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Swedish mopeds of the 1950s - part 3: Monark

Monarped M308F

Manufacturer:

AB Cykelfabriken Monark, Varberg, Sweden

Engine:

Ilo ‘Piano’ G50, capacity 49cc, 2-stroke, producing 0.8bhp at 4,300rpm.

Transmission:

2 or 3 speed gearbox in engine unit, fitted with kickstart.

Suspension:

Front: telescopic fork.  Back: swinging arm with telescopic dampers.

Tyres:

23"×2.25", white wall optional.

Frame:

Pressed steel, incorporating back mudguard.

Fuel tank:

4.3 litre with reserve.

Price:

960Kr (3-speed, 45Kr extra; white tyres, 5Kr extra)

1958 Monark Jubileums Monarped

Manufacturer:

AB Cykelfabriken Monark, Varberg, Sweden

Engine:

Capacity 49cc, 2-stroke, kickstart

Transmission:

2 or 3 speed gearbox in engine unit.

Suspension:

Front: telescopic fork.  Back: swinging arm with telescopic dampers.

Frame:

Pressed steel, incorporating back mudguard.

Fuel tank:

4.3 litre with reserve.

Colour:

Special glitter-gold finish in honour of the Jubilee day of 22 October 1957

Monark Monarped M578

Manufacturer:

AB Cykelfabriken Monark, Varberg, Sweden

Engine:

Pilot FM, capacity 49cc, producing 0.8bhp at 3,600rpm, flywheel magneto.

Transmission:

Beltdrive from engine to rear wheel, serparate chain for pedalling.  Single-speed.

Suspension:

Rigid frame. Teleskocopic front fork.

Tyres:

24"×2"

Fuel tank:

Capacity 4.3 litre

Price:

735Kr

Monarped M34F

Manufacturer:

AB Cykelfabriken Monark, Varberg, Sweden

Engine:

Ilo ‘Piano’ engine, capacity 49cc, 2-stroke, producing 0.8bhp at 4,300rpm varv/min.  Flywheel magneto with 6 volt lighting coils.

Transmission:

Chain drive, 2 or 3 speed gearbox in unit with engine.

Suspension:

Front: telescopic fork.  Back: swinging arm with telescopic dampers.

Hubs:

Full width hub brakes front and back.

Rims:

24"×2"

Price:

895Kr.  Supplement for 3-speed option, 45Kr

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