1959 49cc Falco
SPECIFICATION
ENGINE; Bianchi 49 c.c. (38 x 43mm) twostroke. Cast-iron cylinder
barrel with detachable light-alloy head. Compression ratio, 6.8 to 1.
Petroil lubrication.
FRAME and SUSPENSION: Open, spine-type frame in pressed steel.
Telescopic front fork with oil damping.
Pivoted rear fork controlled by spring and hydraulic suspension units.
IGNITION and LIGHTING: Flywheel magneto incorporating coils for direct lighting. Double-flament headlamp bulb; dip switch on handlebar.
TRANSMISSION: Three-speed gear-box in unit wich engine: twist- grip control; gear ratios: bottom, 30.8 to 1; second, 19.8 to 1, top, 13.5 to 1. Multi-plate clutch in oil bath. Gear primary drive, chain final drive.
PETROIL CAPACITY: 2¼ gallons.
TYRES: Pirelli 2.00 x 19in.
WEIGHT: 104 lb.
PRICE: £66 13s 3d; with British purchase tax, £79 19s 11d.
ROAD TAX: 17s 6d a year.
CONCESSIONAIRES: Layford (Automotive), Ltd. King Street, Hammersmith, London, W.6.
Source: The Motor Cycle, October 1959
In 1964 the Bianchi Falco GL was presented, designed by Lino Tonti.
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