Rizzato Parts

July 13, 2012
1978 Califfo moped made by C. Rizzato Padova, Italy distributed by Promark Products Ohio USA

1978 Califfo moped made by Cesare Rizzato
distributed by Promark Products Ohio USA

Rizzato       made in Italy by Cesare Rizzato

The famous Atala bicycle company was founded in Italy in 1921 by Cesare Rizzato. In the 1970’s the Cesare Rizzato and Company produced mopeds in Padova, Italy.

Rizzato Califfo was imported to the US by Promark Products, in Ohio USA. Components: Dellorto SHA 14/9 or 14/12 carburetor, Domino 70’s chrome controls with “wrap-around” type throttle, Grimeca 90mm hubs and brakes, 11mm axles, CEV lights, CEV round chrome switches, CEV handlebar mount speedometer with LH driver.

1978 Rizzato Callifo Rizzato 1-spd engine

1978 Rizzato Califfo
Rizzato 119 engine

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rizzato La Mopette was imported to the US by G.B. Enterprises, in 6535 N Clark St, Chicago, Illinois USA.

1978 Rizzato La Mopette

1978 Rizzato La Mopette

1978 Rizzato La Mopette

1978 La Mopette

1978 Rizzato La Mopette sold by G.B. Enterprises in Chicago

La Mopette sold by G.B. Enterprises

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1978 Rizzato La Mopette ID badge

1978 La Mopette ID

1978 Rizzato cylinder

Rizzato 119 cylinder
piston port induction

 

 

From the photos it is obvious that at least most of the La Mopette parts are the same as Califfo. But some things are not visible and therefore uncertain.

 

 

 

 

 


Rizzato 119 engine

Rizzato Callifo left side

Rizzato 119 motor left

Rizzato Califfo right side

Rizzato 119 motor right

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rizzato Engine

 

 


1978-80 Rizzato Califfo (US model) Parts List

After about 1980, ’78-80 Rizzato Califfo mopeds and parts were distributed by Califfo American, Inc. in Norwalk Ohio USA. Their parts list below gives many specifications, thankfully. So equivalent parts can possibly be found. 

After 1982, ’78-80 Rizzato Califfo mopeds and parts were distributed by Growth Products, Inc. at 124 Lake St, Crystal Michigan 48818 USA

 

 

 


Other Rizzato Models (non-US)

1980 Rizzato Califfo 80 with case-inducted Rizzato 122 motor

1980 Rizzato Califfo 80, Rizzato 122 motor

1980 Rizzato Califfo 80

1980 Rizzato Califfo 80
is still 49cc under 2hp

Rizzato 122 motor

Rizzato 122 motor
case reed induction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90's Rizzato Califfone tubone type frame

90’s Rizzato Califfone
tubone type frame
(Euro model)

1998 Rizzato Buffalo (Euro model)

1998 Rizzato Buffalo
(Euro model)

Rizzato Buffalo engine

Rizzato Buffalo engine

These late 1980’s and later Rizzato mopeds were not sold in the USA. So parts for these are only known by pictures and/or customer’s measurements, in some cases. Many of the things look familiar.