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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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