Parilla Motorcycles

Moto Parilla 49 Parillino Sport 4T 1956

The Parilla factory began building the 49cc "Parillino" in 1956.

The factory continued to build 49cc models until 1964. There was also a 2-stroke 49cc engine option and a step-through touring model.

Cosmopolitan Motors marketed this machine as the "Hornet" when they introduced it in the United States in 1958. Two years later they changed the name of the moped to the "Dart". The engine was a 3-speed 49cc OHV 49cc. The Parillino 'Sport' was sold in the US with a larger fuel tank and a small windshield.

Specifications

    Engine: Single cylinder 4-stroke OHV

    Bore & stroke: 39 x 40 mm

    Compression ratio: 6.75:1

    Engine Capacity: 49cc

    Maximum power: 1.6 h.p. @ 6,000 rpm by rods and rockers

    Valves per cylinder: 2

    Carburettor: Dell'Orto SO 14/9

    Cooling system: Air cooled

    Ignition: By flywheel-magneto with regular spark advance of 34°

    Lubrication: Wet sump forced circulation with mechanical gear pump

    Transmission: Gear primary, chain final

    Clutch: Cable operated with 1 dragged friction disc and 2 dragging disk

    Gearbox: 3-Speed gearbox with handlebar control

    Starter: Kick-starter

    Throttle: Cable operated

    Frame type: Pressed steel

    Front Suspension: Telescopic fork and shock absorbers

    Rear Suspension: Swingarm with hydraulic shock absorbers

    Front Brake: Drum

    Rear Brake: Drum

    Front tyre: 2.00 x 18 in.

    Rear tyre: 2.00 x 18 in.

    Seat: Dual seat

    Fuel tank capacity: 7.5 litre (2 Gallon)

    Top speed: 72.4 km/h (45 mph)

    Weight: 48 Kg (105 lbs.)

Source: Hessink's NL