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Scooter Models
The first Aermacchi two-wheeler, designed by Lino Tonti and named Cigno by his wife, who said it looked like a swan. Presented at the 1950 Milan Motorcycle Show, the Cigno 125N has scooter styling with the two-stroke engine integral with the rear suspension which is concealed beneath the bodywork. Front suspension is similar to Earles but with a single shock absorber mounted behind the front guard. 17" Borrani wire wheels. Motorcycle-style handlebar controls.
A distinctive feature of this lightweight motorcycle was the ability to transform its scooter-like configuration to appear more like a motorcycle by attaching the fuel tank-shaped top case horizontally in front of the seat. These images show the two versions:
The Tonti design was quite unusual - the engine was situated below the saddle and formed part of the rear suspension, scooter-style. Suspension was dual shockabsorbers rear, and Earles forks front. The two-stroke engine has a bore/stroke of 52x58mm giving 123cc, 6v Marelli electrics, Dell'orto UA17 carburettor, 3 speed gearbox, 17" wheels.
During 1954 the Ghibli 125 U was introduced, similar to the Monsone which remained in production. That year's catalogue also includes the Schiranna, a twin-cylinder model, and two motocarri; the Cavaliere 125 and the MacchiTre MB1.
The scooter had a conventional 3-speed shift on the handlebars and its two-stroke engine was fan-cooled. Built 1963 - 1969
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