Aermacchi Ala Bianca: history, specs, pictures

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Aermacchi Ala Bianca
Manufacturer
Also called Ala Bianca 175
Production 1957 - 1964
Engine
single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke 60.0mm x 61.0mm
Top Speed 62 mph (100 km/h)
Horsepower 9.25 HP (6.9 KW) @ 6500RPM
Fuel System carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multiplate
Suspension Front: telescopic
Rear: swingarm-two shocks
Brakes Front: expanding brake (drum brake)
Rear: expanding brake (drum brake). simplex
Front Tire 2.50-17
Rear Tire 2.75-17
Wheelbase 50.0 inches (1270 mm)
Length 77.56 inches (1970 mm)
Width 23.62 inches (600 mm)
Height 34.65 inches (880 mm)
Weight 242.51 pounds (110.0 Kg) (dry),
Fuel Capacity 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The Aermacchi Ala Bianca 175 was a single cylinder, four-stroke standard produced by Aermacchi between 1957 and 1964. It could reach a top speed of 62 mph (100 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 9.25 HP (6.9 KW) @ 6500 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a air cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 60.0mm bore x 61.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 174.2 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multiplate.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 2.50-17 front tire and a 2.75-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake). simplex in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic while the rear was equipped with a swingarm-two shocks. The Ala Bianca 175 was fitted with a 4.49 Gallon (17.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 242.51 pounds (110.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 50.0 inches (1270 mm) long.