Lot Ended
Description
Scaled-down tribute to
Honda’s MotoGP machinery; powered by a
simple 49cc engine; a delightful reminder that fun on two wheels doesn’t always
need to be full-size
Unearthed from the corner of a
domestic garage where it has spent the last few years in peaceful hibernation,
this Repsol-liveried mini moto
is a charming little survivor from the golden age of pocket-bike enthusiasm.
Still wearing its bright orange, blue and white colours with pride, it looks
every inch the scaled-down tribute to
Honda’s MotoGP machinery, albeit with rather less horsepower
and considerably more approachability.
Powered by a simple 49cc
two-stroke engine and
equipped with the usual pocket-bike essentials
— disc brakes, tiny wheels and a
frame that weighs about as much as a decent Sunday roast — these little machines were the
gateway drug for countless young riders and a source of endless amusement for
adults who should probably have known better. This example appears complete and
rolls freely, though after its period of inactivity it will naturally require
the usual recommissioning: fresh fuel, a carb clean, and perhaps a new
pull-start if enthusiasm
outpaces mechanical sympathy.
Cosmetically it presents well
for a garage find, with only light dusting and the odd scuff to show for its
years in storage. A rarity in the world of mini motos, where survival rates are
not traditionally high.
Offered strictly as seen and
not currently running, this little Repsol tribute offers an inexpensive and
entertaining project for anyone with a soft spot for small-scale motorcycling
mischief. Whether destined for display, paddock-duty or a second
childhood, it’s a delightful reminder that fun on
two wheels doesn’t always need to be
full-size.
Contact:
david.tassell@brightwells.com