Gitane

July 13, 2012

Gitane made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

1977 Gitane mopeds (US models)

1978 Gitane Sport

1980 Gitane Cricket

1978 Gitane Confort

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

Gitane 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

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 Oregon. Both 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 mini, moped, 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 Wikipedia) Fantic 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 050 6.8 2.75-17 2.75-17 Fantic GT Super 6 x 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 050 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 0 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 050 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 (US)

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 050 9.0 Fantic GT Super 6 x Minarelli P6E
UK 050 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

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 050 9.0 Fantic GT Super 6 x Minarelli P6E
UK 050 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

’80 Fantic Issimo (US)

’80 Concord Shadow

1980 Fantic Pepi Sport Minarelli V1-L engine

’80 Pepi Sport (US)

’80 Concord Invader

’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 050 9.0 Fantic GT Super 6 x (Minarelli P6E)
UK 050 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 EMU: In 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

’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 EMU: In 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 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 RH driver, and reflectors.

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

’80 C. Freedom
12×1 fem. down

1980 Concord Freedom
10×1 male spigot down

Gadabout Parts

July 13, 2012

Gadabout (UK) made in England by Phillips

The word “gadabout” means wanderer. The Phillips Gadabout was a popular 1950’s – 1960’s English moped. That kind of Gadabout moped is not included here.

Gadabout (US) made in Italy by Moto BM Minarelli V1 engine

Moto BM was started by Mario Bonvicini in 1950. BM first made bikes with Ilo 125 -175cc engines, then later with Morini and Minarelli engines 50-125cc. Moto BM made Gadabout mopeds in Bologna Italy.

Minarelli: All of the US-model Gadabout mopeds have Minarelli V1 moped engines, limited power 50cc one speed automatic with internal pedals.

Holiday Rambler: One of the earliest Gadabout moped sold in America was the 1978 Gadabout MK IV by the Holiday Rambler Corporation, made in Bologna, Italy by Moto BM (Bonvicini Marino). It was originally sold on the back of Holiday Rambler RVs to be ridden around campsites.

Almost all of them have no stickers left, because they cracked and fell off. That was the only thing that Gadabout owners were not glad about.

Robcor: At some point later, the Robcor Inc. in Plymouth, Virginia USA sold Gadabouts, both two and three wheelers, in 1979-80.

Pryer is a trade name of Pryer Motorcraft, 4563 State Route 235, Ada Ohio 45810. Pryer is mostly known for their three wheeled mopeds (trikes). Four different two-wheelers have been used to produce three-wheelers, Puch (Austria), Tomos (Yugoslavia), Motomarina (Moto Meteora, Italy) and Gadabout (Moto BM, Italy). The European made bikes were converted into three wheelers by Pryer in Ohio USA.

1978

1. 1978 Gadabout, 2. 1978 Gadabouts by Tom Hartman, 3. 1978 Pryer Gadabout

1979

1. 1978-79 Gadabout bike and trike flyer, 2. 1978-79 Gadabout bike flyer

The Gadabout trike moped is the same frame as a Pryer Gadabout trike moped.

1. 1978-79 Gadabout frame, 2. 1980-81 Gadabout frame

The frame changed after 1979. You can see the 1978-79 frame is different than the 1980-81, in the luggage rack behind and below the seat. Both frames are made by Moto BM.

1980

1. 1980 Gadabout trike, 2. 1980 Gadabout, 3. 1980 Gadabout

1980 Gadabout from Terry Elsenrath

1981

1981 Gadabout trike

Gadabout 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, Domino controls and levers, Grimeca hubs and brakes, CEV 6932 magneto, CEV speedometer with LH driver, and CEV reflectors.

Baretta

July 13, 2012

updated 2020-06

Baretta made in Italy by Piccoli Motori Minarelli V1 or Morini MO1
Baretta also made in Italy by Italvelo Morini MO2 engine

Piccoli Motori srl was near Bologna Italy, but is not in the Wheels of Italy Encyclopedia. “Piccoli” is an Italian surname that also means “smalls”.

Baretta of America: Baretta is a trade name made up by Baretta of America, 2904 S Figueroa Av, Los Angeles California. The Wheels of Italy Encyclopedia lists Baretta but has no information. When you search Google for “ciclomotore Baretta” you don’t see any, but for “Baretta moped” you see dozens. That suggests it was a USA-only brand name. The spelling of “Baretta” is that of the 1970’s TV series, with a detective played by Robert Blake, not the “Beretta” hand gun.

Italvelo: Italvelo was in Bologna Italy, but is not in the Wheels of Italy Motorcycle Encyclopedia. They made mostly bicycles, and also Aspes, Bianchi, Snark, Italvelo, and Velomec mopeds.

Baretta of America – Timeline

1977 xxx xxx frame xxxx xxxxx engine xxx tires xx seat
Model 22 Piccoli tube frame, Minarelli V1 2.25-16 solo
Model 38 (22 with long seat), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Model 44 Piccoli mono-tube, Minarelli V1 2.25-16 solo
Model 45 w/mags (44 mono), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 solo
Magnum (22 with top tank), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
mid-77 22, 38, 44, 45, Magnum parts manual was made
Magnum w/mags (top tank), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Sport 44 Italvelo mono-tube, Morini MO2 2.25-16 solo

Jan? ’77 Baretta 22

April 1977 Baretta 22

Sep 1977 Baretta Sport 44 (2-speed)
provided by Don Stenersen

Oct 77 Magnum

Model 22: The first Baretta moped was Model 22, in early 1977 or possibly late 1976. It was a step-thru type with a solo seat. It had a Minarelli V1 1-speed automatic moped engine. The first tank stickers were plain block letters. The stickers soon changed to the slanted stylized logo with green and red background. That sticker style continued through 1979.

Sport 44: This model had a Franco Morini MO2 2-speed automatic engine instead of Minarelli V1 1-speed. The frame was made by Italvelo rather than Piccoli. Not many were made evidently because there are no photos on the internet, except this one.

Magnum: This top-tank model was popular. Americans, especially young men, liked the big 2-gallon gas tank and the motorcycle look. The Magnum was also offered with cast aluminum alloy wheels in the style Razze Incrociate made by Grimeca.

Mags: Grimeca in Italy made the world’s first cast alloy production motorcycle wheel in 1974. US-model mopeds first had Grimeca cast aluminum alloy wheels in 1977. They are called mags or mag wheels because the first car alloy wheels were made of magnesium. The style Razze Incrociate (crossed ray) is nicknamed “snowflake” in America.

1978 Baretta Magnum flyer

1978 xxx xxx frame xxxx xxxxx engine xxx tires xx seat
Model 22 Piccoli tube frame, Minarelli V1 2.25-16 solo
Model 38 (22 with long seat), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Model 38 w/mags (long seat), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Model 44 Piccoli mono-tube, Minarelli V1 2.25-16 solo
Model 45 w/mags (44 mono), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Magnum (22 with top tank), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Magnum w/mags (top tank), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Mini City Piccoli tube mini, Morini MO1 3.00-12 long

1978 Baretta 38

’78 38 w/mags

’78 Baretta 44

1978 Mini City

1978 Baretta 38 flyer

1979 xxx xxx frame xxxx xxxxx engine xxx tiresxx seat
Model 38 (22 with long seat), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Model 38 w/mags (long seat), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Model 44 Piccoli mono-tube, Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Model 45 w/mags (44 mono), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Magnum (22 with top tank), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Magnum XL w/mags p tank), Minarelli V1 2.25-16 long
Minisport XL w/mags tank), Morini MO1 3.00-12 long

1979 Baretta 38

1979 Baretta 44

’79 Baretta 45

1979 Baretta Magnum

1979 Minisport XL
from Alex Steffenson

Baretta learned that Americans like long seats, compared to Europeans. By 1979 all models had long seats.

Baretta of America – 1977 Parts Catalog

This edition covers models 22, 38, 44, 45 and Magnum, but not Sport 44. There are no dates anywhere on it. In the mag wheel section it says “pieces that differ in mag wheels, as used in model 45”. That implies that only model 45 had mags at the time the parts manual was made. That dates it to mid-1977.

Model 22

Baretta model 22 parts
01-22.0 none   frame
02-22.0 none   swing arm
03-22.0 $$.$$ center stand
04-22.0 $$.$$ chain guard
05-22.0 none   gas tank
06-22.0 $$.$$ engine cover
07-22.0 $$.$$ fork sheath
08-22.0 $$.$$ fork top plate
09-22.0 $$.$$ inner slider right
10-22.0 $$.$$ inner slider left
11-22.0 $$.$$ fork spring
12-22.0 $$.$$ spring bearer
13-22.0 $$.$$ handlebar clamp
14-22.0 $$.$$ screw M8 x 20
15-22.0 $$.$$ washer 8mm
16-22.0 $$.$$ screw M6 x 25
17-22.0 $$.$$ rubber grommet
18-22.0 $$.$$ handlebar
19-22.0 $$.$$ brake lever
20-22.0 $$.$$ starter lever
21-22.0 $$.$$ brake lever spring
22-22.0 $$.$$ start lever spring
23-22.0 $$.$$ lever pivot
24-22.0 $$.$$ cable barrel
25-22.0 $$.$$ left control housing
26-22.0 $$.$$ right control no lever
27-22.0 $$.$$ right grip 24mm
28-22.0 $$.$$ left grip 22mm
29-22.0 $$.$$ right control assembly
30-22.0 $$.$$ left control assembly
31-22.0 $$.$$ front brake cable housing
31.1-22 $$.$$ front brake inner wire
32-22.0 $$.$$ rear brake cable housing
32.1-22 $$.$$ rear brake inner wire
33-22.0 $$.$$ start cable housing
33.1-22 $$.$$ start cable inner wire
35-22.0 $$.$$ throttle cable
36-22.0 $$.$$ light/horn switch left.0
36.1-22 $$.$$ engine stop switch right CEV 8177
37-22.0 $$.$$ wiring harness
38-22.0 $$.$$ headlight body
39-22.0 $$.$$ headlight assembly.0
39.1-22 none   sealed beam bulb 6V 21W CEV 171 use 39.1s22
39.1s22 $30.0 replaceable bulb headlight takes auto bulb 6V 21W #1129 or 12V #1156
40-22.0 $$.$$ headlight rim CEV Tipo 105
41-22.0 $$.$$ side reflector CEV rectangular
42-22.0 $$.$$ headlight rim screw M5 x 15 slot
43-22.0 $$.$$ horn 6V AC
44-22.0 $$.$$ horn screw
45-22.0 $$.$$ brake light switch normally closed when installed
46-22.0 $$.$$ brake switch rubber cover
47-22.0 $$.$$ tail light body
47.1-22 $$.$$ bulb holder-reflector w/resistor
47.2-22 $$.$$ fender rubber cushion
48-22.0 $$.$$ tail light lens
49-22.0 $$.$$ lens screw
50-22.0 $$.$$ bulb 6V 5W
50.1-22 $$.$$ bulb 6V 10W
50.2-22 $$.$$ tail light assembly CEV 9400.2
51-22.0 $$.$$ steering top nut
52-22.0 $$.$$ steering washer
53-22.0 $$.$$ upper cup threaded
54-22.0 $$.$$ upper cone for frame
55-22.0 $$.$$ lower cup for frame
56-22.0 $$.$$ lower cone for fork
57-22.0 $$.$$ ball cage
57.1-22 $$.$$ steering set
58-22.0 $$.$$ solo seat
59-22.0 $$.$$ tool box
60-22.0 $$.$$
51-22.0 $$.$$
52-22.0 $$.$$
53-22.0 $$.$$
54-22.0 $$.$$
55-22.0 $$.$$
56-22.0 $$.$$
57-22.0 $$.$$
58-22.0 $$.$$ .0
59-22.0 $$.$$
60-22.0 $$.$$
61-22.0 $$.$$
62-22.0 $$.$$
63-22.0 $$.$$
64-22.0 $$.$$
65-22.0 $$.$$
66-22.0 $$.$$
67-22.0 $$.$$
68-22.0 $$.$$
69-22.0 $$.$$
70-22.0 $$.$$
71-22.0 $$.$$
72-22.0 $$.$$
73-22.0 $$.$$
74-22.0 $$.$$
75-22.0 $$.$$
76-22.0 $$.$$
77-22.0 $$.$$
78-22.0 $$.$$
79-22.0 $$.$$ center stand spring
80-22.0 $$.$$ drive chain
81-22.0 $$.$$ drive chain master link
82-22.0 $10.0 gas cap 30mm quarter-turn
83-22.0 $20.0 gas valve A15 12×1 spigot back
84-22.0 $$.$$
85-22.0 $$.$$
86-22.0 $$.$$
87-22.0 none   gas tank sticker
88-22.0 none   choke sticker on foot plate
88.1-22 none   petcock sticker on gas tank
88.2-22 none   oil mix sticker on gas cap
88.4-22 none   #22 sticker on frame and foot rest sides

Model 38

Baretta model 38 parts different from model 22
01-38.0 none   frame (for long seat)
04-38.0 none   chain guard chrome
58-38.0 none   long seat
62-38.0 none   front fender chrome
63-38.0 none   rear fender chrome
77-38.0 $$.$$ rear shock
88.4-38 $$.$$ #38 sticker on frame and foot rest sides

Magnum

Baretta Magnum parts different from model 22
001-M none   frame (for long seat and top tank)
04-38 none   chain guard chrome
05-M none   gas tank
62-38 none   front fender chrome
63-38 none   rear fender chrome
68-M none   tank rubber band
69-M none   tank pad
77-38 none   rear shock
90-M none   tank rubber grommet
104-M $0.80 phillips screw M6 x 20 tank mount
105-M washer 6 x 18 tank mount
124-M tube spacer tank mount

Model 44

Baretta model 44 parts different from model 22
1-44.00 none   frame
30-44.0 none   headlamp bracket
58-44.0 none   solo seat
58-44.0 none   long seat
58.1-44 none   long seat bracket
62-44.0 none front fender stainless
63-44.0 none   rear fender stainless
77-44.0 none   rear shock
82-44.0 none   gas cap clamp-on, pop-up type
83-44.0 none petcock
88.3-44 none sticker for air discharge valve
88.5-44 none sticker for chain guard

Mag Wheels

Baretta mag wheel parts

Baretta Floorboard
carb “hole” is original

Malaguti Floorboard
this one is “slotted”

The Baretta and Malaguti floorboards look the same. The only difference is the bulge for the V1 or MO-1 start lever. Also the Cosmo Colt floorboard is like these, but with a different carb hole location. Piccoli probably made them, since that was their business.

Baretta 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, Domino controls and levers, Grimeca hubs and brakes, CEV 6932 magneto, CEV or Veglia speedometer with LH driver. Gas cap for monotrave/tubone is clamp-on pop-up, for step-thru and top tank is 30mm qtr-turn.

Demm

July 13, 2012

Demm made in Italy by Daldi e Matteucci Motori Demm 1-speed engine

The S.p.A. Fratelli Daldi & Matteucci motorcycle factory was at Ufficio Commerciale Moto, Via Pirelli 16/A, Milan, Italy.

1960 Demm Dick-Dick

Daldi e Matteucci Motori (DEMM) began in 1953 in Milan, Italy. Their mostly 49cc two cycle engines were used by other marques, such as Legnano and Testi.

Late 1950’s In the mid fifties Demm produced a 49cc model called a Dick-Dick. In the late 1950’s UK, Bert Fruin built his own motorcycles and used the Demm 3M engine in his racing machines. The “Fruin Dartella” bikes raced in the Isle Of Man TT and at many other UK circuits. The 49cc 3-speed manual grip shift highly modified Demm Dick Dick engine also achieved a speed record of 89mph, according to Sheldon’s Emu.

’58 Demm Dick Dick

1958 Dick Dick, 3-speed grip shift
Demm 3M engine, Dansi magneto
Dellorto carb (1980’s replacement)

70’s Demm Smily
Italy model

Demm fork: It can be seen from these photos that some things from the late 1950’s are also on late 1970’s models. The 1958 Demm fork with cast aluminum top yoke and 3-bolt handlebar clamp, is the same as on a 1977 Demm Smily, except for the curved headlight mounts are made straight. This short fork is only on Demm, and is unique. The way the fender is mounted is unlike most other 1970’s mopeds.

Demm magneto: The photo of the red 1958 Demm shows a Dansi flywheel-magneto-generator, the same as on 1970’s Italian mopeds. It might be an 80’s replacement, because most 50’s-60’s mopeds had cast aluminum flywheels, not stamped steel. In the 1960’s Demm mopeds had CEV 6080 magnetos, with internal spark coil and aluminum flywheel. In the late 70’s on US models, Demm mopeds had CEV 6933 magnetos, with external spark coil, external ignition ground, and stamped steel flywheel. See CEV magnetos.

Demm carburetor: In the 1960’s Dellorto carburetors on unlimited 50cc engines were bigger UA-type with side-mount float reservoirs that could rotate to any angle. In the 1960’s Dellorto carburetors on limited 50cc engines were smaller SHA-type with bottom-mount fixed float reservoir. In the mid-1980’s some of the metal parts (inlet banjo, carb top, float bowl) of the SHA carburetors became black plastic. That black plastic float bowl on the red 1958 Demm is obviously a 80’s replacement. The original carb was something like a Dellorto UA16S like on a 1965 Benelli Fireball.

Demm gas cap: The rare 1977 Demm Smily black plastic gas cap, with M50 x 1.5 external thread, is the same as on some 1960’s Italian motorcycles, such as some 1965 Aermacci (Harley Davidson M50), 1965 Benelli (Wards Riverside), 1970’s Fantic (Concord XKE). See Gas caps

Demm mopeds (US models)

1977 Demm Smily

ZSN: Demm was first imported and distributed in the US by ZSN (Zelloe, Sgro, & Neiner, Inc. 351 S Raymond Ave, Fullerton CA 92635 USA), from late 1976 to about 1978. The Demm Scout, with stainless fenders, came from an eastern US distributor, somewhere, possibly ZSN east, PO Box 3176 Annapolis MD 21403 USA. There was also a Demm Smily 2, with ape hangar handlebars and a high back solo seat.

Grycner: All of the Demms in California USA are the Smily model, with white gas tank and fenders. Some of those are labeled as “Grycner”. They were distributed by Grycner Leisure Group (aka Grycner Motors Corporation) 301 Tamarisk Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262 USA. Grycner is also a two or three wheeled Taiwan made moped with a Sachs or Minarelli engine.

1976 Demm Smily
Demm 1-spd engine

1978 Demm Scout
Demm 1-spd engine

Here is the genuine excellent line drawing exploded view of the Demm one speed automatic moped engine. It is similar to a Minarelli V1. The piston assembly interchanges Minarelli but the individual rings do not. The clutch looks similar. The clutch shoes/weights are the one-piece-molded kind, like Benelli.

The rotation of the Demm flywheel (left side) is anti-clockwise, opposite of Minarelli V1.

Demm start cable

The start cable attaches in a backwards way, where the conduit stops at the moving lever arm, and the pinch bolt is fixed, opposite of Minarelli V1.

Demm Smily components: Demm 1-speed engine 1.5 hp, Dellorto SHA 14/12 carburetor #52 jet, CEV bullet headlight, CEV round chrome switches, Domino chrome controls, Grimeca hubs and 90mm drum brakes, CEV 6933 magneto, CEV or Huret speedometer with LH driver.

Italjet and Indian

July 13, 2012

1. Italjet
2. Indian (USA)
3. Italjet (USA)
4. Engines

1. Italjet

The Italjet factory in the 1960’s, located at 40068 S. Lazzaro di Savena, Bologna Italy.

Italemmezeta was the predecessor of Italjet, a firm established in Bologna, Italy in 1958 by Leopoldo Tartarini, son of Egisto Tartarini, an Italian racer. Early machines employed MZ engines. In about 1966 the firm’s name changed to Italjet. They have built over 150 models of motorcycles and mini-cycles. Italjet sold the complete manufacturing and distribution rights for seven of its scooter models to the Kinetic group of India in January 2007. (from Sheldons Emu).

1967 Italjet Scout, Ranger, Trial, Veloce provided by Primo of Budoia (Pordenone) Italy It says “Champion of Belgium 1966-1967”.

1967 Italjet Go Go provided by Primo of Budoia (Pordenone) Italy. It says “have fun at Go Go”.

1968 Italjet MM5A Mini Mini, Morini S5K engine, backward-kick, early “4-piece” fork, chrome exhaust, red frame, round number plate

1972 Italjet MM5A Mini Mini, Morini S5K2 engine, forward-kick, late “6-piece” fork, black exhaust, black frame, square number plate

Italjet in the 1960’s and 70’s produced many small motorcycles worldwide that are not shown here. In some markets, some Italjet models were re-branded. In the USA from 1968 to 1976, the MM5A, M5A, JC5A and others were sold under the “Indian” brand. During that early 70’s Indian period, Italjet sold many models worldwide, not covered here.

At some point around 1975-77 the model numbers changed from A to B suffix. The MM5A and M5A became the MM5B and M5B but the equipment did not change on those models.

In the 1970’s round things became square, and chrome or silver things became black, on all types of motorcycles.

2. Indian (Italjet, Munch, Taiwan)

The Indian brand from the early 1900’s was revived in the late 1960’s.
From http://www.indiandirtbikeparts.com/HistoryOfTheIndianDirtBike.html

1968-1970 Floyd Clymer Motorcycle Division (Floyd Clymer) Motorcycle man extrordinaire, Mr. Clymer, dreamed of a reborn Scout and Chief line of the big Indians. What he succeeded most in was the mini models. Imported to keep the Indian name alive and to introduce a younger set to the motorcycling world. Clymer passed away in 1970, leaving his dreams unfulfilled, but successfully bringing the minis to America.

1971-76 Indian factory in Taipei, Taiwan

1971-1976 Indian Motorcycle Co. (Alan Newman) Floyd Clymer’s Los Angeles attorney, Alan Newman, acquired rights to the Indian name and continued importing minicycles made by Italjet. Mr. Newman was a pragmatist and saw the market for mini-bikes, and having acquired the Indian name and logos he contracted with a manufacturer in Taiwan to make Indian mini-bikes from 1971 through 1976. Indian had their own factory in Taipei. Thinking big, Newman planned his own cycle plant, larger 125/175cc models and possible 400cc units came in 1973-74. His assembly plant wound up in Taipei, Taiwan and 70, 75, 80, 100, 125, 175cc engines were imported. Japan (Fuji) engines supplied the 100cc engines. Morini 100’s were used during the Clymer years. 70, 75, 80, 125, 175s were courtesy of Minarelli in Italy. Italjet models (MM5A, M5A, JC5A) used Italian Morini powerplants. Nothing larger than 175s were made except for one 1000cc prototype Indian that based heavily on a Ducati. It was merely for show. Indians’ fortunes were dwindling by 1975. 1976 was the last year of restyling for the 100-175 models. Sales kept dropping and Newman bowed out. The word came out in January 1977: The Indian Motorcycle Company was done.

1969

1969 Clymer Papoose, Minarelli P4S engine

1969 Indian 50-100cc models
made by Italjet (Italy) or Munch (W Germany)
Sold by Floyd Clymer Motorcycle Division
222 N Virgil Av, Los Angeles CA 90004

Papoose (street 47mph 4-s 5hp) Minarelli P4S
Pony Bike (street 47mph 3-s 5hp) Jawa 50-3
Boy Racer (street 50mph 3-s 6hp) Jawa 50-3
Super Scrambler (street 4-speed) Minarelli P4S
Scrambler 100 (street 4-speed) Morini 100

1970

1969-70 Indian Bambino, Franco Morini S5K engine, all-chrome exhaust, early fork

1970 Indian 50-100cc models
made by Italjet (Italy) or Munch (W Germany)
Sold by Indian Motorcycle Company
222 N Virgil Av, Los Angeles CA 90004

Papoose (street 47mph 4-sp 5hp) Minarelli P4S
Pony Bike (street 47mph 3-sp 5hp) Jawa 50-3
Boy Racer (street 50mph 3-sp 6hp) Jawa 50-3
Super Scrambler (off road 4-s 5hp) Minarelli P4S
Scrambler 100 (off road 4-sp 15hp)Morini 101
Bambino (12/20mph 1-s auto 1hp) Morini S5K

1970 mini tanks had Indian script, nothing else. The 1970 Bambino shown in the flyer, that Cal Rayborn’s son is riding, has an early type fork.

1971

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late-71 to ’72 Indian Mini Mini, Franco Morini (FM) S5K engine, black/chrome exhaust, late fork

1971 Indian models
made by Italjet (Italy) or Indian (Taiwan)
Sold by Indian Motorcycle Company
1535 W Rosecrans Av, Gardena CA 90249
Scrambler 50 (off road 4-sp 5hp) Minarelli P4S
Scrambler 100 (off road 4s 15hp) Morini 101
Mini Mini (off road 1-sp auto 1hp) Morini S5K
Bobcat 50 ( street 4-speed 5hp) Minarelli P4S
Bobcat 100 (street 4-speed 15hp) Morini 101

1971 mini tanks had Indian script, nothing else. After early-71, mini’s had late type forks. The early-71 shown in the flyer has a early fork.

1972

After 1971 all mini’s had all-black exhausts.

1972 Indian line, made by Italjet (Italy) or Indian (Taiwan)
Indian Motorcycle Co. 110 N Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
MM-5A Mini Mini ♦♦♦♦(off road 50cc 1-s auto 1hp) Morini S5K
JC-5A Junior Cross (off road 50cc 1-s auto 1hp) Morini S5K
JX-54 Junior Cross (off road 50cc 4-speed 5hp) Morini 4MPS
SE-54 Super Enduro (off road 50cc 4-speed 5hp) Minarelli P4S
SE-74 Super Enduro (off road 70cc 4-speed 8hp) Minarelli P4V-70
MX-74 Motocross (off road 70cc 4-speed 8hp) Minarelli P4V-70
X80 Motocross 80 (off road 75cc 6-spd 10?hp) Minarelli P6CS-80
SS-125 Scrambler 125 (street 125cc 6-sp ??hp) Minarelli 125#2
SS-125 MX Motocross (off road 125cc 6-sp ??hp) Minarelli 125#2

1972 MM5A tanks had Indian script, nothing else.

1973

1973 Indian ad

1973 Indian MM5A

1973 Indian line, made by Italjet or Indian
Sold by Indian Motorcycle Company
110 N Doheny St, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 USA

MM-5A Mini Mini ♦♦♦♦ (off road auto 1hp) S5K2
JX-54 Junior Cross(off road 50cc 4s 5hp) P4E
MX-74 Motocross (off road 70cc 4s 8hp) P4V-70
SE-74 Super Enduro(street 70cc 4s 8hp) P4V-70
ME-74 Moto Enduro (street 70cc 4s 8hp) P4V-70
ME-76 Moto Enduro (street 70cc 6s 8hp) P6R-70
MX-76 Motocross (off road 70cc 6s 8hp) P6R-70
ML-100 Enduro (street 100cc 5s 10hp) F500K
MT-100 Trail (off road 100cc 5s 10hp) F500K
ME-100 Enduro (street 100cc 5s 10hp) F500K
MX-100 Motocross (off road 5-spd 15hp) Mor 101
ME-125 Enduro (street 125cc 5s 19hp) Min125#2
MX-125 Motocross (off road 5-sp 20?hp) Min125#1

1973 tanks had BIG Indian script, nothing else.

1974

1973-74 MM5A, S5K2 engine, forward kick, all black exhaust

1974 Indian Mini Trials MT-5A, in National MC Museum

1974 MM-5A

1974 Indian line, made by Italjet or Indian
Sold by Indian Motorcycle Co. Beverly Hills CA

MM-5A ♦♦♦♦ (off road 1-sp auto) Morini S5K2
JC-5A (off road 1-sp auto 1hp) Morini S5K2
MT-5A ( trials 1-sp auto 1hp) Morini S5K2
MX-74 (off road 4-speed ?hp) Minarelli P4V-70
ME-76 ( street 6-speed ?hp) Minarelli P6R-70
MX-76 (off road 6-speed ?hp) Minarelli P6R-70
MT-100 (off road 100 5-s 10hp) Fuji F500K
ME-100 (street 100cc 5-s 10hp) Fuji F500K
ME-125 (street 125cc 5-s 19hp) Minarelli 125#2

1974 MM5A tanks had upper and lower pin stripes.

1975

1975-76 Indian MM5A

1975 Indian line-up made by Italjet or Indian
Indian Motorcycle Co. Beverly Hills, CA USA

MM-5A ♦♦♦♦ (off road 1-sp auto) Morini S5K2
M5A (off road 1-sp auto 1hp) Morini S5K2
JC-5A (off road 1-sp auto 1hp) Morini S5K2
JX-5A (off road 1-sp auto 1hp) Morini S5K2
MX-74 (off road 4-speed 8hp) Minarelli P4V-70/75
ME-76 ( street 6-speed 8hp) Minarelli P6R-70/75
MX-76 (off road 6-speed 8hp) Minarelli P6R-70/75
ME-100 ( street 5-speed 10hp) Fuji F500K
MT-100 (offroad 5-speed 10hp) Fuji F500K
ML-100 ( street 5-speed 10hp) Fuji F500K
ME-125 ( street 5-speed 19hp) Minarelli 125#3
MT-125 (offroad 5-speed 19hp) Minarelli 125#3
MI-175 ( street 5-speed ??hp) Minarelli 175

1975-76 MM5A tanks have Indian script, nothing else. So 1975-76 MM5A tanks look like 1969-72.

1976

1975-76 Indian MM5A

1976 Indian full size models

1976 Indian line-up made by Italjet or Indian
Sold by Indian Motorcycle Co. Beverly Hills, CA

MM5A ♦♦♦♦ (off road 12 or 20) Morini S5K2
M5A (off road 20 mph auto) Morini S5K2
MS-100A ( street 5-speed) Fuji F500K
MS-125 ( street 5-speed) Minarelli 125#4
MI-125 ( street 5-speed) Minarelli 125#4
MT-125 (off road 5-speed) Minarelli 125#4
MS-175 ( street 5-speed) Minarelli 175
MI-175 ( street 5-speed) Minarelli 175
MT-175 (off road 5-speed) Minarelli 175

1977

1977-78 Indian: Indian Motorcycle Co. ended production in 1976 and closed in January 1977. Any remaining 1976 (or older) inventory would have been sold months later as 1977 or 1978 models. But those “77” or “78” models would have been made before 1977.

Here are three links to indiandirtbikes.com:
Parts lists and manuals Indian lineup ID your Indian

Here is a pdf of Indian dirt bike specs from Sunnymead Cycles in CA.

1973-76 Indian 100-175cc Specs

These latest and greatest Indian two-strokes look like Yamahas, because they are Taiwan designed and manufactured. They use Taiwan and Japan made components. Some component parts are the same as those used on Taiwan mopeds, such as General and Indian:

1) Tatung speedo is same as General
2) instrument lights are same as General
3) Stanley-clone turn signals are General
4) tail light is CEV 9350 like on Italian
5) gas valve is M16-1.5 like Indian/Honda
6) more things to follow

Myrons has some parts for these. But photos and measurements are needed to learn or verify their identity.

In 1977 Indian Motorcycle Company sold the Indian name to American Moped Inc., who used the Indian name on their 4-stroke mopeds made in Taiwan by Merida, produced from 1978 to 1981. Those pedal-assisted Indians are displayed and explained in Brands/Taiwan/Indian.

3. Italjet Mini-Cycles

Italjet USA 7471 Greenbush Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605 USA, imported and distributed Italjet mini-cycles in the late 1970’s. The Indian brand name was no longer in use, but they still listed the older Indian model names in their price list.

Strada International, Inc 13148 Saticoy St North Hollywood CA 91605 USA was established in 1975. In the 1980’s they were at nearby PO Box 3816 Van Nuys CA 91407, where they imported and distributed Italjet mini-cycles.

At some point in the 1990’s Italjet merged with Lem, another major Italian mini-cycle manufacturer.

1978-79 Pack-A-Way (5″ rims)

Pack-a-way: This ’78-79 US-model collapsible mini with pedals had a Morini MO-1 engine. It was 1-speed automatic limited to 25mph. List price in 1978 was $599, the same price as a Peugeot 103 or a Puch Maxi.

1980-84 Pack 2 (5″ rims)

Pack 2: This ’80-84 US-model collapsible mini had foot pegs, kickstart, and a Vespa Ciao engine. It was 1-speed automatic limited to 25mph. It has a carrying handle, and the seat is different. The Vespa engine is very thin, about 2 inches thinner than a Morini MO-1. This made transporting and storing easier. This one was Michael Andretti’s in the 80’s. It was at Myrons for service in the 2000’s.

1978-84 MM5B Mini Mini (8″ rims)

1978 list price $439. tires 2.50 – 8
engine Franco Morini (FM) S5K2
1-speed automatic, bore 38.0mm
horsepower 1.3, top speed 20mph
comp. ratio 6.5, sprockets 11 x 32T, 415H
carburetor Dellorto SHA 14/12
magneto Bosch 0212-005-015
total length 42″, weight 57 lbs
black frame, red tank, black plastics

1978-80 M5B Mini (10″ rims)

1978 list price $469. tires 2.50 – 10
engine Franco Morini (FM) S5K2
1-speed automatic, bore 38.0mm
horsepower 1.3, top speed 23mph
comp. ratio 6.5, sprockets 11 x 36T, 415H
carburetor Dellorto SHA 14/12
magneto Bosch 0212-005-015
sprockets 11 x 36T
total length 45″, weight 62 lbs
black frame, blue tank, black plastics”

1978 Italjet M5B

1980-84 M5C Mini (10″ rims)

1980 list price $499? tires 2.50 – 10
engine Motori Minarelli G1-KS
1-speed automatic, bore 38.8mm
horsepower 1.0, top speed about 20mph
compression ratio 9.5, sprockets 9(V1) x 35T
carburetor Dellorto SHA 14/9
magneto 80mm, chain 415H,
total length 45″, weight 66 lbs
red frame, red tank, black plastics”

1982-84 Italjet M5C

1982-84? M5D Mini (10″ rims)

1982 list price $509? tires 2.50 – 10
engine Motori Minarelli G1-KS
1-speed automatic, bore 38.8mm
horsepower 1.0, top speed about 20mph
compression ratio 9.5, sprockets 9(V1) x 35T
carburetor Dellorto SHA 14/9
magneto Bosch 0212-005-027, chain 415H
total length 45″, weight 66 lbs
frame green, tank green, plastics green

1978-80 JC5B Junior Cross (15 and 12″ rims)

1978 list $519. Tires 2.50-15, 3.00-12
engine Franco Morini (FM) S5R Radiale
1-speed automatic, bore 39.0mm
horsepower 5.0, top speed about 42mph
compression ratio 9.0
carburetor Dellorto SHB 19/19D
magneto Bosch 0212-005-015, chain 415H
sprockets 11 x 48T, dual shocks, total length 54″
1978? black frame, blue tank, black plastics
red frame, red tank, black plastics, wt 82 lbs”

1978 Italjet JC5B

1980-82 JC5C Junior Cross (14 and 12″ rims)

1980 list $529? Tires 2.50-14, 3.00-12
engine Motori Minarelli GR1-KS
1-speed automatic, bore 38.8mm
horsepower 3.5, top speed about 37mph
compression ratio 11.5
carburetor Dellorto SHB 19/19D
magneto 80mm Bosch 6V 18W, chain 415H
sprockets 11 x 48T, rear monoshock, total length 57″
weight 86 lbs, blue frame, blue tank, black plastics

1980-82 Italjet JC5C

1982-84 JC5D Junior Cross (14 and 12″ rims)

The JC5D was the 99% same as the JC5C, except for paint, plastic and stickers.

1982 list $549? Tires 2.50-14, 3.00-12
engine Motori Minarelli GR1-KS
1-speed automatic, bore 38.8mm
horsepower 3.5, top speed about 37mph
compression ratio 11.5
carburetor Dellorto SHB 19/19D
magneto 80mm Bosch 6V 18W, chain 415H
sprockets 11 x 48T, rear monoshock, total length 57″
weight 86 lbs, black frame, red tank, white plastics

1982-84 Italjet JC5D

1978-79? SX50 Motocross (14 and 12″ rims)

1978 list $529?
tires 2.75-14 front, 3.00-12 rear
engine Minarelli P4E iron cylinder
4-speed foot-shift, bore 38.8 mm
horsepower 4.5, top speed 47mph
compression ratio 9.5
carburetor Dellorto SHB 19/19D
magneto ??mm Ducati, chain 415H
sprockets 13 x 36T, dual rear shocks
total length 58″, weight 105 lb
red frame, red tank, black plastics

1979? Italjet SX50

1978-79 CX50 Motocross (14 and 12″ rims)

1978 list $569
tires 2.75-14 front, 3.00-12 rear
engine Motori Minarelli P4E iron cylinder
4-speed foot-shift, bore 38.8 mm
horsepower 4.0, top speed about 45mph
compression ratio 9.5
carburetor Dellorto SHB 19/19D
magneto ??mm Ducati, chain 415H
sprockets 14 x 46T, dual rear shocks
total length 58″, wt 105 lb
red frame, red tank, black plastics

1978-79 CX50R Motocross (14 and 12″ rims)

1978 list $699
tires 2.75-14 front, 3.00-12 rear
engine Motori Minarelli P4E alum. cylinder
4-speed foot-shift, bore 38.8 mm
horsepower 5.5, top speed about 50mph
compression ratio 11.0
carburetor Dellorto SHB 19/19D
magneto ??mm Ducati, chain 415H
sprockets 14 x 38T, dual rear shocks
total length 58″, wt 112 lb (thicker fork tubes)
black frame, red tank, white plastics

4. Engines

Minarelli P4
’69-70 Indian Papoose
’69-70 Indian Super Scrambler
’71-71 Indian Scrambler 50
’71-71 Indian Bobcat 50

Minarelli P4E iron cylinder
’72-72 Indian SE54 Super Enduro
’73-73 Indian JX54 Junior Cross
’78-79 Italjet SX50 Motocross
’78-79 Italjet CX50 Motocross

Minarelli P4E aluminum cylinder
’78-79 Italjet CX50R Motocross

Minarelli P4E-70
’72-73 Indian SE74 Super Enduro
’72-74 Indian MX74 Motocross
’73-73 Indian ME74 Moto Enduro

Minarelli P4E-75
’75-75 Indian MX74 Motocross

Minarelli P6-70
’73-74 Indian ME76 Moto Enduro
’73-74 Indian MX76 Motocross

Minarelli P6-75
’72-72 Indian X80 Motocross
’75-75 Indian ME76 Moto Enduro
’75-75 Indian MX76 Motocross

Minarelli 125 #2
’72-72 Indian SS125 Scrambler
’72-72 Indian MX125 Motocross
’73-74 Indian ME125 Moto Enduro

Minarelli 125 #1
’73-73 Indian MX125 Motocross

Minarelli 125 #3
’75-75 Indian ME125 Moto Enduro
’75-75 Indian MT125 Moto Trail

Minarelli 175
’75-76 Indian MI175
’76-76 Indian MS175
’76-76 Indian MT175

Minarelli 125 #4
’76-76 Indian MS125
’76-76 Indian MI125
’76-76 Indian MT125

Minarelli G1-KS
’82-83? Italjet M5C Mini
’83-84? Italjet M5D Mini

Minarelli GR1-KS
’80-82 Italjet JC5C Junior Cross
’82-84 Italjet JC5D Junior Cross

Morini S5K
’68-71 Italjet MM5A Mini Mini
’70-74 Indian Bambino
’72-74 Indian MM5A Mini Mini
’72-74 Indian JC5A Junior Cross

Morini S5K2 link to Indian S5K2 Parts Manual
’72-77 Italjet MM5A Mini Mini
’73-76 Indian MM5A Mini Mini
’74-75 Indian JC5A Junior Cross
’74-74 Indian MT5A Mini Trail
’75-74 Indian JX5A Junior Cross
’75-76 Indian M5A Mini
’78-84 Italjet MM5B
’78-80 Italjet M5B

Morini S5R
’78-80 Italjet JC5B Junior Cross
’75-76 Indian JC5A2 and JT5A2

Morini 4MPS
’72-74 Indian JX54 Junior Cross

Morini 101
’69-70 Indian Scrambler
’73-74 Indian MX100 Motocross

Morini MO1
’78-79 Italjet Pack-A-Way

Murray

July 13, 2012

Murray made by Murray (USA) Puch 1-speed engine

Murray mopeds were made from 1979 to 1982 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee
by Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company.

Murray made the frame and did the final assembly. But most of the components were European made, like the Puch (Austrian) engine, Leleu (French) hubs, Magura (German) controls, CEV (Italian) electrics, Bosch (German) ignition. Some of the components were American made, such as the Stewart-Warner speedometer and the Peterson headlight. The frame was made in Tennessee USA to be compatible with Puch frames. So the engine covers are the same as Puch Magnum. Here is a history of Murray bicycles from Wikipedia:

History

Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company was founded in 1919 to make fenders, fuel tanks, and other automobile parts. The company was founded in Cleveland, Ohio, and the factory was unionized by the United Auto Workers (UAW) and AFL–CIO. In the mid-1930s, the company began production of bicycles, mostly for the youth market. Other products included pedal cars and electric fans. Until 1939, Murray manufactured all of its products for branding and sale by other manufacturers, especially Sears, Roebuck & Co. From 1939 through 1942, Murray made the body parts for the Crosley automobile.

1939 Mercury Pacemaker, made by Murray

In 1939, Murray introduced its Pacemaker Series Mercury bicycle at the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Styled by the industrial artist and designer, Viktor Schreckengost, the streamlined machine, with an elaborate diecast metal headpiece, was finished in black, chrome, and polished aluminum, the deluxe version of the Mercury Pacemaker line. However, the Mercury was an expensive bicycle, and sales were few. It was produced only in limited numbers until 1942, when the war stopped consumer bicycle production.

After the war, Murray became known as a manufacturer of low-cost bicycles, and placed its own brand on some products. Since the 1930s, Murray had been producing bicycles that, while stylistically different, imitated designs by other U.S. manufacturers, including Schwinn and AMF. This occasionally brought Murray into legal conflict with competitors, as when Schwinn filed against Murray for duplicating a Schwinn knurling and machining process on its rims.

Most Murray bicycles were for the youth market, often featuring one-piece steel Ashtabula cranksets and internally brazed frames using inexpensive seamed or straight-gauge steel tubing. These low-cost parts and materials undercut the prices of Murray’s competition, selling millions of bicycles (often with retailer names) to department stores, hardware stores, and general retailers. Schrekengost styled more than 100 mostly youth bicycles for Sears, Western Auto, Firestone Tire, and other retailers, including the Spaceliner, Western Flyer, and Firestone. By modifying chain guards, luggage carriers, lighting, handlebars, and truss rods, Schrekengost gave each bicycle a distinctive look while retaining the same welded tube frame design.

Like its competitor, American Machine and Foundry (AMF), Murray left Cleveland in the 1950s and moved its factory and assembly plant to the American South, choosing a factory site in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, with corporate headquarters located in Brentwood, Tennessee. Originally a non-union plant, the Lawrenceburg facility began operations in 1956, and over the next several decades, the complex grew to become one of the largest facilities of its type in the United States: 42.7 acres under roof. One of its more famous former employees is former Senator Fred D. Thompson. It later became a UAW plant, producing both bicycles and lawn and garden equipment.

Youth bicycle production received a boost with the 1965 introduction of Murray’s version of the small-tired, banana-seat, wheelie bike pioneered by Schwinn, the Murray Wildcat. The Wildcat was also styled by Schreckengost, who gave it his own interpretation of a chopper motorcycle, with high-rise handlebars, a tall sissy bar, and a flared rear fender. A series of models followed, including the Eliminator, Firecat and Hotshot. In 1977, again following a youth trend, Murray introduced its BMX model.

During the 1980s, in an attempt to overcome declining sales, Murray began selling its bicycle line in lower-cost mass market stores and discount chains such as Target, K-Mart, and Wal-Mart. While the practice enabled the company to increase sales of overall units, profits failed to meet expectations as a result of reduced margins imposed by mass retailers. Additionally, many independent bicycle dealers (IBDs) resented the new competition, and in retaliation some dealers refused to stock or promote Murray bicycles.

In June 1988, the Murray Ohio Manufacturing Company was acquired by the British investment group Tomkins plc. In 1996, Murray Inc., the last major U.S. bicycle producers with Huffy Bicycle and Roadmaster (formerly AMF), received a major blow when U.S. courts ruled that imports from China were not a “material threat” to U.S. companies. Within three years, Huffy, Roadmaster and Murray ceased manufacture of bicycles in the United States.

In 1998, Murray moved bicycle production from Lawrenceburg to a non-union factory in Mississippi. Production of all U.S.-made bicycles halted in 1999. In 2000, the Murray brand was acquired by Pacific Cycle, a U.S. distributor of bicycles produced in Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China. Murray has since been used as a brand for imported Chinese bicycles sold by Pacific Cycle. Pacific Cycle was later acquired by Dorel Industries.

Murray Mopeds

1980 Murray Brochure 1

1980 Murray Brochure 2

1980 Murray Brochure 3

1980 Murray Brochure 4

1980 Murray Brochure 5

1980 Murray Brochure 6

1979-80 Murray Models

8315   1.5hp 25mph, silver, solo seat, plain black rear shocks, painted fenders, spoke wheels
8320 2.0hp 30mph, silver, solo seat,   plain black rear shocks, painted fenders, spoke wheels
8415 1.5hp 25mph, yellow, long seat, chrome coil spring shocks, painted fenders, spoke wheels
8420   2.0hp 30mph, yellow, long seat, chrome coil spring shocks, painted fenders, spoke wheels
8416   1.5hp 25mph, blue, long seat, chrome coil spring shocks, chrome fenders, spoke wheels
8421   2.0hp 30mph, blue, long seat, chrome coil spring shocks, chrome fenders, spoke wheels
8515   1.5hp 25mph, green, long seat, chrome coil spring shocks, chrome fenders, Sport Mag II wheels
8520 2.0hp 30mph, green, long seat, chrome coil spring shocks, chrome fenders, Sport Mag II wheels

1981-82 Murray Models

8315 1.5hp 25mph, silver, solo seat, plain black rear shocks, painted fenders, spoke wheels
8320 2.0hp 30mph, silver, solo seat, plain black rear shocks, painted fenders, spoke wheels
8316 1.5hp 25mph, silver, Kromag-type frame, fenders and seat same as Sears Free Spirit
8321 2.0hp 30mph, silver, Kromag-type frame, fenders and seat same as Sears Free Spirit
8515 1.5hp 25mph, green, long seat, chrome coil spring shocks, chrome fenders, Sport Mag II wheels
8520 2.0hp 30mph, green, long seat, chrome coil spring shocks, chrome fenders, Sport Mag II wheels

Weight was 107 lbs for spoke wheel models, 116 lbs for mag wheel models.

1981 Murray 8320 (2.0 hp)

1981 Murray 8315 (1.5 hp)

1981 Murray 8520 (2.0 hp)

1981 Murray 8321 (2.0 hp) a “Kromag-rebrand”
It is 100% the same as a Sears Free Spirit, made in
Austria by Kromag, but VIN label says Murray Ohio.

1981 Puch Series B
90% same as Murray

Murray Components (Parts)

The frame is made in the USA by Murray, same as Puch Series B, made in Austria.

Carburetor: Bing 1/14/166 (2.0hp), short elbow, Puch type carb

Gas valve: 12 x 1 spigot left, Gas cap: 40mm quarter turn
Gas tank: same as Sears Free Spirit

Sprockets: 1.5hp had 13 x 45T, 2.0 hp had 16 x 45T (same as Puch Maxi)

Head light: Peterson PM-720, PM-404 bezel,
Westinghouse 4186 sealed beam bulb 6V

Speedometer: Stewart Warner “backward sideways”

Electrical wiring: Bosch 6-wire magneto, same as Puch,
1 .blue is ignition (points to spark coil)
2. blue-black ignition ground (powering the horn)
3. yellow is head light
4. light grey is tail light
5. green is brake light
6. grn-blk is brk lt. gnd

AMF Mopeds

July 13, 2012

AMF made in USA by AMF McCulloch or Minarelli engine

Here is an excerpt from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Machine_and_Foundry Aug 2014

“The perfect choice when you need a second car.”

American Machine and Foundry was once one of the largest recreational equipment companies in the United States. The company was founded in 1900 by Rufus L. Patterson, inventor of the first automated cigarette manufacturing machine. Originally incorporated in New Jersey but operating in Brooklyn, the company began by manufacturing cigarette, baking, and stitching machines. AMF moved into the bowling business after World War II, when AMF automated bowling equipment and bowling centers became profitable business ventures. Bicycle production was added in 1950. The company was once a major diversified manufacturer of everything from tennis racquets to bowling equipment. Until the mid-1980s, AMF’s range of consumer goods included powered model airplanes, snow skis, lawn and garden equipment, Ben Hogan golf clubs, Voit inflatable balls, exercycles and exercise equipment, Hatteras yachts, Alcort sailboats, Nimble bicycles, motorized bicycles, mopeds, and SCUBA gear. At one time, AMF owned Harley Davidson motorcycles. Aging production facilities and increasing quality control problems in some product lines caused sales declines in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The company’s vast diversified output proved difficult to efficiently manage, and after suffering a series of losses, the company began to sell off most of its manufacturing operations.

1958 AMF Roadmaster Luxery Liner 3-speed

1958 AMF Roadmaster
Luxury Liner 3-speed

AMF Roadmaster Bicycles In 1950, after purchasing the Roadmaster line of children’s and youth bicycles from the Cleveland Welding Company, American Machine and Foundry entered the bicycle manufacturing business with its newly formed AMF Wheel Goods Division. In 1953, after a prolonged labor strike, AMF moved bicycle manufacturing from a UAW-organized plant in Cleveland, Ohio to a new facility in Little Rock, Arkansas. The new plant was heavily automated and featured more than a mile of part conveyor belts in six separate systems, including an electrostatic induction painting operation.

Taking advantage of the increase in its target markets in the aftermath of the baby boom, AMF was able to diversify its product line, adding exercise equipment under the brand name Vitamaster in 1950. As demand for bicycles continued to expand, the company needed a new manufacturing facility to keep up with demand. In 1962, the company moved its operations to Olney, Illinois, where it built a new factory on a 122-acre site that would remain the company’s principal bicycle manufacturing location into the 1990s.

1979 AMF 10-speed has
same colors as 1979
AMF model 125 moped

After two decades of consistent growth, the AMF Wheel Goods Division stalled under the long-distance management of a parent company bogged down in layers of corporate management and marginally profitable product lines. Manufacturing quality as well as the technical standard of the Roadmaster bicycle line – once the pride of the company – had fallen to an all-time low. Bicycles made at the Olney plant were manufactured so poorly that some Midwestern bike shops refused to repair them, claiming that the bikes would not stay fixed no matter how much labor and effort was put into them. The division’s problems with quality and outside competition were neatly summed up in a 1979 American film, Breaking Away, in which identical secondhand AMF Roadmaster track bicycles were used by competitors in the Little 500 bicycle race. Despite this product placement, the film’s protagonist expressed a decided preference for his lightweight Italian Masi road racing bike, deriding the elderly Roadmaster as a ‘piece of junk’.

In 1997, the Roadmaster bicycle division was sold to the Brunswick Corporation. However, it had already become evident that production of low-cost, mass-market bicycles in the US was not viable in the face of foreign competition, and in 1999, all U.S. production of Roadmaster bicycles ceased. Brunswick sold its bicycle division and the Roadmaster brand to Pacific Cycle, which began distributing a new Roadmaster line of bicycles imported from Taiwan and the People’s Republic of China. Pacific Cycle still uses the Olney facility for corporate offices and as a product inventory and distribution center.

AMF Bowling products In 1943, Rufus Patterson’s son, Morehead Patterson, took over AMF. After WWII ended, Patterson determined that the company had to ‘grow or die’. Searching for new products, he encountered a prototype of an automatic bowling-pin setter. To get the cash to develop the invention, Patterson swapped AMF stock to acquire eight small companies with fast-selling products. After incorporating key features developed by Leslie L. LeVeque, the AMF Pinspotter, perfected and put on the market in 1951, helped to turn bowling into the most popular US participative, competitive sport.

AMF Ad in 1981, when fear of high gas prices made many Americans buy mopeds and small cars.

AMF High-tech products In 1949 American Machine and Foundry developed the pretzel bender, a new automatic crispy styled baked pretzel-twisting machine that rolled and tied them at the rate of 50 a minute, more than twice as fast as skilled hand twisters could make them, and conveyed them through the baking and salting process. To expand its line of recreational equipment, AMF bought W. J. Voit Rubber Corp. (tread rubber, scuba gear), Ben Hogan Co. (golfing equipment), and Wen-Mac Corp. (engine-powered toy airplanes). By 1961, AMF controlled and operated 42 plants and 19 research facilities scattered across 17 countries, producing everything from remote-controlled toy airplanes to ICBM launching systems. AMF was the builder of the launching silos for the Titan and Atlas ICBMs, and also developed the rail-car launching system for the solid-fueled Minuteman ICBM. In the late 1950s and early 1960s the company ran neck-and-neck with General Dynamics in the construction of nuclear power reactors. AMF sold Pakistan and Iran their first nuclear reactors. Peter Karter was among the young engineers working on the reactors AMF built in Pakistan and Iran under the Atoms for Peace program. In 1960 the company moved its headquarters from 249 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, to suburban Westbury, New York. In the early 1960s, American Machine and Foundry partnered with the French company SAFEGE to design, construct and market a monorail for American cities. The AMF Monorail was exhibited at the 1964 New York World’s Fair where it traversed a continuous elevated loop around the Amusement section of the Fair. It was displayed as a practical form of future transportation.

AMF Roadmaster Mopeds

After building elevated monorails and nuclear missile launchers, you would think making a moped would be relatively easy. But AMF was late in the game, and had to rush through the design. In 1977, Europe had 30 years experience making mopeds. There was a huge demand for mopeds in the US, more than Europe and Asia could satisfy. Other American bicycle makers Murray and Colombia were beginning to make mopeds with European engines and components. AMF had plenty of bicycle making expertise, but not small engines. So AMF teamed up with McCulloch in 1977 to make this BHE900 rear friction-drive one-speed automatic 49cc two-stroke moped engine. McCulloch already made high quality, compact, light weight two-stroke engines for the hand-held-power-equipment industry – chain saws, blowers, trimmers, etc. But the AMF moped engine was a brand new design. The presence or absence of a pull starter supports that. Gardening equipment engines adapted to bicycles have rope-pull starters, while “pure” bicycle engines can only be pedal started. In about a year it went from just a sparkle in an engineer’s eye, to 1000’s of units rolling off the assembly line by the end of 1978.

McCulloch BHE900 Moped Engine

McCulloch engine p1

McCulloch BHE900 engine parts page 3-4

McCulloch engine p4

1980 AMF 110, T.K. carb, separate fuel pump

Myrons Mopeds does not have any AMF/McCulloch parts, except for a few random bits, and things used on other mopeds, like piston rings, bearings, gas cap, fuel hose, spark plug, crank nut, etc. The above parts list says there are different reed valves for the D and E engine versions, but gives the same part numbers for replacement parts. The reed valve and carburetor are the only things that are different on those more powerful engine versions. When the details of this become known, you will read about it here.

model # carb fuel pump power speed AMF Models

400612B T.K. separate 1.0 hp 20 mph 110, 115, 120

400612C Keihin separate 1.0 hp 20 mph 110, 115, 120

400612D Zama built-in 1.0 hp 20 mph 115, 120, 125

400612E Zama built-in 1.0 hp 20 mph 115, 120, 125

AMF Roadmaster (110)

1978-79 AMF Roadmaster Model 110 Model 115 Model 115km

1978-79 AMF Roadmaster
Model 110 (20mph)
bicycle fork, no F susp.
0.25 gallon gas tank

980 Roadmaster orange Model 115 orange w/orange fenders 25 mph, 1.5 hp

1978 AMF Roadmaster
Model 110, 2.0 – 16″ tires
orange w/orange fenders
20 mph, 1.0 hp, 68 lbs
Grimeca drum brakes,
Sun Metal rims

1980 Roadmaster orange Model 115 orange w/orange fenders 25 mph, 1.5 hp version

1980 AMF Roadmaster
Model 110 orange/orange
Messenger black saddle
20 mph, 1.0 hp, 68 lbs
170 mpg, list $379

1979 AMF Roadmaster,
engine cover removed, Zama carb with built-in diaphragm fuel pump. Carlisle flat-top tires

In 1980 this was the lowest priced new moped, at $379, the highest was $1069, for the Puch Magnum MkII.

AMF Roadmaster (115)

1978-79 Roadmaster
Model 115 (20mph)
bicycle fork, no F susp.
0.25 gallon gas tank

1978 AMF Roadmaster
Model 115
red with orange fenders
20 mph, 1.0 hp, 68 lbs
Peterson head, tail lights
Carlisle flat-top tires

AMF 110/115 head light says "Ride Carefully" "1 hp 20 mph" "max rider wt. 215 lbs"

AMF 115 headlight
says “Ride Carefully”
“1 hp 20 mph”
“max rider wt 215 lbs”

1979 AMF Roadmaster
with engine uncovered. It’s a friction drive, on flat-top tire, with an automatic centrifugal clutch

1978-79 AMF Roadmaster
Model 115KM (??mph)
bicycle fork, no F susp.
0.25 gallon gas tank

1978 AMF All Pro Model 120 ? red w/lite grey fenders 20 mph, 1.0 hp, 72 lbs

1978 AMF All Pro
Model 115KM ?
red with white fenders
20mph?, 1.0hp?, 68 lbs
Messenger solo saddle

AMF 110/115 Parts

AMF 110 to 130 Parts

AMF Roadmaster XL (120)

1978-79 Roadmaster XL
Model 120 (20mph)
front suspension fork
0.38 gallon gas tank
updated electrical wiring

1979 Roadmaster XL orange w/white fenders front suspension, speedometer

1979 Roadmaster XL
Model 120 orange/white
Stewart-Warner speedo
AMF front suspension
updated electrical wiring
Peterson gold bullet HL

AMF 120 Parts List

AMF 110 to 130 Parts

AMF Roadmaster XL (125)

1979-80 Roadmaster XL
Model 125 (20mph?)
front suspension, speedo
0.38 gallon gas tank
updated electrical wiring

1979 Roadmaster XL Model 125 wheat with gold fenders gold "bullet" headlight Stewart-Warner speedo

1979 Roadmaster XL
Model 125 wheat/gold
Peterson gold bullet HL
F susp, Sun Metal rims
Grimeca drum brakes
Messinger gold saddle
Stewart-Warner speedo

AMF 125 Parts List

AMF 120 to 130 Parts

1979 Roadmaster XL Model 125 wheat with gold fenders

1979 Roadmaster XL
Model 125 wheat/gold
engine part # 400612D The C or D suffix means it has a Zama carb with built-in fuel pump, and a better reed valve.

1980 Roadmaster XL
Model 125 wheat/gold
This one has no engine, mountain bike bars, and bicycle lights. Many road masters have become sidewalk masters.

1980 Roadmaster XL Model 125 ? (25mph) white/wheat/gold fenders 0.83 gal tank, no speedo gold Peterson headlight normal rear lift lever

1980 Roadmaster XL
Model 125 ? (20mph?)
white/wheat/gold fenders
0.83 gal tank, no speedo
gold Peterson headlight
normal rear lift lever

AMF Roadmaster mopeds 1981 flyer page 3-4
left, 130, wheat/gold, 25 mph, 1.5 hp, 88 lbs, F susp, speedo, handlebar mount lift lever
mid, 120, colors redwood/wheat, 20 mph, 1.0 hp, 72 lbs, front suspension, speedometer
right, 110, orange/orange, 20 mph, 1.0 hp, 68 lbs, no front suspension, no speedometer

110/115/115km
Electrical Wiring

AMF 120/125/130
Electrical Wiring

AMF Roadmaster XL (130)

1980 Roadmaster XL Model 130 (25mph) white w/gold fenders 0.83 gallon gas tank engine lift lever on bars Peterson "bullet" HL Stewart Warner speedo

1980 Roadmaster XL
Model 130 (25mph)
white/wheat/gold fenders
0.83 gallon tank, speedo
engine lift lever on bars
gold Peterson bullet HL

1980 Roadmaster XL Model 130 (25mph) white w/gold fenders 0.83 gallon gas tank engine lift lever on bars Peterson bullet HL gold

1980 Roadmaster XL
Model 130 (25mph)
white/wheat/gold fenders
0.83 gal, speedometer
engine lift lever on bars
gold Peterson bullet HL

AMF 130 Parts List

AMF 130 to 141 Parts

AMF Roadmaster mopeds 1980-1981 page 1-2

AMF Roadmaster mopeds 1981 flyer page 1-2, Minarelli V1 engine model 140/141
Left, dark w/light tank and fenders. Right, light w/dark tank and fenders. (not made?)
Only “dark w/light tank and fenders” was made, with solo or long seat, 25 or 30mph.

AMF Roadmaster (140 or 141)

1980 AMF Golden Arrow, Minarelli V1 engine with black plastic fan shroud that is normally light grey

1980 AMF Golden Arrow,
Model 140 (30 mph) with black fan shroud that is normally light grey, same rims and tires as 110.
0.83 gallon gas tank

1980 AMF Golden Arrow Model 140 (30mpg) Minarelli V1 engine

1980 AMF Golden Arrow
Model 140 (30 mph)
Minarelli V1 engine
Messenger black saddle
Grimeca hubs and brakes
extra left starter lever

1981 AMF Roadmaster Model 140, solo seat Minarelli V1 engine

1980 AMF Roadmaster
Model 141 (25 mph)
wt 100 lb, Minarelli V1
0.83 gallon gas tank
Carlisle 2.25 – 16 tires

1982 AMF Roadmaster Model 140 (twins) Minarelli V1 engine

1982 AMF Roadmaster
Model 141 (25 mph)
Minarelli V1 engine
Dellorto SHA 14/12 carb
Peterson black bullet HL
Huret speedometer

1983 AMF Roadmaster Model 140 solo seat metallic grey with silver Minarelli V1 engine 25 or 30mph versions

1983 AMF Roadmaster
Model 140 (30 mph)
metallic grey with silver
Minarelli V1 engine
extra left start lever

AMF 140/141 Parts

AMF 140/141 Parts

AMF Model 140 and 141 are identical, except for the Minarelli engine. The long seat option must have began in late 1981 or 1982, because only a solo seat AMF 140 is listed in the 1981 Buyers Guide. After 1980, the 110, 120, 130 rear engine models were apparently not made, because all of the 1981 and later AMF’s pictured on the internet are the Model 140/141 Minarelli-engine kind. The Minarelli AMF lasted until 1983-84 when sales were way down.

The End of AMF Mopeds

By the mid-1980’s, falling gas prices, new state moped laws, and the craze for Japanese scooters, ended the demand for mopeds in the US. Sometime around 1984, AMF sold their remaining moped and parts inventory to “E-Z Rider”, also known as K.E.Z. Industries Inc, 430 E 16th St, Paterson NJ 07514. KEZ sold AMF Roadmaster parts to moped dealers across the US, starting in 1985. They only sold the frame parts, not the McCulloch or Minarelli engine parts. By the late 1980’s there were not many moped dealers left in business.

1979 Wards E-Z Rider made in USA by Dialex
Minarelli V1 engine

Is this E-Z Rider the same one who, 5 years later, sold AMF parts to moped dealers?

There seems to be a connection between two E-Z Riders. In 1979-1980 there was an American made moped called E-Z Rider, made by Dialex Industries, Inc. 123 S. Newman St. Hakensack, New Jersey 07671. Like AMF, it was sold by Montgomery Wards department stores. Like AMF, it had a Minarelli V1 engine with a mix of American and Italian components. The Dialex E-Z Rider had a plastic gas tank with this logo embossed on it. Notice how both E-Z Rider logos are spelled the same and both companies are from New Jersey. Most likely Dialex Industries either became, or was bought by, KEZ Industries.

Myrons Mopeds does not have any actual AMF moped parts for sale, except for the many things that are the same as other mopeds, and maybe some random bits and pieces. This collection of information is here for several reasons: 1) artwork and history for your enjoyment, 2) to help find what parts go where or what might be the same, 3) to refer to particular parts by name, number, illustration, or photo.

Here are links to Project Moped Manual for AMF Moped Manuals. This is a 1979 AMF Roadmaster Owners Manual. The rear McCulloch engine is separate, 1978 McCulloch BHE900 Engine Owners Manual. These download in a minute or two, in PDF format.

AMF 140 head light
chrome ring says PM-404
Peterson Manufacturing

AMF 140 oil mix sticker

AMF 140 rear wheel

AMF 140 rear frame

AMF 110 rear hub

McCulloch engine

AMF 110 Tires

For the friction drive models 110/115/120/125/130 the original Carlisle (made in USA) tires are labeled “2 – 16 moped”. But 2.0 – 16 size tires are difficult or impossible to get. Most mopeds with 16″ rims have 2.25 -16, or 1/4 inch wider. The front Carlisle 2 -16 with zig-zag tread is 2.0 inch wide, but the rear tire with the smooth flat top is actually 2.20 inch wide. In front there is plenty of room for a 2.25 -16 but in the rear there is barely room for the original tire that is 2.2 inch wide. A 2.25-16 is also 2.20 (or 2.25) inch wide. It might not rub if the axle is spaced to center it, but otherwise it would rub.

Considering that, it is better to use actual 2.00 – 16 tires, or the equivalent 20 x 2.125 bicycle tires. There are 20 x 2.125 bicycle tires with a smooth top, but rounded. Those would be best. Worst would be a knobby style. The smooth top lasts longer.

AMF 110 Throttle

Left, throttle is in OFF position. Cable is slack. Decompression valve is open for starting.

Right, throttle is in RUN position. Cable is pulled. Decomp valve is closed for running.

1. Throttle disassembled.
2. Throttle twist tube breaks where the cable attaches. The twist tube wall there is too thin, only 1.5 mm. It needs to be thicker, about 3mm. You can see the broken black piece stuck to the red stop ring. If the twist tube wall is 1.5 mm thicker, the clamps must have a 1.5mm bigger half circle there. The extra wall thickness would end where the grip begins.
3. Cable installed into twist tube.

Hero

July 13, 2012

Contents: 1. Hero Motors and MAL
Contents: 2. 1993-95 Hero-Majestic
Contents: 3. 2000-05 Hero-Majestic
Contents: 4. 2000-05 Hero-Puch
Contents: 5. 2000-05 Yumbo
Contents: 6. 2000-05 TVS

1. Hero Motors and MAL

Exerpt from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_Motors

Hero Motors is a former moped and scooter manufacturer based in Delhi, India. It is a part of multinational company Hero Group, which also currently owns Hero Motocorp (formerly Hero Honda) and Hero Cycles, among others. Hero Motors was started in the 1960s to manufacture 50 cc two-stroke mopeds but gradually diversified into making larger mopeds, mokicks and scooters in the 1980s and the 1990s. Noteworthy collaborators and technical partners were Puch of Austria and Malaguti of Italy. Due to tightening emission regulations and poor sales, Hero motors have discontinued the manufacture of all gasoline powered vehicles and transformed itself into an electric two-wheeler and auto parts manufacturer.

Excerpt from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hero_MotoCorp

Hero Motocorp Ltd., formerly Hero Honda, is an Indian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer based in New Delhi, India. The company is the largest two wheeler manufacturer in the world. In India, it has a market share of about 46% share in 2-wheeler category. The 2006 Forbes 200 Most Respected companies list has Hero Honda Motors ranked at #108. On 31 March 2013, the market capitalisation of the company was INR 308 billion (USD 5.66 billion). Hero Honda started in 1984 as a joint venture between Hero Cycles of India and Honda of Japan. In 2010, when Honda decided to move out of the joint venture, Hero Group bought the shares held by Honda. Subsequently, in August 2011 the company was renamed Hero MotoCorp with a new corporate identity. In June 2012, Hero Motocorp approved a proposal to merge the investment arm of its parent Hero Investment Pvt. Ltd. into the automaker. The decision comes after 18 months of its split from Honda Motors.

1990’s MAL logo

Excerpt from http://www.majesticauto.in/aboutus.html

Majestic Auto Limited (MAL): The company was originally incorporated as a private limited company on 23.4.1973 under the name “Majestic Gears (P) Limited”. It was manufacturing various bicycle components for M/S Hero Cycles Pvt. Ltd. It was promoted by Sh. Satyanand Munjal, Sh.Brijmohan Lall Munjal and Sh. Om Parkash Munjal of Hero Cycles Limited. The company, having understood the requirement of Indian markets of two wheeler industry, decided to go in for producing of a suitable moped in the year 1975. This company converted to a public limited company on 2nd April,1977. The name of the company had been changed to M/s Majestic Auto limited and a fresh certificate of incorporation was obtained on 9th August,1977. In 1978, the company diversified into the manufacture of 49cc mopeds under the brand name of “Hero Majestic”. The Company has since then recorded a phenomenal growth, every year, in its production capacity. The Company became full-fledged public limited company on 29th October 1985.

Majestic Auto Limited logo 2014

MAL, established in 1973, is a part of India’s well-known Hero Group of Companies comprising 30 companies, each one having established its own respective production line in India and in International Market. The turnover of the Hero Group in 2004-2005 was over US $ 4 Billion. Hero Group of Companies have a number of prestigious collaboration to their credit namely Honda Motors and Showa of Japan. MAL has diversified in 1999 in the field of Fine Blanked Components in technical collaboration with Feintool of Switzerland. Company is supplying components for the major automobile companies of India like Maruti, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Ford, Toyota & General Motors, Bosch India, Hero MotoCorp, Fiat and Force Motors. MAL has further established a modern unit to manufacture various types of silencers for Hero Motorcycles, Stator & Rotor assembly for LG Electronics and Tecumseh.

Handy Bikes in 1980's 1055 W 5th Ave Columbus OH 43212

Handy Bikes in the 80’s
1055 W 5th Ave
Columbus OH 43212

Handy Bikes in 2014

Handy Bikes Corp. in Columbus Ohio was the US importer of Hero Majestic mopeds, from about 1993 to 2005. They also sold many bicycles, and imported Hercules/Sachs mopeds, Sachs engines and sold certain 70’s-80’s new moped models in the 1990’s, like Colombia “Open Road” aka “Mopet”, with a large monotube frame and a Solo (not Sachs) engine. Their phone number 614-299-0550 and location at 1055 W 5th Av Columbus Ohio, has been the same since at least the 1970’s. In the early 1990’s Bill Cummings was their national sales executive. Bob Jones (BJ) was their main moped expert until 2012 when he retired. BJ helped 1000’s of people with moped parts and service, for several decades. Everyone salutes them!

In 2013 Handy Bikes liquidated the moped parts inventory and became strictly a bicycle-only store. At least two other stores do, or did, sell Hero Majestic mopeds:

Moped World http://www.mopedworld.com/MopedCatalog/Ankur/ForSale/Ankur.htm they may also have parts

Five Flags fiveflagsmotorbikes.com was active in late 2000’s, not available Aug 2014

1977 Mopeds http://www.1977mopeds.com/parts.html has some Hero Majestic parts shown, more not shown

2. 1993-1995 Hero Majestic

Hero, Hero-Majestic made in India by Hero-Majestic Majestic Auto Ltd.

Info Hero Majestic

1993 Hero-Majestic Ankur components: Majestic Auto Limited (MAL) one-speed 49cc 1.5 hp automatic engine, belt drive, points/magneto ignition, 12 volt AC lights, ULO tail light, CEV round head light, 2.25 x 17″ tires, MAL cast aluminum hubs, MAL exhaust, MAL large-mono-tube frame, painted blue or red, MAL fenders, painted white, MAL forks, chrome, MAL rear shocks, covers, Paradise-MAL speedometer, MAL two-person long seat.

’93 Hero Majestic Ankur

1993 Hero-Majestic Pacer components: Majestic Auto Limited (MAL) one-speed 49cc 1.5 hp automatic engine, belt drive, points/magneto ignition, 12 volt AC lights, ULO tail light, CEV round head light, 2.25 x 17″ tires, MAL cast aluminum hubs, MAL exhaust, MAL frame, MAL separate gas tank, 12×1 female gas valve, 30mm? push-in gas lid, MAL fenders, MAL forks, chrome, MAL rear shocks, covers, Paradise-MAL speedometer, MAL two-person long seat.

1993 Hero Majestic Pacer

1993 Hero Majestic Pacer no turn signals

1995 Hero Majestic Pacer no turn signals

1993 Hero-Majestic Panther components: Majestic Auto Limited (MAL) one-speed 49cc 1.5 hp automatic engine, belt drive, points/magneto ignition, 12 volt AC lights, ULO tail light, no turn signals, CEV round head light, 2.25 x 17″ tires, MAL cast aluminum hubs, MAL exhaust, MAL frame, MAL separate gas tank, 12×1 female gas valve, 30mm? push-in gas lid, MAL fenders, MAL forks, chrome, MAL rear shocks, covers, Paradise-MAL speedometer, MAL two-person long seat.

1993 Hero Majestic Panther
no turn signals

MAL cylinder & piston
alum. w/chrome bore

MAL crankcase set

MAL rings 40 x 2.0 GI

3. 2000-2005 Hero Majestic

2000 Hero-Majestic Panther components: Majestic Auto Limited (MAL) one-speed 49cc 1.5 hp automatic engine, belt drive, CDI (electronic) ignition, 12 volt AC lights, ULO tail light, round turn signals, CEV round head light, 2.25 x 17″ tires, MAL cast aluminum hubs, MAL exhaust, MAL frame, MAL separate gas tank, 12×1 female gas valve, 30mm? push-in gas lid, MAL fenders, MAL forks, chrome, MAL rear shocks, covers, Paradise-MAL speedometer, MAL two-person long seat.

2000 Hero Majestic Panther CEV head, ULO tail light
round turn signals

2000 Hero Majestic Panther round turn signals CEV 1210 head light CEV-clone tail light

2000 Hero Panther
CEV pancake head light
CEV-clone rect. tail light
round turn signals

2000 Hero Panther top tank in Handy Bikes showroom

2000 Panther top tank
in Handy Bikes showroom CEV round head light round turn signals

’01 Hero Majestic Panther CEV pancake head light round turn signals

2003 Hero Majestic Panther, Pacer, Gismo

Handy Bikes USA 2003 Hero Majestic flyer

2004 Hero-Majestic Pacer components: Majestic Auto Limited (MAL) one-speed 49cc 1.5 hp automatic engine, belt drive, CDI (electronic) ignition, 12 volt AC lights, Fiem tail light, Fiem rounded-rectangular turn signals, Feim or Saturnus? rectangular head light, 2.25 x 17″ tires, MAL cast aluminum hubs, MAL exhaust, MAL frame, MAL separate gas tank, 12×1 female gas valve, 30mm? push-in gas lid, MAL fenders, MAL forks, chrome, MAL rear shocks, covers, Paradise-MAL speedometer, MAL two-person long seat.

2004 Hero Majestic Pacer
Fiem rectangular signals
Fiem square tail light
Saturnus? rect. head light

2004 Hero Majestic Pacer Fiem rectangular signals Fiem square tail light Saturnus? rect. head light

2004 Hero Majestic Pacer

Fiem (India) makes automotive lights, signals, mirrors, non-automotive lights indoor, outdoor, street lights, solar panels, and more.

2005 Hero Majestic Pacer Fiem rectangular signals Fiem square tail light Fiem rectangle head light

2005 Hero Majestic Pacer Feim rectanglular signals Feim square tail light CEV-clone rect. head light

04 Hero Majestic Pacer Fiem signals & TL Saturnus? rect. HL

2003 Pacer magneto (for reference not for sale)

2003 Pacer flywheel (for reference not for sale)

2004 Pacer instruments Paradise-MAL speedo

2004 Pacer tail and signal lights have the Fiem logo

2004 Pacer engine right pedal thread 14mm ?

’04 Pacer turn signal lens made in India by Fiem

2005 Hero Majestic Ankur was sold new, online by fiveflagsmotorbikes.com

2005 Hero Maj. Ankur
fiveflagsmotorbikes.com
Fiem lights

2003 Hero Majestic Ankur carburetor is a Vespa Dellorto clone

2003 Hero Maj. Ankur carburetor is a Vespa Dellorto clone

2006 Hero Majestic Pacer

Handy Bikes USA 2006 Hero Majestic Pacer flyer

This was a 2006 model, but was made in 2005.

2006 Hero Majestic Ankur

Handy Bikes USA 2006 Hero Majestic Ankur flyer

This was a 2006 model, but was made in 2005.

Non-USA versions

2008? Hero Student
is a kickstart Ankur,
same engine but 60cc

Hero Student (Euro model) controls

Unfortunately, Myrons does not have Hero Majestic parts, except for a few semi-universal things.

4. 2000-2005 Hero Puch

Hero-Puch made in India by Hero Motors various engines

Puch Remakes Not Puch

Puch remakes: After Puch went bankrupt in 1987, the Puch name and the equipment and “recipes” needed to make mopeds were sold. There were four Puch re-makers:

Piaggio (Italy) around 1988. Piaggio made the Puch Super Maxi.

Maxwell (Turkey) about 1988. Maxwell made a Puch Super Maxi.

Manet (Slovakia) around 1994. Manet made the Puch Korado.

MAL (India) around 1990. MAL made Hero-Puch, TVS and Yumbo.

Info Hero Puch

2000 Hero Puch Automatic

2001 Hero Puch Automatic

Myrons has serviced a few Hero Puch Automatics that had things made imprecise, or off-center (like the clutch drum), or with poor quality materials (like the fork rubbers). So many of them, perhaps only some of the ones exported to the US, have excess engine vibration from the imbalanced large rotating things, like the clutch drum and the flywheel.

2000 Hero Puch Automatic components: 35mph 3.2 hp 49cc (or 41mph 4.2 hp 65cc) Puch remake one-speed automatic engine, kick-start (no pedals), steel chrome traditional spoke wheels with cast aluminum hubs

2000 Hero Puch Shakti 2G 2-Gears, manual shift no clutch (India model)

2000 Hero Puch Shakti 2G
two gears, manual shift
no clutch (India model)

2001 HP Turbo Sport

2001 Hero Puch 65 (India model)
two gears 65cc 41mph (67kph)

2005 Hero Puch Turbo Sport components: 35mph 3.2 hp 49cc (or 41mph 4.2 hp 65cc) Puch remake 2 (or 3) speed foot-shift (no clutch) engine, kick-start (no pedals), aluminum die cast “5-star mag” wheels, 2.50 – 16 tires

2005 Hero Puch Turbo Sport
(USA) two gears 49cc 35mph

Here are some Hero-Puch reviews: http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Hero-Puch-review-qotusnnslm

2005 Hero Puch Turbo Sport is a beautiful bike. Thousands of people use this machine faithfully in India, where it is called Hero Puch Shakti.

1985 Puch Austro Daimler, a technologically advanced pedal moped, made in Austria, designed by Porsche.

1998-00 Hero Puch Maxwell (made in India)
While Porsche did help design the Austro Daimler for Puch in the early 1980’s, they did not help design the Maxi. The sign implies they did.

1985-86 Puch Maxi Sport LS 2-speed (made in Austria)
This was the last and the best “real” Puch moped. The first Hero Puch mopeds, made in India, were Euro-model remakes (1-speed kick start) of this (2-speed automatic).

5. 2000-05 Yumbo

Yumbo made in India by Hero-Majestic MAL engine

Yumbo was a brand name of kids motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, and mopeds, imported to the USA by Mod Cycles Corporation, 7547 NW 52 St, Miami FL 33166. These two mopeds were 2 out of about 10 models in the 2004 Yumbo sales brochure.

2002 Yumbo Free, Roadpower, Dakar

2004 Yumbo Free and Yumbo Sport

The Yumbo Free is the same as a Hero Puch Automatic.

The Yumbo Sport is the same as a Hero-Majestic Ankur.

2005 Yumbo Free (Euro model)

2005 Yumbo Free close ups

6. 2000-05 TVS

TVS made in India by Hero-Majestic MAL engine

2001 TVS Sport and TVS Champ

2001 TVS XL-Super and TVS Scooty

The TVS Champ is the same as a Hero-Majestic Panther.

2005 was the last year for most 50cc US models

2005 was the last year of production for Hero and many other brands of mopeds and scooters intended for sale in the USA, because 2006 was the first year that US EPA required under-250cc on-road motor-driven-cycles to meet clean air emissions standards. While many of the 4-stroke engines were already clean enough, like the 100, 125, 150, and 200cc scooters, most of the two-stroke 49cc engines were not able to meet the strict standards. As a result most 49cc US-model mopeds and scooters stopped selling those non-EPA-compliant models. Some switched to four stroke engines. Some, mainly just Tomos, were able to “clean up their act” and developed a clean two-stroke 49cc moped.

Myrons Mopeds does not have specific Hero, TVS, or MAL parts, other than things that are compatible with other mopeds.

Avanti

July 13, 2012

Avanti made in India by Mont Motors Garelli remake

Mont Motors Limited is located in Rajasthan, India. It was established by Pacco Group of Companies in 1997-98. Mont Motors was the first in India to manufacture mopeds in 1984 with technical collaboration from Agrati Garelli of Italy.

The main products of Monto Motors Limited are as follows:

Mopeds (Garelli VIP engine): Motor Cycles: Mini HD:

Avanti Auto Power 1-speed Bright Bike Avanti X-Bike
Avanti Carrier 1?-speed 100cc Motor Cycle Avanti Zipper
Avanti Mont 1-speed 125cc Motor Cycle Avanti Zip Zap
Avanti Kobra 2-speed 150cc Motor Cycle Avanti Kid Bike
Avanti Super Sport 2-speed Gazzab Avanti Club 70
Avanti Porta 2-speed Blaster Kid Harley

Avanti Speed Versions

2000’s Aravali (Avanti) Autopower from Uruquay

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Cosmo Stinger made in India by Mont Motors Garelli remake

Myrons Mopeds does not have specific Avanti or Cosmo Stinger parts, other than things that are compatible with other mopeds. The only exception is a new red 2001 Autopower that was parted out. Those parts will be shown here eventually.

Gitane made in Italy by Testi Minarelli V1 engine

Contents:

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

1. Fantic History

2. Fantic, Broncco, Concord and Gary Models

3. Concord Parts

Gadabout (UK) made in England by Phillips

Gadabout (US) made in Italy by Moto BM Minarelli V1 engine

1978

1979

1980

1981

Baretta made in Italy by Piccoli Motori Minarelli V1 or Morini MO1 Baretta also made in Italy by Italvelo Morini MO2 engine

Baretta of America – Timeline

Baretta of America – 1977 Parts Catalog

Model 22

Model 38

Magnum

Model 44

Mag Wheels

Demm made in Italy by Daldi e Matteucci Motori Demm 1-speed engine

Demm mopeds (US models)

Contents:

1. Italjet 2. Indian (USA) 3. Italjet (USA) 4. Engines

1. Italjet

2. Indian (Italjet, Munch, Taiwan)

1969

1970

1971

1972

1973

1974

1975

1976

1977

3. Italjet Mini-Cycles

1978-79 Pack-A-Way (5″ rims)

1980-84 Pack 2 (5″ rims)

1978-84 MM5B Mini Mini (8″ rims)

1978-80 M5B Mini (10″ rims)

1980-84 M5C Mini (10″ rims)

1982-84? M5D Mini (10″ rims)

1978-80 JC5B Junior Cross (15 and 12″ rims)

1980-82 JC5C Junior Cross (14 and 12″ rims)

1982-84 JC5D Junior Cross (14 and 12″ rims)

1978-79? SX50 Motocross (14 and 12″ rims)

1978-79 CX50 Motocross (14 and 12″ rims)

1978-79 CX50R Motocross (14 and 12″ rims)

4. Engines

Murray made by Murray (USA) Puch 1-speed engine

History

Murray Mopeds

1979-80 Murray Models

1981-82 Murray Models

Murray Components (Parts)

AMF made in USA by AMF McCulloch or Minarelli engine

AMF Roadmaster Mopeds

McCulloch BHE900 Moped Engine

AMF Roadmaster (110)

AMF Roadmaster (115)

AMF Roadmaster XL (120)

AMF Roadmaster XL (125)

AMF Roadmaster XL (130)

AMF Roadmaster (140 or 141)

The End of AMF Mopeds

AMF 110 Tires

AMF 110 Throttle

Contents: 1. Hero Motors and MAL Contents: 2. 1993-95 Hero-Majestic Contents: 3. 2000-05 Hero-Majestic Contents: 4. 2000-05 Hero-Puch Contents: 5. 2000-05 Yumbo Contents: 6. 2000-05 TVS

1. Hero Motors and MAL

2. 1993-1995 Hero Majestic

Hero, Hero-Majestic made in India by Hero-Majestic Majestic Auto Ltd.

3. 2000-2005 Hero Majestic

4. 2000-2005 Hero Puch

Hero-Puch made in India by Hero Motors various engines

5. 2000-05 Yumbo

Yumbo made in India by Hero-Majestic MAL engine

6. 2000-05 TVS

TVS made in India by Hero-Majestic MAL engine

2005 was the last year for most 50cc US models

Avanti made in India by Mont Motors Garelli remake

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

Baretta made in Italy by Piccoli Motori Minarelli V1 or Morini MO1
Baretta also made in Italy by Italvelo Morini MO2 engine

1. Italjet
2. Indian (USA)
3. Italjet (USA)
4. Engines

Contents: 1. Hero Motors and MAL
Contents: 2. 1993-95 Hero-Majestic
Contents: 3. 2000-05 Hero-Majestic
Contents: 4. 2000-05 Hero-Puch
Contents: 5. 2000-05 Yumbo
Contents: 6. 2000-05 TVS