updated 2020-12
Contents: 1. Puch US Models Chart
Contents: 2. US Models 1976-1986
1. Puch US Model Mopeds Chart
This chart is an overview and for identifying models by their color. Compiled from official Puch parts catalogs, bulletins, manuals and flyers, by Shaun Strahm, February 2005
2. USA Model Mopeds 1976-1986
1972-75 Puch Maxi S
These were the same as 1976.
1976 Puch Maxi S, Maxi N, Nostalgic
1976 Maxi N, S
1976 Nostalgic
1976 Maxi N
1976 Nostalgic, S
1977 Puch Rigid, Maxi, Maxi S, Newport
The Maxi N became the Rigid. The Nostalgic became the Newport. The Maxi S became Maxi Sport.
1977 Rigid, Maxi
1977 Maxi-S, Newport
Puch 1977 p1
Puch 1977 p2
Puch 1977 p3
Puch 1977 p4
Puch 1977 p5
Puch 1977 p6
Puch 1977 p7
Puch 1977 p8
1978-1979 Puch GN, Maxi, Maxi Luxe, Sport, Newport L, Sport MkII, Maxi II, Magnum XK, Magnum MkII
Info Puch 1978
Puch 1978 Flyer
The Rigid became the GN.
The two speed engine was introduced on Maxi II.
The Maxi Sport became the Sport, or Sport MkII.
The Newport became Newport L, or Newport (oil inject).
The Magnum top tank models were introduced.
1978 Puch GN
1978 Puch Maxi
1978 Puch Maxi Luxe
1978 Puch Newport
oil injection
1978 Puch Sport
1978 Puch Sport MkII
1978 Puch Magnum XK
1978 Magnum MkII
1978 Puch Newport
1978 Puch Newport L
1978 Puch Newport L
1980-1981 Puch Maxi, Maxi Luxe, Newport II, Sport MkII, Magnum II, Magnum LTD, Series B
Info Puch 1980
1980-81 Magnums
Many one speed models were discontinued.
The Newport became Newport II.
The Magnum XK became Magnum II.
The 100 year anniversary Magnum Limited Edition.
The Puch Series B was better known as Murray.
1981 Puch Series B
90% same as Murray
Puch 1981 p1-2
Puch 1981 p3-4
Puch 1981 p5-6
Puch 1981 p7-8
Puch 1981 p9-10
Puch 1980 Ad
1980 Puch Magnum MkII restored by B. Small
1982-1984 Puch Dart, Maxi Sport LS, Cobra, Austro-Daimler
1984 Puch Dart, Cobra
1984 Maxi Sport LS, Austro Daimler
1983 Maxi Sport LS
Puch spent much time and money designing the Austro Daimler (Maxi Plus).
Puch called it “Austro Daimler” in the sales flyer, and “Maxi Plus” in the parts manual.
Too bad it had a high price, and was only made 1984-1986.
1983 Puch Dart
1984 Puch Dart, left
1984 Puch Dart, right
1984 Puch Dart engine
1985-1986 Puch Maxi, Maxi Sport LS, Maxi Sport LS 2, Cobra 2, Austro-Daimler 2
Info Puch 1986
1985 Puch Maxi Sport LS 2
1986 Maxi Sport LS 2 speed
1985 Puch Maxi
1985 Puch Maxi silver
The 1984-85 Puch Maxi had a thinner front rim and tire. Front rim was 1.1 x 17″ with 2.00 x 17″ tire. Rear rim was 1.35 x 17″ with 2.25 x 17″ tire.
1986 Puch Cobra 2
1986 Puch Cobra 2
1986 Cobra 2 dash
1986 Cobra 2 ID