Moto Rumi
An Italian Masterpiece
Moto Rumi
A Brief History of the Marque
Manufactured: 1968-1975 [1]
Based at via Modenese 236 Vignola (Modena) and run by Vittorio Pellegrini, the company built motorcycles for young riders and lightweight sportsbike enthusiasts. Models include the Paciugo, the Paciughino, the Mistralino Mistralino TM 80 and TM 50, and numerous 50cc roadsters including the rather attractive Squalo.
The 1971 S50 had a 4-speed Franco Morini engine, clipon handlebars, Ceriani forks, Borani alloy rims, Grimeca or Bernardi 4LS brake. A Monza tuning kit was available with a larger bore, higher compression, performance exhaust and Dell-Orto 20mm carburettor (standard was 14/12). There was also a water-cooled version available.
1972 model range: Dolly, Personal (2 types) Sport Squalo Turbo, Sport Special Turbo, Scrambler Turbo, Cross-Strada S. Turbo. There were three 50cc Zundapp engined models: a Zundapp 125cc Cross and two 125cc Morini-powered machines - the Cross and the Regolarita.
Tecnomoto Cross Strada S 50 cc. 1972
Specification:
Engine: Franco Morini 2-stroke single-cylinder – bore and stroke 38 x 42 – 47.6 cc. – compression ratio 8.9 : 1 – maximum power 1.21 h.p (as per regulations) at 4,400 rpm – Carburetto: Dell'Orto Ø 14 mm – 5% petrol/oil mixture – 4-speed gearbox;
Chassis: dual cradle steel frame - Front suspension: telescopic fork (Bonazzi – Gambetta) - rear: Ceriani shock absorbers; Pirelli tyres front 2.50 - 19 – rear 3.00 – 17; Drum brakes Ø 118 mm. – Aimon Facem rims; Exhaust system: CBA; Fuel capacity: 5 litres; Handlebar: Verlicchi ; Dimensions and weight: Empty weight 66 kg; Maximum speed: 40 km/h; Colours: blue, green or red.
Notes: 1. 1979 is also given as the final date of manufacture, but 1975 is more likely correct.
Sources: MC Storico Conti, mangiapolvereoldirtbike.blogspot.com, sales literature, et al.
Hi,
Yes it is a mono shock frame, please see photos re numbers etc which I hope will help you identify the model and year. I have decided to restore the bike as everything is there, albeit a little rusty. It will be good for my grandson an couple of years time.
Frame now cleaned up with one coat of Hamerite more coats to follow. The front & rear tyres are 2.75/300 x 12 on plastic/nylon wheels.
Kind regards
Ray Doncaster
