It was 1926 and the young Motobécane brand decided to create a larger displacement model to support the MB1 at dealerships. In order not to put off either the agents or the customers and to be sure not to compromise the very name of Motobécane, a new brand was found, which would be the Motoconfort
1926 308 MC1
308 cm3 2T
The cycle part, comfortably seated on two large balloon tires (700x80), is suspended at the front by a pendulum fork based on the principle of that of the MB1. Braking is provided by two single-pad brakes, both acting on the rear wheel. The main one, actuated by the right heel, acts on the transmission pulley while the second controlled by the right hand acts on a rim pulley located on the other side of the wheel. This model will be manufactured in 1927 without any evolution.
1928 308 Type F
308 cm3 2T
The 2 speed gearbox is retained but it has secondary transmission by chain. Given the removal of the rim pulley, the two brake pads exert their pressure on the right pulley. The pedal also changes sides.
1929 308 Type F4 / MC7 at Motoconfort
308 cm3 2T
Aesthetic upheaval with the abandonment of the inter-tube tank in favour of a very "Art Deco" saddle tank. New "Druid" type fork. The braking pulley disappears and leaves room for two drum brakes. The toolbox is placed on the side of the luggage rack. The electric lighting is now fitted as standard and activated by simply tilting the "Alternovi" on the flywheel.
1930 308 Type F5 / MC8
308 cm3 2T
The final evolution had a parallelogram fork and central spring.
This page is adapted from an archive of a site by Patrick Barrabès. Further information under French Resources
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