Maico F100 Piccolo / Derby (1934 -39)

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The Maico F100 Piccolo or Derby is a motorcycle produced from 1934 to 1939. It has a single cylinder, two-stroke Fichtel & Sachs engine with a capacity of 98 cc and a maximum power of 1.8 kW or 2.5 hp. The cooling system is air-cooled and the fuel system uses a Fichtel & Sachs carburetor. The starting mechanism is a cycling pedal type, and the transmission is a 2-speed with a gearshift on the tank. The final drive is through a chain. The frame is a dual front tube, closed construction with dual coil spring front suspension and no rear suspension, only a spring-loaded saddle. Both front and rear brakes are drums with a diameter of 125 mm. The front and rear tires are 2.25 x 26 inches. The wet weight of the motorcycle is approximately 58 kg or 128 lbs, and it has a top speed of 60 km/h or 37 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Maico F100 Piccolo / Derby

Year: 1934 – 39
Engine: Single cylinder, two stroke, Fichtel & Sachs
Capacity: 98 cc / 6.0 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 48 x 54 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Fuel system: Fichtel & Sachs carburetor
Exhaust: Single
Starting: Cycling pedal type
Max Power: 1.8 kW / 2.5 hp
Transmission: 2-Speed, gearshift on tank
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Dual frint tube, closed
Front Suspension: Dual coil springs
Rear Suspension: None, spring loaded saddle
Front Brake: Drum, 125 mm
Rear Brake: Drum, 125 mm
Front Tyre: 2.25 x 26 in.
Rear Tyre: 2.25 x 26 in.
Wet Weight: 58 kg / 128 lbs
Top Speed: 60 km/h / 37 mph

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Bimota HB1 (1975)

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The Bimota HB1 was a rare and exquisite motorcycle produced in 1975, with a limited production of only 12 units estimated. It was powered by a transverse four-cylinder, four-stroke, SOHC engine, featuring 2 valves per cylinder, resulting in a displacement of 736cc. Its bore x stroke measured 61 x 63mm, and its compression ratio was 9.2:1. The cooling system was a combination of air and oil-cooled. The motorcycle featured a battery induction coil ignition and an electric starter. It was capable of generating a maximum power output of 51.5 kW or 69 hp at 8000 rpm. The gearbox had five speeds, and the final drive type was a chain. The HB1 had a double open cradle frame structure constructed from chrome-molybdenum tubes. The front suspension consisted of telescopic forks, and the rear suspension was managed by a monoshock. The front and rear brakes had two discs and a single disc, respectively. Overall, the Bimota HB1 was an exceptional motorcycle that combined performance and design into a rare collector’s item.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota HB1

Year: 1975
Production: 12 units (est.)
Engine: Transverse four cylinder, four stroke, SOHC, 2 per cylinder
Capacity: 736 cc / 44.9 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 61 63 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Cooling System: Air / oil cooled
Induction: 4x 28mm Keihin carbs
Ignition: Battery induction coil
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 51.5 kW / 69 hp @ 8000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Double open cradle structure, made of chrome-molybdenum tubes
Front Suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear Suspension: Monoshock
Front Brakes: 2x discs
Rear Brakes: Single disc

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Maico F100 Piccolo / Derby (1934 -39)

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Bimota HB1 (1975)

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