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Superbike MX5

by M W Doran

I recently returned from my holiday in Menorca and, whilst in Ciudadela, I found a bike shop selling a new cyclemotor.  The motor is an 'MX5' and fits halfway down the seat tube driving the rear tyre by means of a roller.  The motor was for sale at approx £250 (plus import duties to H M Customs no doubt!)  The roller can be engaged and disengaged by means of a handlebar control; there is also a conventional twist-grip.  The petrol tank is underslung from the cross-bar in front of the rider.

Superbike MX5

Tech Data MX5

Cylinder capacity 33cc
Speed 25 - 28mph
Tank capacity 2 litres
Range 100 miles
Consumption 240mpg
Clutch Automatic
Cooling forced air to finned cylinder
Petroil mix 50:1 or 25:1
Ignition breaker-less electronic

A smaller version, the 22cc 'MX3', is also available.


First published - December 1995


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