
LOT 579 N
1955 Motom 98cc TS Frame no. unable to locate Engine no. unable to locate
Sold for £4,600 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 579N
1955 Motom 98cc TS Frame no. unable to locate Engine no. unable to locate
The Summer Sale - LIVE AND ONLINE - BICESTER HERITAGE|16 August 2020, 10:00 BST|Bicester, Bicester Heritage
1955 Motom 98cc TS
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. unable to locate
Frame no. unable to locate
Engine no. unable to locate
Founded in Italy in 1945 and active until the early 1970s, Motom was unusual among European manufacturers of mopeds and ultra-lightweight motorcycles in preferring the four-stroke engine rather than the ubiquitous two-stroke. Pressed-steel spine frames were another Motom trademark although, as time progressed, models with tubular frames were introduced and proprietary Peugeot and Zündapp two-stroke engines adopted. The post-war scooter boom influenced certain motorcycle manufacturers, particularly in Italy, giving rise to strange-looking hybrids such as the Aermacchi Chimera, Moto Guzzi Galletto, and MV Agusta Pullman. This Motom 98 TS is another example of the trend, featuring an enclosed engine and a fuel tank housed within the frame members. Weighing 65kg (143lb) and with 7.3bhp on tap, the 98 TS had a top speed of 100km/h (62mph). An older restoration by a specialist, this rare Motom ultra-lightweight is offered with an operating and maintenance manual.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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| N | NOVA declaration |
| If purchased by a UK resident, this machine is subject to a NOVA declaration, whilst the responsibility of submitting the NOVA rests with the Buyer to do so, Bonhams will facilitate the process by engaging an agent (SHIPPIO) to undertake the NOVA and C88 (customs) application if applicable on the Buyer's behalf. A fee of £350 + VAT to do so will be added to the Buyer's invoice. |
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