Motobecane made in Italy by Motobecane Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engine
1980 Motobecane Sebring made in Italy by Ateliers de la Motobecane SA
1980 Motobecane Sebring
Morini MO-2 engine
1981 Motobecane Sebring
Morini MO-2 engine
Malaguti made in Italy by Malaguti Morini MO1, M1 or MO2Malaguti is a family-owned motorcycle company based in San Lazzaro di Savena, Italy, founded by Antonio Malaguti in 1930. Antonio Malaguti was a well-known sportsman and racing cyclist.
1976-77 Malaguti Commuter official photo
(from the 1977 book “Mopeds” by Paul Dupre)
Malaguti Commuter was a US-model moped, one of the many successful products Malaguti made in the late 1970’s. These machines were originally imported to the US by Malaguti of America, 1851 Post Road, Warwick, Rhode Island USA.
Around maybe 1982, when the moped boom was almost over, Marina Mobili Inc, in Moonachie, New Jersey USA, bought out the US inventory and the rights to continue to distribute the Malaguti Commuter mopeds. MMI continued the trade name “Malaguti of America”.
Malaguti is not in the 1981 Moped Buyers Guide. In the 1977 book “Mopeds” by Paul Dupre there is one model, the Malaguti Commuter. The photos on the internet have dates of manufacture consistent with 1976 to 1980. This is a typical date range for US model mopeds.
1976 Malaguti Commuter
1977 Malaguti Commuter
1977 Commuter 1
Morini MO-1
Gyromat engine
1977 Malaguti Commuter 2
’77 Malaguti Commuter 1
1977 Commuter 1
with “snowflake” mags
70’s Quattrotto Mono
Canada model ad
1976-77 models had a solo seat. 1977-80 had a long seat.
1976-78 models had a CEV 9350 large oval 1-bulb tail lamp, a CEV “bullet” large bucket head light with built-in speedometer, and CEV round chrome clamp-on handlebar switches.
Canada models had different lights, switches, wiring and generator coils.
’78 Malaguti Pilot, same as Cosmo Colt 3
’78 Malaguti Pilot, Morini MO-2 engine
Malaguti ID
1978 Malaguti Commuter 2
1979 Malaguti Commuter 1
The gas tank stickers always said “Commuter” without any “1” or “2”.
At first the floorboard sides said nothing. After early 1977 they said “Commuter 1” or “Commuter 2”.
The ID plate was red and did not say the model.
1979 Malaguti Commuter 2
1980 Malaguti Commuter 1
1979-80 models had a CEV 9400 rectangular 2-bulb tail lamp, a CEV small bucket headlight, handlebar-mounted Veglia speedometer, CEV black plastic sliding clamp-on handlebar switches.
1980 models had a black Morini M1 reed valve engine. It produced more torque, for quicker acceleration. It climbed hills and accelerated as good as the MO-2 two-speed did.
Malaguti floorboard is the same as Baretta. The carburetor hole has been cut to allow easy removal without disconnecting the throttle cable.
Malaguti gas valve
1977 gas valve
Morini MO-1 start cable versions, side-pull and forward-pull
The three left photos A,B,C are Malaguti Commuters with Morini MO-1 Gyromat “side pull” engine. The start cable goes through the frame and pulls sideways. It enters the frame through a large hole on the left above the flywheel. The conduit stops at a small hole on the right.
The two right photos D,E are non-Malaguti mopeds with Morini MO-1 Gyromat and non-Gyromat “front pull” engines. The start cable does not go through the frame. Instead it is “backwards” because the inner wire is fixed and the conduit moves with the start lever arm.
This also shows that some Gyromat branded MO-1 engines have side-pull type clutch covers, and some have forward-pull type clutch-transmission covers.
Malaguti components: 1976-79 Morini MO-1 Gyromat with side-pull start cable, or 1977-79 Morini MO-2 with internal start cable, or 1979-80 Morini M1 (black) engine with forward-pull start cable, Dellorto SHA 14/12 or 14/9 carburetor, Domino chrome levers/controls, CEV electrics, 2.25-16″ tires, Grimeca hubs and 90mm brakes, CEV or Veglia speedometer with LH driver. 
Info Intramotor
iIntramotor (Intramotor-Gloria S.p.A) began in Verona, Italy in 1971, and later moved to Arcole. They made lightweights with 49 to 124cc Sachs and Minarelli engines.
’76 Intramotor Gloria
Morini Gyromat eng
PV black plastic levers
1977 Intramotor Scout Morini Gyromat engine
Domino chrome levers
Intramotor Mini Kid
PV black levers
Speed Versions: A 1976 Scout, 20mph 1.0hp, on ID plate, has a SHA 14/12 carb with a 48 jet
Speed Versions: A 1977 Blanco, 25mph 1.5hp, on ID plate, has a SHA 14/12 carb with a 48 jet
1976 Intramotor flyer (Euro models)
The Mini-Kid in action.
folds up, carries easy
Intramotor was imported to the US by F.G.S. Enterprises Inc.
Intramotor components: Minarelli V1 (some Blancos) or Morini Gyromat engine, Dellorto SHA 14/12 (or 14/9) carburetor, CEV lights and switches, Domino (some Scouts) or PV controls and levers, Grimeca hubs and brakes, CEV speedometer with LH driver. Scout gas valve is 10×1 male spigot down (or left, or right).
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.
updated 2020-06
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.
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 P4
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 P4
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 P4
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 P4
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 P4
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
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
’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
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
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.
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.
1. 1978 Gadabout, 2. 1978 Gadabouts by Tom Hartman, 3. 1978 Pryer Gadabout
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.
1. 1980 Gadabout trike, 2. 1980 Gadabout, 3. 1980 Gadabout
1980 Gadabout from Terry Elsenrath
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.
updated 2020-06
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Contents:
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 Clymer Papoose, Minarelli P4 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 P4
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 P4
Scrambler 100 (street 4-speed) Morini 100
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 P4
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 P4
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.
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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 P4
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 P4
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.
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 P4E
SE-74 Super Enduro (off road 70cc 4-speed 8hp) Minarelli P4E-70
MX-74 Motocross (off road 70cc 4s 8hp) Minarelli P4E-70
X80 Motocross 80 (off road 75cc 6-spd 10?hp) Minarelli P6-75
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 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) P4E-70
SE-74 Super Enduro(street 70cc 4s 8hp) P4E-70
ME-74 Moto Enduro (street 70cc 4s 8hp) P4E-70
ME-76 Moto Enduro (street 70cc 6s 8hp) P6-70
MX-76 Motocross (off road 70cc 6s 8hp) P6-70
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.
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 P4E-70
ME-76 ( street 6-speed ?hp) Minarelli P6-70
MX-76 (off road 6-speed ?hp) Minarelli P6-70
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.
1975-76 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 P4E-75
ME-76 ( street 6-speed 8hp) Minarelli P6-75
MX-76 (off road 6-speed 8hp) Minarelli P6-75
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 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
1977-78 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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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
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 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 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 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
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 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:
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.
1980 Murray Brochure 1
1980 Murray Brochure 2
1980 Murray Brochure 3
1980 Murray Brochure 4
1980 Murray Brochure 5
1980 Murray Brochure 6
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
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
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
