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Latest revision as of 20:50, 23 November 2019


Moto-guzzi-zigolo-1953-1966-3.jpg
Moto Guzzi Zigolo
Manufacturer
Production 1953
Class Scooter
Engine
Single cylinder, 2-stroke, air-cooled
Bore / Stroke 58.9mm x 58.9mm
Compression ratio 1:6
Horsepower 4.02 HP (3.0 KW) @ 5200RPM
Fuel System Dell'Orto MAF 15 B1 Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 3-Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Clutch: Wet multi-plate
Suspension Front: Telescopic fork
Rear: Swingarm with friction dampers
Brakes Front: Drum
Rear: Drum
Front Tire 2.50x19
Rear Tire 2.50x19
Wheelbase 48.82 inches (1240 mm)
Weight 148.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual


The Moto Guzzi Zigolo was a Single cylinder, 2-stroke, air-cooled scooter produced by Moto Guzzi in 1953. Claimed horsepower was 4.02 HP (3.0 KW) @ 5200 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 58.9mm bore x 58.9mm stroke result in a displacement of just 98.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 3-Speed transmission. Power was moderated via the Wet multi-plate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.50x19 front tire and a 2.50x19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Drum in the front and a Drum in the rear. The front suspension was a Telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Swingarm with friction dampers. The wheelbase was 48.82 inches (1240 mm) long.

1953 - 1966 Moto Guzzi Zigolo[edit | edit source]

1953 - 1966 Moto Guzzi Zigolo 1953 - 1966 Moto Guzzi Zigolo 1953 - 1966 Moto Guzzi Zigolo 1953 - 1966 Moto Guzzi Zigolo

The Moto Guzzi Zigolo was launched in 1953 with a 98 cc two-stroke engine. That was probably also to the fact that producing a plate frame was much cheaper than a tubular frame. The engine was a single cylinder with a horizontal aluminum cylinder head and a cast-iron cylinder.



In Media[edit | edit source]