. It is not known whether MMI bought Pryer, or if they hired Pryer to produce the Motomarina Tri-Power. 

Notice how the rear end with molded body is the same on the Pryer and the Motomarina, even though the frames and names are different. 

 

Motomarina Tri-Power components: Minarelli V1-LHE engine with electric start, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb, CEV “pancake” headlight, CEV-Domino  integrated plastic switches, right side with start button. Domino “80’s black” controls, CEV magneto with ring gear around flywheel, Grimeca front hub with 90mm brakes, special rear trike hubs with 105mm Grimeca brakes. See spec sheet below.

Motomarina Flyer side 1

Motomarina Flyer side 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Info Motomarina Marina Mobili

1988 Marina Mobili Inc (MMI) flyer shows all Motomarina models

 

 

 

 

 

 


Motobecane Sebring

July 13, 2012

Motobecane      made in Italy by Motobecane    Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engine

Info Motomarina

 

 

 

1980 Motobecane Sebring ID plate

1980 Motobecane Sebring made in Italy by Ateliers de la Motobecane SA

1980 Motobecane Sebring Morini MO-2 engine

1980 Motobecane Sebring
Morini MO-2 engine

1981 Motobecane Sebring  Morini MO-2 engine

1981 Motobecane Sebring
Morini MO-2 engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Malaguti

July 13, 2012

Malaguti  Malaguti       made in Italy by Malaguti         Morini MO1, M1 or MO2

Malaguti is a family-owned motorcycle company based in San Lazzaro di Savena, Italy, founded by Antonio Malaguti in 1930. Antonio Malaguti was a well-known sportsman and racing cyclist.

1976-77 Malaguti Commuter official photo
(from the 1977 book “Mopeds” by Paul Dupre)

Malaguti of America

Malaguti Commuter was a US-model moped, one of the many successful products Malaguti made in the late 1970’s. These machines were originally imported to the US by Malaguti of America, 1851 Post Road, Warwick, Rhode Island USA.

Around maybe 1982, when the moped boom was almost over, Marina Mobili Inc, in Moonachie, New Jersey USA, bought out the US inventory and the rights to continue to distribute the Malaguti Commuter mopeds. MMI continued the trade name “Malaguti of America”.

Malaguti is not in the 1981 Moped Buyers Guide. In the 1977 book “Mopeds” by Paul Dupre there is one model, the Malaguti Commuter. The photos on the internet have dates of manufacture consistent with 1976 to 1980. This is a typical date range for US model mopeds. 

 

1976 Malaguti Commuter

1977 Malaguti Commuter

Malaguti Commuter 1

1977 Commuter 1
Morini MO-1
Gyromat engine

1977 Malaguti Commuter 2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

’77 Malaguti Commuter 1

1977 Commuter 1
with “snowflake” mags

70’s Quattrotto Mono
Canada model ad

1976-77 models had a solo seat. 1977-80 had a long seat.

1976-78 models had a CEV 9350 large oval 1-bulb tail lamp, a CEV “bullet” large bucket head light with built-in speedometer, and CEV round chrome clamp-on handlebar switches.

Canada models had different lights, switches, wiring and generator coils.

 

1978 Malaguti Pilot

’78 Malaguti Pilot, same as Cosmo Colt 3

1978 Malaguti Pilot Morini MO-2 engine

’78 Malaguti Pilot, Morini MO-2 engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Malaguti Commuter ID

Malaguti ID

1978 Malaguti Commuter 2

1979 Malaguti Commuter 1

The gas tank stickers always said “Commuter” without any “1” or “2”.

At first the floorboard sides said nothing. After early 1977 they said “Commuter 1” or “Commuter 2”.

The ID plate was red and did not say the model.

 

1979 Malaguti Commuter 2

1980 Malaguti Commuter 1

 

1979-80 models had a CEV 9400 rectangular 2-bulb tail lamp, a CEV small bucket headlight, handlebar-mounted Veglia speedometer, CEV black plastic sliding clamp-on handlebar switches.

1980 models had a black Morini M1 reed valve engine. It produced more torque, for quicker acceleration. It climbed hills and accelerated as good as the MO-2 two-speed did. 

 

Malaguti floorboard is the same as Baretta. The carburetor hole has been cut to allow easy removal without disconnecting the throttle cable.

 

Malaguti gas valve

1977 gas valve

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Morini MO-1 start cable versions, side-pull and forward-pull

The three left photos A,B,C are Malaguti Commuters with Morini MO-1 Gyromat “side pull” engine. The start cable goes through the frame and pulls sideways. It enters the frame through a large hole on the left above the flywheel. The conduit stops at a small hole on the right.

The two right photos D,E are non-Malaguti mopeds with Morini MO-1 Gyromat and non-Gyromat “front pull” engines. The start cable does not go through the frame. Instead it is “backwards” because the inner wire is fixed and the conduit moves with the start lever arm.

This also shows that some Gyromat branded MO-1 engines have side-pull type clutch covers, and some have forward-pull type clutch-transmission covers. 

 

Malaguti components: 1976-79 Morini MO-1 Gyromat with side-pull start cable, or 1977-79 Morini MO-2 with internal start cable, or 1979-80 Morini M1 (black) engine with forward-pull start cable, Dellorto SHA 14/12 or 14/9 carburetor, Domino chrome levers/controls, CEV electrics, 2.25-16″ tires, Grimeca hubs and 90mm brakes, CEV or Veglia speedometer with LH driver. 

 

 

 


Intramotor

July 13, 2012
Info Intramotor

Info Intramotor

Intramotor  made in Italy by Intramotor   Morini or MinarellIntramotor Gloriai

Intramotor (Intramotor-Gloria S.p.A) began in Verona, Italy in 1971, and later moved to Arcole. They made lightweights with 49 to 124cc Sachs and Minarelli engines. 

1976 Intramotor Gloria Verona engine

’76 Intramotor Gloria
Morini Gyromat eng
PV black plastic levers

1977 Intramotor Scout Verona Gyromat engine

1977 Intramotor Scout Morini Gyromat engine
Domino chrome levers

1977 Intramotor Mini Kid Verona Gyromat engine

Intramotor Mini Kid
PV black levers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Speed Versions: A 1976 Scout,   20mph 1.0hp, on ID plate, has a SHA 14/12 carb with a 48 jet
Speed Versions:
A 1977 Blanco, 25mph 1.5hp, on ID plate, has a SHA 14/12 carb with a 48 jet

 

1976 Intramotor flyer

1976 Intramotor flyer (Euro models)

The Mini-Kid in action. folds up, carries easy

The Mini-Kid in action.
folds up, carries easy

 

Intramotor was imported to the US by F.G.S. Enterprises Inc.

PV controlsIntramotor components: Minarelli V1 (some Blancos) or Morini Gyromat engine, Dellorto SHA 14/12 (or 14/9) carburetor, CEV lights and switches, Domino (some Scouts) or PV controls and levers, Grimeca hubs and brakes, CEV speedometer with LH driver. Scout gas valve is 10×1 male spigot down (or left, or right).

 


Gitane

July 13, 2012

Gitane               made in Italy by Testi              Minarelli V1 engine

 

Info Gitane 2
1977 Gitane mopeds (US models)

 

1978 Gitane Sport Minarelli V1 engine aka Gitane OKS

1978 Gitane Sport

1980 Gitane Cricket made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

1980 Gitane Cricket

1978 Gitane Confort

1978 Gitane Confort

1978 Gitane CL200

1978 Gitane CL200

 

 

 

 

 

 

All Gitanes came with PV levers, black plastic, that break easy. Many, like these shown, have them on one side only because the other side broke and was replaced with a Domino chrome lever and housing/perch. 

Stamped steel frame-tank, enclosed chain
’77-78 CL200     red, blue, green, brown
’78-80 Confort   red, blue, ??

Tube frame with separate gas tank
’77-78 OKS       red, blue
’78-80 Sport
    red, blue, yellow, ??

Fiberglass scooter body, aka Testi Amico
’77-78
Jeans     light grey, ?? 

Monotube frame-tank, heavy duty model
’77-78
Cricket    red, blue
’78-80 Super Sport

 

HuretPV controlsGitane components: Minarelli V1 engine 20(1.0hp), 25(1.5hp), 30mph(2.0hp) versions, Dellorto SHA 14/12 (or 14/9) carburetor, CEV lights and switches, PV controls and levers, Grimeca hubs and brakes, CEV 6932 magneto, Huret speedometer with LH driver, and CEV reflectors. 

 


Fantic and Concord

July 13, 2012

updated 2020-06

Contents: 

1. Fantic History
2. Fantic, Broncco, Concord and Gary Models
3. Concord Parts

 


1. Fantic History

Garelli was an major Italian motorcycle and moped manufacturer , founded in 1919 by engineer Adalbarto Garelli.

Agrati was an Italian scooter manufacturer, founded in 1958. Agrati produced the 70cc, 80cc and 125cc Capri, the Rex Monaco and the 48cc Como. In 1960 Agrati merged with Garelli and used the name Agrati Garelli until about 1978.

Fantic Motor was founded in 1968 by Dr. Mario Agrati of Agrati Garelli, and Henry Keppel-Hesselink, who was responsible for foreign sales at Agrati Garelli. Fantic first produced a line of mini-bikes, go-karts and mini-enduro bikes, branded as Broncco for the American youth market.

From cybermotorcycle.com
In 1969 the Lombard factory at Sede e Stabilimento: via Statale, 22061 Barzago (CO) launched the famous 50cc Caballero which immediately met success with younger riders due to its technical superiority and competitive pricing. In 1973 the first 125 appeared, powered by a Minarelli engine built specifically for Fantic. 

Late 1970’s and early 80’s Fantic mopeds also had Minarelli engines built specifically for Fantic. See Minarelli engine scroll down to V1 engine fan versions and head versions. The Minarelli C2 also had Fantic coverings. Fantic engines were mostly made by Minarelli but always said “Fantic Motor”.

Broncco minibikes and enduro bikes were made by Fantic and sold by Engine Specialties, in Cornwells Heights, Pennsylvania. The 1969 to 1970 TC-4, TS-4 and BC-4 models were made by Agrati Garelli and had Garelli engines. All other Broncco models were made by Fantic Motor. The 1968 Broncco logo is the same as Fantic, suggesting it’s hidden identity.

So Agrati, Garelli, Fantic and Broncco were connected in the late 1960’s and 70’s. Sources are Wheels of Italy, Wikipedia-Garelli, and Fantic Motor Heritage.

Concord is a brand of US model Fantic mopeds, 1978 to 1980. The US importer/distributor was Wheelsport, 2424 NE Riverside Way, Portland OregonBoth Fantic and Concord brands were sold in the US from about 1976 to 1981.

Fantic was successful in enduro competition and won the world championship in 1981. After 1981 their logo said “world champion”.

Fabbrica Motoveicoli: European motorcycle makers were struggling in the late 1980’s. Many were forced into bankruptcy followed by government ownership and control. Fabbrica Motoveicoli S.p.a. began managing Fantic from April 1987.

Gary: Around 1990 Fabbrica Motoveicoli also acquired the Agrati Garelli brand.
The 1990’s moped was a modernized 1984-86 Garelli Basic, called Gary.
Gary models had Garelli horizontal one speed pedal, and 1 or 2 speed kick start engines.
See Garelli Models.

The Fantic Motor factory closed in 1995. Under new ownership production resumed in 2005.

 


2. Fantic, Broncco, Concord and Gary Models

from Sheldons EMU and official sales flyers or ads
UK models from Funky Mopeds by Richard Skelton

colors: off road, mini, off-road minimoped, noped

 

1968 Fantic from oldminibikes.com

’68 Broncco TC-4 Cross

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US 0cc  hp 0 tires     1968 xxxxx  xxxxxxxxxx engine
EU 172 3.8 3.50 – 7 Fantic TX-1 x-xxxxxxxx Aspera OHV
EU 172 2.8 3.50 – 7 Fantic TX-2 x-xxxxxxxx Aspera OHV
EU 172 2.8 3.50 – 7 Fantic TX-3 x-xxxxxxxx Aspera OHV
EU 172 2.8 3.00 – 5 Fantic TX-4 x-xxxxxxxx Aspera OHV
EU 172 2.8 3.50 – 5 Fantic Fun Kart  xxxxxx Aspera OHV

US 172 3.8 3.50 – 7 Fantic Broncco T/X-1 x  Aspera OHV
US 172 2.8 3.50 – 7 Fantic Broncco T/X-2 x  Aspera OHV
US 172 2.8 3.50 – 7 Fantic Broncco T/X-3 x  Aspera OHV
US 172 2.8 3.00 – 5 Fantic Broncco T/X-4 x  Aspera OHV
US 172 2.8 3.50 – 5
Fantic Broncco Fun Kart Aspera OHV
US 050 5.0 3.00-10 Garelli Broncco T/C-4 Cross Garelli 354 4M

 


1969 Fantic

1969 Broncco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1969 Broncco TC-4 engine

 

US 0cc  hp 0 F tire o0 R tire    1969 xxxxx  xxxxxxxxx engine
EU 172 3.8 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Fantic TX-1 xxxxxxxxx   Aspera OHV
EU 172 2.8 3.00 - 5  3.00 - 5 Fantic TX-3 xxxxxxxx     Aspera OHV
EU 050 0.0 2.50-19  3.00-17 Fantic TX-9 Caballero    Minarelli P4SS

US 172 3.8 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Fantic Broncco T/X-1D   Aspera OHV
US 172 2.8 3.00 - 5  3.00 - 5 Fantic Broncco T/X-3     Aspera OHV

US 172 2.8 3.50 - 5  3.50 - 5 Fantic
Broncco Fun Kart Aspera OHV
US 050 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Garelli Broncco T/C-4    Garelli 354 4M

 


1970 Broncco from oldminibikes.com

’70 Broncco Karts

1970 Fantic Fantichino

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1970 Broncco TX-6

1970 Broncco TX-7 restored by Bill Small

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

’70 Broncco TS-4

1970 Broncco TS-4 with Garelli 354 engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1970 Broncco BC-4

1970 Broncco TC-4

 

 

 

 

 

 

US 0cc  hp 0 F tire o0 R tire   1970 xxxxx  xxxxxxxxx engine
EU 060 1.0 2.50 - 5  2.50 - 5 Fantic Fantichino xxxx  Fantichino

EU 050 5.0 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Fantic TX-6 xxxxxxxx   Minarelli P4S
EU 050 1.5 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Fantic TX-7 Mini-matic  Minarelli V1

EU 050 1.5 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Fantic TX-7 Mini-matic  Minarelli V1K
EU 050 6.0 2.50-19 3.00-17 Fantic TX-9 Caballero   Minarelli P4SS
US 172 3.0 3.00 - 5  3.00 - 5 Fantic Broncco TX-4 x   Aspera OHV

US 050 5.0 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Fantic Broncco TX-6 x   Minarelli P4S
US 050 1.5 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 F Broncco TX-7 (pedal) Min. V1   CEV6831
US 050 1.5 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Fantic Broncco TX-7  x  Min. V1K CEV6831
US 172 3.0 3.50 - 5  3.50 - 5
Broncco Fun Kart xxx    Aspera OHV
US 172 3.0 3.50 - 5  3.50 - 5 Broncco Dune Kart xx   Aspera OHV
US 050 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Garelli Broncco BC-4    Garelli G4mk
US 050 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Garelli Broncco TS-4    Garelli 354-4M
US 050 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Garelli Broncco TC-4    Garelli 354-4M

 

 


’71 Broncco Apache 100

1971 Broncco Diablo

1971 Broncco from oldminibikes.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US 0cc  hp 0 F tire o0 R tire   1971  xxxxx  xxxxxxxxx engine
US 060 1.0 2.50 - 5  2.50 - 5 Broncco Fantichino xxxx  Fantichino

US 172 3.0 3.00 - 5  3.00 - 5 Broncco Colt (TX-4) xxx  Aspera OHV

US 172 3.0 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Broncco Tomahawk xxxx Aspera OHV
US 172 3.0 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Broncco Marauder xxxxx Aspera OHV
US 172 4.0 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Broncco Trailblazer xxxx  Aspera OHV

US 050 1.5 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Broncco Deputy (TX-7) x Minarelli V1
US 050 1.5 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Broncco Deputy (TX-7) x Minarelli V1K
US 050 5.0 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Broncco Wrangler (TX-6) Minarelli P4S
US 070 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Broncco Diablo (TX-10)   Min. P470 auto

US 070 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Broncco Diablo (TX-10) xMinarelli P470
EU 050 1.5 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Fantic TX7 Mini-matic xx Minarelli V1
EU 050 1.5 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Fantic TX7 Mini-matic xx Minarelli V1K
EU 050 5.0 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Fantic TX6 xxx xx xx xx  Minarelli P4S
EU 070 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Fantic TX10 xx xx xx xx  Min. P470 auto
EU 070 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Fantic TX10 xx xx xx xx  Minarelli P470

EU 050 6.0 2.50-19  3.00-17 Fantic TX9 Caballero xx  Minarelli P4SS

EU 100 12  2.50-19  3.00-17 Fantic Caballero 100 xx  Minarelli 100/5
US 100 12  2.50-19  3.00-17 Broncco Apache 100 xx  Minarelli 100/5
US 172 3.0 3.50 - 5  3.50 - 5
Broncco Fun Kart xxxxx  Aspera OHV
US 172 3.0 3.50 - 5  3.50 - 5
Broncco Dune Kart xxx   Aspera OHV
===== 13 of 14 Broncco models listed =====

 

 


Fantic in UK:  (from WikipediaFantic began exporting to the United Kingdom in 1972, as part of a wave of manufacturers who took advantage of “sixteener laws,” legislation that forbade sixteen-year-old motorcyclists from riding motorcycles up to 250 cc, as they had been used to. As a result, European and Japananese manufacturers exported their sporty and lightweight below-50cc engines, which had been common in Europe, to England also. Fantic produced a “sensational chopper moped” and a TI “Turismo Internazionale”, both of which became very popular quickly, with the reputation of being some of the fastest mopeds on the market. 

1972 Broncco

1972 TI and TX7

1972 Broncco

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US 0cc  hp 0 F tire o0 R tire   1972 xxxxx  xxxxxxxxx engine
US 172 2.8 3.50 - 7  3.50 - 7 Broncco Renegade xx  Aspera OHV
US 050 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Broncco Warrior xxxx Minarelli P4S
US 070 8.5 3.00-12  4.00-10 Broncco Eagle xxxxxx Minarelli P470

US 070 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Broncco Diablo xxxxx Minarelli P470

US 070 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Broncco Ranger xxxx  Min. P470 auto
EU 050 1.5 3.00-10  3.00-10 Fantic TX7 Mini-matic Minarelli V1

EU 050 6.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic
TI Turismo Int. Minarelli P6
UK 050 6.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic TI Turismo Int. Minarelli P6P

EU 050 6.8 2.75-16  5.00-16 Fantic Chopper xxxxx Minarelli P6E

UK 050 6.8 2.75-16  5.00-16 Fantic Chopper xxxxx Minarelli P6EP
EU 070 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Fantic Ranger xxxxxx Min. P470 auto

EU 070 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Fantic Diablo xxxxxx  Minarelli P470
EU 050 1.5 3.00-12  4.00-10 Fantic Super Rocket x Minarelli P4A
EU 050 7.2 2.50-19  3.00-17 Fantic Caballero 4M x Minarelli P4E
EU 050 7.2 2.50-19  3.00-17 Fantic Caballero 6M x Minarelli P6E

EU 100 12  2.50-19  3.00-17 Fantic Caballero 100   Minarelli

 

Barron: (from Wikipedia) The Fantic Motor motorcycles were first imported into the U.K. in 1972 by Barron Eurotrade Ltd whose headquarters were based at 51 High Street Hornchurch, Essex… The Fantic T.I. quickly became a worthy contender with the rapid growth of a dealer network. The six speed gearbox was a strong selling point, and the perky Italian Minarelli 49cc P6 engine (6-speed with pedals) proved to be very reliable. Stories of the T.I. model reaching 70 mph were an exaggeration, as only just over 50-55 mph could be achieved, and in the right conditions.


   
1. ’73 Diablo, 2. ’73 Ranger, 3. ’73 Chopper, 4. ’73 Chopper

US 0cc  hp 0 F tire o0 R tire   1973 xxxxx  xxxx xxxxx engine
EU 050 6.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic TI Turismo Int. Minarelli P6
UK 050 6.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic TI Turismo Int. Minarelli P6P

EU 050 6.8 2.75-16  5.00-16 Fantic Chopper xxxxx Minarelli P6E

UK 050 6.8 2.75-16  5.00-16 Fantic Chopper xxxxx Minarelli P6EP
EU 070 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Fantic Ranger xxxxxx Min. P470 auto

EU 070 5.0 3.00-10  3.00-10 Fantic Diablo xxxxxx  Minarelli P470

EU 050 1.5 3.00-12  4.00-10 Super Rocket xxxxxx  Minarelli P4A
EU 050 6.8 2.50-19  3.00-17 Caballero 4M xxxxxx  Minarelli P4E
EU 050 6.8 2.50-19  3.00-17 Caballero 6M xxxxxx  Minarelli P6E

EU 125 0.0 2.50-19  3.00-17 Caballero 125 xxxxxx Minarelli
EU 125 0.0 2.75-16  5.00-16 Chopper 125 xxxxxx  Minarelli

 


 
1. ’74 Fantic, 2. ’74 Super Rocket

R means Regolarità (regulated)
RC means Regolarità Competizion (competition regulated)

US 0cc  hp 0 F tire o0 R tire   1974xxxxx  xxxxxxxxx engine
EU 050 6.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic TI Turismo Int. Minarelli P6
UK 050 6.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic TI Turismo Int. Minarelli P6P

UK 050 6.8 2.75-16  5.00-16 Fantic Chopper xxxx  Minarelli P6EP

EU 050 1.5 3.00-12  4.00-10 Fantic Super Rocket   Minarelli P4A
EU 050 1.5 2.50-19  3.00-17 Caballero 50 SS xxxx Minarelli 

EU 050 6.8 2.50-19  3.00-17 Caballero 50 R 4M x   Minarelli P4E
EU 050 7.2 2.50-19  3.00-17 Caballero 50 R 6M x   Minarelli P6E
UK 050 7.2 2.50-19  3.00-17 Caballero 50 RC 6M   Minarelli P6EP

EU 125 0.0 2.50-19  3.00-17 Caballero 125 RC xx Minarelli 125/5
EU 125 0.0 2.75-16  5.00-16 Fantic Chopper 125   Minarelli 125/5

 

 



’75 Caballero 50 R Casa

US 0cc  hp 0 F tire o0 R tire   1975 xxxxx  xxxx xxxx engine
EU 050 6.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic TI Turismo Int. Minarelli P6
UK 050 6.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic TI Turismo Int. Minarelli P6P

EU 0
50 6.8 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic GT Super 6    Minarelli P6E
EU 050 1.5 3.00-12  4.00-10 Fantic Super Rocket   Minarelli P4A
EU 050 1.5 2.50-19  3.00-17 Caballero 50 R Casa Minarelli P4A

EU 050 7.2 2.50-19  3.00-17 Caballero 50 RC 6M   Minarelli P6E
UK 050 7.2 2.50-19  3.00-17 Caballero 50 RC 6M   Minarelli P6EP

EU 125 0.0 2.50-19  3.00-17 Caballero 125 RC 5M  Minarelli 125/5
EU 125 0.0 2.75-16  5.00-16 Chopper 125 xxxxxx  Minarelli 125/5

 

 



1976 Fantic Lei (US)

US 0cc  hp 0 F tire o0 R tire   1976 xxxxx  xxxx xxxx engine
EU 050 6.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic TI Turismo Int. Minarelli P6
UK 050 6.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic TI Turismo Int. Minarelli P6P

US 050 1.5 3.00-10  3.00-10 Fantic Lei xxxx xxxxx  Minarelli V1

EU 0
50 6.8 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic GT Super 6   xx Minarelli P6E
EU 050 1.5 3.00-12  4.00-10 Fantic Super Rocket x Minarelli P4A
EU 050 1.5 2.50-21  3.50-18 Caballero 50 R Casa x Minarelli P4A

EU 125 0.0 2.50-21  3.50-18 Caballero 125 RC 5M  Minarelli 125/5

EU 125 0.0 2.50-21  3.50-18 Caballero 125 RC 6M  Minarelli 125/6

 


 
1. 1977 Fantic GT Super 6 pedal (UK) 
2.
1977 Fantic Lei, partial restoration by B. Small
3.
1977 Fantic Lei, from Caroline Smolen

US 0cc  hp F tire o0 R tire   1977 xxxxx  xxxx xxxxx engine
EU 050 6.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic TI Turismo Int. Minarelli P6
UK 050 6.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic TI Turismo Int. Minarelli P6P

US 050 1.5 3.00-10  3.00-10 Fantic Lei
EU 050 1.5 2.25-16  2.25-16 Fantic Issimo

EU 050 1.5 3.00-10  3.00-10 Fantic Lei

EU 0
50 9.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic GT Super 6, 9hp 65mph
UK 050 9.0 2.75-17  2.75-17 Fantic GT Super 6, 9hp 65mph
EU 050 1.5 3.00-12  4.00-10 Fantic Super Rocket  Minarelli P4A
EU 050 1.5 2.50-21  3.50-18 Caballero R Casa xx  Minarelli P4A

EU 125 0.0 2.50-21  3.50-18 Caballero RC 6M xx  Minarelli 125/6
EU 125 0.0 2.50-21  3.50-18 Trial 125

 

 


Concord is the brand name of US model Fantic mopeds. The US importer/distributor was Wheelsport, 2424 NE Riverside Way, Portland Oregon.  Concord is not in any 1976-78 USA moped books and guides, so it appears they began in late 1978 or 1979.

In 1978 there was one model, Concord XKE, a mono-tube frame type moped with Minarelli V1 engine. In 1980 and perhaps late 1979 there were 3 more Concord models; Invader, Shadow and Freedom. In the 1980’s Los Angeles CA area there were only Concord moped dealers and no Fantic. In other states and all other countries there were only Fantic dealers and no Concord. 

1978 Caballero 125

1978 Concord XKE

1978 Concord XKE (US)

Concord parts catalog

Concord parts book

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US 0cc  hp   1978 xxxxx  xxxx xxxx engine
US 050 1.5 Concord XKE xx xxxx Minarelli V1
US 050 1.5 Fantic Lei xxxxx xxxx Minarelli V1
EU 050 1.5 Fantic Issimo xxxxxx Minarelli V1
US 050 1.5 Fantic Issimo xxxxxx Minarelli V1

EU 050 1.5 Fantic Lei xxxxx xxxx Minarelli V1K
US 050 1.5 Fantic Pepi Sport xxx Minarelli V1

EU 0
50 9.0 Fantic GT Super 6   x Minarelli P6E
UK 0
50 9.0 Fantic GT Super 6   x Minarelli P6EP
EU 050 0.0 Super Rocket xxxxxx Minarelli P4A
EU 050 0.0 Caballero 50 R Casa  Minarelli P4A

EU 125 0.0 Caballero 125 RC 6M Minarelli
EU 125 0.0 Fantic Trial 125 xxxx Minarelli

 


’79 Fantic Lei
TX-170

’79 Fantic Issimo

1979 Issimo
Confort

1980 Concord XKE and Roger Staubach QB of Dallas Cowboys

1979 Concord XKE 
with Roger Staubach

Concord XKE features

Concord XKE features

 

 

 

 

 

 

1979 Issimo
Super Confort

1979 Issimo
Convert

1979 Issimo
Convert Super

1979 Fantic Lei

1979 Fantic
Super Rocket

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US 0cc  hp   1979 xxxxx  xxxx xxxxx engine
US 050 1.5 Concord XKE xx xxxxx Minarelli V1
US 050 1.5 Fantic Lei xxxx xx xxx Minarelli V1
US 050 1.5 Fantic Issimo  xxx xxx Minarelli V1
US 050 1.5 Fantic Pepi Sport xxxx Minarelli V1

EU 050 1.5 Fantic Issimo  xxx xxx Minarelli V1
EU 050 1.5 Issimo Comfort xxxxx Minarelli V1K
EU 050 1.5 Issimo Super Comfort Minarelli V1K
EU 050 1.5 Issimo Convert xxxxx Minarelli C2
EU 050 1.5 Issimo Convert Super  Minarelli C2

EU 050 1.5 Fantic Lei xxx xxx xxx Minarelli V1K
EU 0
50 9.0 Fantic GT Super 6   x Minarelli P6E
UK 0
50 9.0 Fantic GT Super 6   x Minarelli P6EP
EU 050 1.5 Super Rocket xxxxxx Minarelli P4A
EU 050 1.5 Caballero 50 R Casa   Minarelli P4A
EU 050 7.2 Caballero 50 RC    xx Minarelli P6E

EU 070 0.0 Caballero 70 RC xxx  Minarelli

EU 125 0.0 Caballero 125 RC xx  Minarelli
EU 125 0.0 Trial 125
EU 200 0.0 Trial 200

 


1980 Concords are in the Motorcyclist Magazine 1981 Moped and Economy Motorcycle Buyers Guide:
Concord Shadow is same as Fantic Pepi Sport, “5-star” mag wheels, top tank 1980-81 list $775
Concord Invader is same as Fantic Issimo Standard, spoke wheels, solo seat 1980-81 list $650?
Concord Freedom is almost  Fantic Issimo Super Confort mags and long seat 1980-81 list $700

1978 Fantic Issimo Minarelli V1 engine

’80 Fantic Issimo (US)

1980 Concord Shadow

’80 Concord Shadow

1980 Fantic Pepi Sport Minarelli V1-L engine

’80 Pepi Sport (US)

1980 Concord Invader Minarelli V1-L engine

’80 Concord Invader

 

 

 

 

 

 

1980 Concord Freedom Minarelli V1-L engine

’80 Concord Freedom

’80 Fantic Issimo SC

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

US 0cc  hp   1980 xxxxx  xxxx xxxxx engine
US 050 1.5 Concord XKE xx xxxxx (Minarelli V1)
US 050 1.5 Fantic Lei xxxx xx xxx (Minarelli V1)
US 050 1.5 Fantic Issimo  xxx xxx (Minarelli V1)
US 050 1.5 Fantic Pepi Sport xxx (Minarelli V1)

EU 050 1.5 Fantic Issimo  xxx xxx (Minarelli V1)
EU 050 1.5 Issimo Comfort xxxxx (Minarelli V1K)
EU 050 1.5 Issimo Super Comfort (Minarelli V1K)
EU 050 1.5 Issimo Convert xxxxx (Minarelli C2)
EU 050 1.5 Issimo Convert Super  (Minarelli C2)

EU 050 1.5 Fantic Lei xxx xxx xxx (Minarelli V1K)

EU 0
50 9.0 Fantic GT Super 6   x (Minarelli P6E)
UK 0
50 9.0 Fantic GT Super 6   x (Minarelli P6EP)
EU 050 0.0 Fantic Super Rocket
EU 050 1.5 Caballero 50 R Casa   (Minarelli P4A)
EU 050 0.0 Caballero 50 RC 

EU 070 0.0 Caballero 70 RC

EU 125 0.0 Caballero 125 RC
EU 125 0.0 Fantic Trial 125
EU 200 0.0 Fantic Trial 200

 


1981 was the first year of mandatory VIN label and manufacturer requirements for on-road motor vehicles worldwide. To avoid or delay having to do that, many European moped manufacturers produced extra inventory in 1980, that was stockpiled and later sold in 1981-84. That, and their focus on off-road, is probably why there are no 1981-83 on-road Fantic models.

1981
080 Enduro Competizione
125 Fantic Caballero 125 RC
200 Fantic Trial 200

 


1982 80 Comp.

From Sheldons EMUIn order to offer a product at the height of modern technology, the Barzago company established a racing department which contributed significantly to the development of Fantic with excellent results; they won the 1981 enduro world title. After 1981 their logo said “world champion”. The 1980’s saw Fantic offer a substantial model range that included road bikes and numerous specialty off-road machines. In competition trials more fine results accrued with rider Thierry Michaud winning three world titles for Fantic. Despite the quality of the product and impressive sports results, by the late 1980’s the Lombard company faced considerable economic difficulties. Japanese competition contributed to the collapse of many European motorcycle manufacturers in the 1980’s.

1982
080 Enduro Competizione
125 Fantic Caballero 125 RC
240 Fantic Trial 240

 


1983
125 Fantic Caballero 125 RC
240 Fantic Trial 240

 


’84 Fantic Sprinter

1984
050 Fantic Sprinter
125 Fantic Caballero 125 RC
240 Fantic Trial 240

 

 

 


1985
050 Fantic Sprinter
125 Fantic Caballero 125 RC
250 Fantic Raider 250
240 Fantic Trial 240


1986 Fantic Issimo kick start Euro model

’86 Fantic Issimo

1986
050 Fantic Issimo
125 Fantic Caballero 125 RC
250 Fantic Raider 250

 

 

 


After 1985-86 European countries, starting with Germany, stopped requiring pedals on mopeds. Many other countries and some US states soon followed. 

Fabbrica Motoveicoli: Fabbrica Motoveicoli S.p.a. began managing Fantic from April 1987.

1987-89  250 Fantic Raider

 

Gary Around 1990 Fabbrica Motoveicoli also acquired the Agrati Garelli brand. The 1990’s moped was a modernized 1984-86 Garelli Basic, called Gary. It had Garelli horizontal one or two speed engines. See Garelli Models.

 

 


1990 Gary Uno

1985 Garelli Basic

1990-93
050 Gary Uno
050 Gary Due
050 Gary Due Special
080 Fantic RC (cross)
250 Raider Fantic

 

 


1994-95  80 RC (cross)

From Sheldons EMUIn 1995 Fantic production ceased. The brand was auctioned and bought by industrialist Frederick Fregnan who gave new life to the famous Lombard marque, and from 2005 to 2017+ a variety of new models was on offer. Thierry Michaud became head of trials at FIM, and was such in 2017. 

Today they continue in the same genre, though the names have changed to dual-sport and motard (supermoto), and they have not returned to the US market. Fantic launched in 2015 also new models of electric bikes, the Fat Bike.

2005  50cc Caballero Regolarità Casa,

2006  50cc Caballero Supersei (motard), Regolarità Competizione

2007  50cc Caballero Supersei (motard), 125cc Caballero air cooled (motard), Caballero Regolarità AC aircooled

2008  50cc Caballero Supersei (motard), Regolarità Competizone
0000  125cc Caballero AC (motard), Regolarità AC aircooled

2009  50cc Caballero Supersei (motard), 125cc Caballero water cooled (motard), Caballero AC (motard),
0000  Caballero Regolarità AC (enduro), 200cc Caballero Regolarità

2010  50cc Caballero Supersei (motard), 125cc Caballero water cooled (motard), Caballero AC (motard)
0000  Caballero Regolarità AC

2011-12  125cc Caballero water cooled (motard)
 

 

 


3. Concord Parts

 

Engine versions and Components:

Info Concord

Info 1980 Concord

Minarelli V1 versions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concord 1978-79 XKE, Fantic Lei        Minarelli V1 early (up to ’79)

grey fan cover, larger fan, small fins head, 38.8mm piston (25mph) or 38.0 (20mph)

Speed versions 25(1.5hp), 20(1.0hp), Dellorto SHA 14/12 (or 14/9 for 20mph) carburetor

Concord XKE gas cap threads 42 x 1.5

Concord XKE with Domino long controls

Concord XKE

1980 Concord XKE
and Roger Staubach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Concord 1979-80 Invader, Freedom, Shadow, Fantic Issimo  Minarelli V1 “Fantic”

black Fantic fan cover, smaller fan, large Fantic square head. 38.7mm? piston

Speed version 25mph (1.5hp), Dellorto SHA 14/12 carburetor

CEV “pancake” head light, CEV “diamond” switches, Domino chrome controls and levers,

Grimeca aluminum mag wheels or spoke wheel hubs and 90mm brakes, CEV 6932 magneto,

Veglia speedometer with RHVeglia small driver, and reflectors.

 

 

1980 Concord Freedom XKE 25

1980 Concord Freedom XKE 25
can be 10 male or 12 fem petcock

1980 Concord Freedom XKE 25 gas valve

’80 C. Freedom
12×1 fem. down

1980 Concord Freedom
10×1 male spigot down