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CM Motorcycles of Bologna - Model Information

CM 175cc Centauro OHV 1956

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CM 175 Turismo 1932


  • Engine: OHV twin-port vertical single cylinder with cast iron body and head. Bore 58.8, stroke 64.0. Cylinder capacity 173.7cc.
    Ignition: magnet with Marelli
    Carburettor: Dell'Orto (Original Amac)
    Primary: chain drive protected by sheet crankcase
    Multiple dry disk clutch
    3-speed Burman, hand change
    Chain drive transmission
    Tubular chassis

CM 175 Turismo 1933


  • Engine: OHV twin-port vertical single with cast iron barrel and head. Bore 58.8, stroke 64.0. Cylinder capacity 173.7cc.
    Ignition: Magneti Marelli
    Carburettor: Amac

    Heavy duty lubrication lubrication with gear pump
    Primary: chain drive
    Multiple dry disk clutch

    4-speed Burman, hand change
    Final drive: Roller chain
    Tyres: 3.00x19
    Brakes: Expansion lateral
    Electrical system: Lucas 6 Volt headlight, tail light, horn, dynamo, battery
    Maximum speed km/h 85

CM 250 Lusso 1934


  • Engine: OHV twin-port vertical single with cast iron barrel and head. Bore 64.8, stroke 74.0 mm. Displacement 244cc.
    Ignition: Magneti Marelli
    Carburettor: Amal
    Primary transmission: chain in alloy chaincase
    Multiple disc clutch
    4-speed Burman gearbox, hand change
    Final Drive: Chain Drive
    Frame: Cradle, steel
    Tyres: 3.00x19
    Brakes: Expansion lateral
    Electrics: Lucas 6v dynamo, headlight, tail light, horn, battery
    Maximum speed km/h 110

CM 250 Sport 1934


  • Engine: OHV twin-port vertical single with cast iron barrel and head. Bore 64.8, stroke 74.0 mm. Displacement 244.0 cc.
    Ignition: Magneti Marelli
    Amal carburetor
    Dry sump lubrication
    Primary: chain drive
    Multiple dry disk clutch
    Gearbox: 4-speed Burman, foot change
    Final drive: chain
    Chassis: tubular frame
    Tyres: 3.00x19
    Brakes: Expansion lateral
    Electrical system with Marelli headlight, tail light, horn, dynamo, 6 volt battery
    Maximum speed km/h 115

CM 500 Lusso 1935


  • Engine: OHV twin-port vertical single with cast iron barrel and head. Bore 78.8, stroke 100.0 mm. Displacement 487.6 cc
    Exhaust: dual exhaust, raised pipes
    Electrics: Bosch lighting and ignition
    Dry sump lubrication
    Primary: chain drive. Multiple disk clutch
    4-speed Burman, foot change.

    Tyres: 3.50x19
    Brakes: Expansion lateral
    Electrical system with Bosch headlight, tail light, horn, dynamo, ammeter, 6 volt battery
    Maximum speed 130 km/h

CM 500 Sport 1935


  • Engine: OHV twin-port vertical single with cast iron barrel and head. Bore 78.8, stroke 100.0. Displacement 487.6 cc.
    Ignition: Magneti Marelli
    Carburettor: Dell'Orto
    Dry sump lubrication
    Primary: chain
    Multiple disc clutch
    4-speed Burman gearbox, foot shift
    Tyres: 3.50x19
    Brakes: Expansion lateral
    Electrical system with headlight, tail light, horn, dynamo, ammeter, 6 Volt battery
    Maximum speed 135-140 km/h

CM 350 Super Sport 1935


  • 4-stroke vertical single cylinder engine with cast iron barrel and head. Bore 71.8, stroke 84.0, capacity 340.1 cc. Valves actuated by Rods and Balancers
    Ignition: Magneti Marelli
    Carburettor: Dell'Orto
    Dry Sump Lubrication
    Primary: Chain transmission with alloy chaincase
    Multiple Disc Clutch
    4-speed Burman gearbox, foot shift
    Chain Transmission
    Tyres: 3.00x19
    Brakes: Expansion lateral
    Electrical system with Marelli light, tail light, horn, dynamo, 6 volt battery
    Maximum speed 115 km/h

CM 250 SZ 1935


  • Engine: OHV vertical single with cast iron barrel and head, single exhaust port. Bore 54.8, stroke mm 74.0. Displacement 244.0 cc.
    Ignition: Magneti Marelli
    Carburettor: Dell'Orto
    Primary: chain drive under light alloy cover.
    3-speed Burman gearbox, hand change
    Chain-chain
    Chassis: tubular frame

CM 350 Turismo 1935


  • 4-stroke vertical single-cylinder engine with cast iron barrel and head. Bore 71.8. Stroke 84.0. Cylinder displacement 340.1 cc. Valves Distributed by Rods and Balancers
    Ignition: Magneti Marelli
    Carburettor: Amal
    Gearbox: 4-speed Burman, foot change
    Chain Transmission
    Tyres: 3.00x19
    Brakes: Expansion lateral
    Electrical system with Lucas headlight, tail light, horn, dynamo, battery 6 Volt
    Maximum speed km/h 110

CM 350 AB 1937


  • 4-stroke vertical single cylinder engine with cast iron barrel and head. Bore 71.8, stroke 84.0, capacity 340.1 cc. Valves Distributed by Rods and Balancers
    Ignition: Magneti Marelli
    Carburettor: Dell'Orto
    Primary: Chain drive under lightweight alloy cover
    Clutch: Multiple plate
    Gearbox 4 - speed Burman, foot shift
    Frame: Cradle, parallelogram fork, CM rear suspension with swingarm
    Tyres: 3,25x19
    Brakes: Expansion lateral
    Electrical system with Marelli headlight, tail light, horn, dynamo, 6 volt battery
    Maximum speed 115km/h

Other models:

1931 175cc Type GD 70A Normale OHV.

1932 175cc Turismo OHV twin-port.

1933 175cc Turismo OHV single port 4 speed gearbox.

1949-1955 125cc

1949-1953 SS 250cc

1950-1953 160cc

1950-1953 250cc Bicilindrica 2T

1956 Centauro 175cc Monoalbero 4T

1956 175cc Francolini 4T

1950s Motocarri

Sources: motoclub-tingavert.it, Musei Patrimonio Industriale

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