Iso Motorcycles and Scooters

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Historical Notes of the Marque

Count Renzo Rivolta, born in London in 1908, purchased the Isothermos factory in 1939, and moved it from Genoa to Bresso (Milano) in 1942 after it was bombed. Isothermos built refrigeration and railway equipment. Motorcycle production began in 1948. The firm built scooters and motorcycles including Isoscooter, Isomoto, Furetta and the Isocarro, the latter a three-wheeler. There was also a an Isetta microcar which was licenced to builders in several countries including France, Spain, UK, Germany, Belgium and Brazil. The BMW Isetta is by far the best known of the variations and some 130,000 of these were built in Germany.

Their first model was the 65cc Furetto scooter which struggled to achieve 50 km/h and was soon shelved.

This was followed by the 125cc Isoscooter, capable of a genuine 75 Km/h. Powered by a two-stroke along the lines of the Puch "Twingle", it had a similar appearance to the Furetto but did considerably better in the marketplace due to both its acceptable performance and modern suspension.

In later years the firm turned to sports cars powered by American GM and Chevrolet V8 engines.

More on the History of Iso

Iso Models 1948-1962

1948 -- Furetto Scooter 65cc
1949 -- Furetto Tipo Lusso Scooter
1949 -- Isoscooter Scooter 125cc twostroke
1950 -- Isomoto Motoleggera 125cc twostroke
1951 -- Isomoto Tipo B-GT 125cc twostroke
1951 -- Isocarro 125 Tipo A motofurgoncini twostroke 125cc
1952 -- ISO 200 200cc twostroke
1952 -- Isomoto Tipo C twostroke 125cc
1953 -- Iso Sport 125 -- Motoleggera twostroke 125cc.
1954 -- Isetta 236cc twostroke
1954 -- Isetta Autocarro
1954 -- ISO 250 236cc
1955 -- Isociclo - Ciclomotore 49cc twostroke
1956 -- ISO GTD 125cc twostroke
1956 -- ISO Tipo E - Similar to GTD
1956 -- ISO 150 - twostroke 150cc
1956 -- ISO 175 4T - Motoleggera 175cc fourstroke
1956 -- Isocarro 160 Tipo B Motocarro
1957 -- ISO GT A4T - 125cc fourstroke
1957 -- Iso Sport 4T - 125cc fourstroke
1957 -- Iso Milano Diva 150 - Scooter 150cc twostroke
1957 -- Isocarro 150 Tipo C - Motocarro 150cc twostroke
1957 -- Furgone 400 Boxer
1961 -- ISO 400 4T Boxer - twin cylinder 400cc fourstroke, prototype
1961 -- Isocarro 500 Boxer

Iso Scooters
Furetto 1948-1949
ISO 125 (1st series) 1949-1950
ISO 125 (2nd series) 1951-1952
ISO 125 (3rd series) 1952-1954
150 F (1st series) 1957-1958
150 F / 59 (1st generation) 1959-1960
150 F / 59 (2nd generation) 1960-1962
Iso Diva 150 1957-1962



03-Sep-21
jo74dumont at gmail.com
ISO 125 (3ème série) 1952-1954
je recherche documentation technique pour entretien de ce modèle
I am looking for technical documentation for maintenance of this model
joseph DUMONT
France

Have nothing further at present. Try this page: Books and Manuals
21-Feb-2021
fransvanerp at home.nl
Iso Milan diva
Hallo, where can i get the color numbers for the iso Milan diva. The color red and color beige/with.
Frans van Erp
Holland



08-Nov-2020
roylarder at yahoo.co.uk
Isomoto scooter 1954
Looking for spare parts for scooter
Do you have both brake levers
Edward Larder
Granada Spain

  • Sorry, this is not a retail site. Ed.

14-Jun-2020
johnlmalcolm at aol.com
Iso Isetta
Parts wanted for Iso Isetta or parts car.
John L. Malcolm
United States
12-Sep-2019
daggsat at aol.com
ISO Milano (Diva) 150 F
Hi, I'm restoring this machine. Do you know what gearbox oil is required and how much it would take?
Thanks
Andy Dagger
Kent
  • These pages have considerable information on Iso restoration, and may well have the details you require. In Italian: http://web.tiscali.it/isomoto/ - and in English: http://iso-150.blogspot.com/
    Images posted to Comments.


22-Aug-2019
tantoon at comcast.net
early 60s
i have a pair fenders, im told they fit an Iso Deva [Diva], early 60s model. wanted to see if anyone was interest in them.
Tony
Mississippi, USA

  • Iso-Diva-Engine-Cowl img posted to Comments.

16-Jul-2019
segurado1901 at gmail.com
isocarro 1954
I have two engines, one for Isocarro and another for a scooter for sale, because in search for a Iso Isetta 236 cc engine i have bought the wrong things.
Both do not have the "electric parts"
Very important I am not one of the three "b" guys that tried to seel me something that they did not have
Segurado
lisbon
23-Feb-2019
bjarrett at arcingelectric.com
ISO Milano (diva) f1922595 f2926876 title # 80416594
I am restoring this scooter and looking for help with where to find parts and manuals
Thank
Brad
London Ontario Canada
18-Dec-2018
8stlum at gmail.com
Iso milano scooter parts
hi, I have some NOS parts for the ISO scooter. look here: thejansenandrahbekcollection.weebly.com
regards michael jansen
Denmark
02-Dec-2018
bstickter at gmail.com
1961 iso 3 wheel motorcycle
hello,
where would be the best place to sell one of these. its not in great shape, but is complete. how much would this be worth? it is in usa.
Bruce Stickter
rhinebeck ny 12572
  • Iso-1961-Threewheeler-BSt image posted to Comments.

08-Nov-2018
ron.gibson at gmail.com
Iso Iscarro 1950s
Looking for any information I can find on a 1950s Iso Isocarro. It is powered by a 150cc Iso engine, has a 4 speed trans + reverse. It runs but I am in need a wiring schematic as the wiring has been hacked.
Ron Gibson
Cartersville, GA USA
  • There is an Isocarro manual listed on motosclasicasonline.com. Link here: Books and Manuals
    Iso-1950s-Isocarro-RGi image posted to Comments.


27-Aug-2018 stale.rise at t-fk.no
Iso Diva Milano 150, 1959 model
I need parts to ny Iso, steering bearing kit and ignition contacts. Do you have parts or know any one who can make parts?
Ståle Rise
Norway

14-Aug-2018
jgsal at tiscali.co.uk
ISO isothermos
I've ISO , frame no 18467 any idea of year
John Salthouse, UK

24-Apr-2019
jgsalthouse at gmail.com
Iso, isothermos 1952?
I have iso isothermos scooter it has been rejected for registration for the dvla, they require more proof of year. I submitted 1952 from the photos provided engine number and frame number which is engine number is 20837, frame number 18467. Could you provide Confirmation on headed paper for the dvla the year of manufacture please?
John Garth Salthouse
Fleetwood Lancashire



22-May-2018
segurado1901 at gmail.com
ISO ISETTA 1954
I need an engine 236 cc
Segurado
Lisbon, P

30-Apr-2018
grezale at hotmail.com
moto iso 175 4t  
esta es mi iso 175 en proceso de restauracion
this is my iso 175 in the process of restoration
Alejandro Grez 
General Alverar

Iso-175-4T-AGr.jpg posted to comments, above.

Sat, 02 Dec 2017
johnsimpson.email at gmail.com
iso milano 1959

I have a milano just inherited to restore. Any contacts/parts to sell? Thanks John
John Simpson
derby United Kingdom


Mon, 20 Nov 2017
broadlandleisure at aol.com
ISO 125?

Hello, I have bought an ISO motorcycle, believed 125 but absolutely no paperwork of any sort. I have the frame and engine numbers. Does anyone know of a database where I can confirm the model and year of manufacture from these numbers? Thank you, John
John Bradley
Malvern United Kingdom



Wed, 20 Sep 2017
paogio1 at virgilio.it
Iso Moto 175 4t

Sto restaurando una vecchia Iso Moto 175 4t, e ho bisogno di alcune parti che mancano, parafango anteriore, cassetta porta filtro aria e batteria ecc.
Giorgio
Trento/italy Italy

  • I'm restoring an old 175m 4t iso motor, and I need some missing parts, front guard, air filter cassette and battery etc.



Mon Mar 07 2016
juicedesign at netspace.net.au
ISO Milano Piston & Rings Set
ISO Milano 150
Looking to purchase an oversized piston & rings for our 1957 ISO Milano scooter. Any Ideas on where they could be obtained. thanks
Australia

Thu Dec 17 2015
ald44 at hotmail.co.uk
paint code off white
iso milian 150 milian
im trying to find the paint code for iso milian 1958 off white for the frame
france



Fri Dec 11 2015
kimh at sio.midco.net
Isocarro 150
I am looking for a parts catalog for an Isocarro 150. See Pictures.
All information is greatly appreciated.

Thank you
Kim
Usa, South Dakota



Fri Nov 27 2015
walkeroselandp at gmail.com
1950 isomotor parts wantede
isomoto 100cc sport
parts wanted and infomation
ireland


Mon Jun 01 2015
e.roeggla at gmail.com
fianchetti Isoscooter
Iso Isothermos Scooter 1952 IIIa serie
Salve,
Per un Isoscooter 125 IIIa serie del 52 cerco i fianchetti
Bressanone


Mon Feb 02 2015
lafuenteolvar at gmail.com
Spare parts for ISO scooter 125 cc (Made in Spain).
ISO Scooter 125 cc.
I'm looking for the two metal side panels which cover the engine in both sides (see photo with the panel missing). I'm ready to pay a good price for them.
Zaragoza, Spain
English



Mon Mar 10 2014
stale.rise at t-fk.no
Spareparts
ISO Diva
Do you know if there is possible to buy New engineparts for Iso Diva 150ccm and where?
Norway



Sat Dec 21 2013
jpingrid<at>gam.co.za
ISO 150 1957 spares
ISO 150 1957
I am in the process of restoring this motorcycle and need some parts like the front light/speedometer. Also looking for a manual if possible. Attached picture only an example of how that specific model looks like and not my motorcycle.
Johannesburg,South-Africa
English See gallery. Ed.

Fri Oct 25 2013
gustavo.sbcarvalho<at>gmail.com
ISO Scooter 150
ripristino ISO
Ciao, va bene?
En visto il tuo sito che si sa abbastanza di vecchie biciclette.
Recetemente iniziato a ripristinare un 1960 150cc Scooter eredito ISO che ho ricevuto da mio nonno. Ha portato in Italia.
La mia ISO io dipinto e in esecuzione, ma trovare estoutendo guai pezzi speciali.
Mi potete aiutare?
Sono brasiliano e vivo vicino a Sao Paulo.

Grazie,
Gustavo
Sao Paulo, Brasil


Mon Aug 22 2011
dr.isomoto<at>bluewin.ch
Brochures, Folders, Photos WANTED
Isothermos + Iso Scooter + Motos
I search old original brochures, fotos etc. with the italian
(+spanish)built Iso and Isothermos Scooters and Motorbikes!
Thank's for offer's!
Hans from switzerland
dr.isomoto(at)bluewin.ch


Wed Sep 15 2010
lescooper57<at>hotmail.co.uk
owners club ?
Isothermos 125
Do you know of an Isomoto owners club please
pe303de, norfolk, england


Thu Oct 15 2009
kevin at orchardcroft.co.uk
Iso Milano Piston & rings
Iso Milano (Diva)
I have an oversized piston and rings for an ISO Milano (Asso)

It wasn't cheap, but i needed (and found) the next oversize up.

Make me an offer!!!!
isle of wight


Wed Mar 03 2010
davie.davidson<at>googlemail dot com
ISO MILANO FOR SALE
Just found this site. I need to sell my scooter which has been ina garage since the 60s and will need restoration (engine probably eized and light switch broken). I weas thinking of ebay UK, buyer collects but does anyone have other suggestions on best way to sell? Thanks, Dave
Worcester, UK


Wed Sep 16 2009
lcoy8600 at bigpond.net.au
Aquila seats
Iso Diva 150
Anybody know where I could obtain a set of "flattened" springs for an early Aquila Continale seat?
Perth


Sun Aug 30 2009
8stlu at tiscali.dk
ISO scooter
hi,saw that there where many looking fore parts fore ISO.I have many nos parts fore these scooters,
regards michael
denmark


Sat Jun 27 2009
mods69 at elmcroft36.freeserve.co.uk
Restoration
Iso Milano 150
Please can anybody point me in the right direction for information on restoring this scooter. My father-in-law and I have two ² of these scooters and hope to make one good scooter out of the two. We desperatly need information on obtaining a new piston & rings. Any further information will be grately appriciated.

Many thanks

Mark Lewis
Colchester


Sat Jan 24 2009
ake.nygren at hudiksvall.st
ISO Scooter
Wanted 1955
I'm locking for a ISO Scooter 1955 years model
Sweden


Thu Dec 18 2008
renier.diedericks at za.atlascopco dot com
Spares
Iso Milano 150cc
I urgently need a piston, rings and a barrel for a 1960 Iso Milano scooter that I am in the process of restoring
South Africa


Mon Aug 25 2008
amcaipira at amcaipira dot com
logotipos
iso scooter 59
preciso logotipos
porto portugal


Thu Mar 29 2007
lcoy8600 at bigpond.net.au
Iso Parts
Am restoring very early TQ race car that used ISO scooter rims 3" front & 4" back
Need help to locate replacement rims
Australia


Fri Oct 13 2006
lele at tiscali.nl
Isomoto

Take a look at my website about Iso:
vandergeld.org/isorivolta.htm (404)


Fri Jun 02 2006
renatopaganini at virgilio.it
ISO 150
Do you need this photo ?
It is my ISO model "150", 150cc, year 1957.
Casarza Ligure (GE - ITALY)


Sun Sep 18 2005
haricca at hotmail dot com
quisiera saber si tienen el manual de la moto iso 175 cuatro tiempo


Sat Jul 02 2005
joy.lox at ntlworld.com
old iso scooter found cyprus
I have found an old scooter in an old village in cyprus the owner has the original log book dated 1946 to the british colonys. THE SCOOTER IS VERY RUSTY BUT COMPLETE AND THE COMPRESSION IS THERE.i no nothing of these things but if you contact me i have the owners tel no, alan loxton uk joy


Thu Jun 30 2005
dr.isomoto at bluewin.ch
Isothermos/Iso
Hello this is a very hot
mail-adress incl. the link's for all ISO Frind's!

(isomillennium.it)
Swiss-Regards from Hans

Thu Apr 07 2005
llorenspuiggros at hotmail dot com
iso
Hola, Soy un espanyol aficionado a las motocycletas Iso. Estoy interesado en comprar algun modelo, la Iso 125 sport o la 175 4T.
Me hace falta mos imformacion, si seria posible mandarme la motocicleta i qual es la forma de pago.
Esperando respuesta les mando un saludo


Translation: Hello, I am Spanish become fond of to Iso motorcycles. I am interested in buying algun model, sport Iso 125 or the 175 4T. More imformacion, if serious possible needs to me to send to me to motorcycle i qual is the mode of payment. Waiting for answer them control a greeting


Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2005
subject: informationfor isothermos 2nd series
Email: marco.foschi at elettroged.it
message: can you send me catalogue of replacement parts for isothermos
thank you


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