A Brief History of the Marque
Manufactured: 1975-2000 (and 1969-75 as Romeo)
Founded in Modena in 1961 by Edoardo Po as Romeo, the company changed its name to Motron in 1975.
Romeo was quite well established and built reputable Minarelli-powered mopeds, mini-bikes and quite attractive sports 50s which, during the mid to late 70s, were marketed under both labels.
The Motron company built single speed mopeds in models SA 50, RAG I, MST 50, Taxi, GTO, Oregon and others.
They also built an off-road 50cc motorcycle model XLE with a liquid-cooled engine which was well regarded.
The Sprint and Medalist mopeds were quite popular in the United States where they were marketed by Motron Corporation of America, California from 1978 into the 80s.
Sources: MC Storico Conti, et al.
Motron mopeds represent more than just a rational alternative for economical transportation in today's fuel conscious world. You get more fun out of a Motron moped because we build in trouble-free reliability, performance and safety. Each component on every Motron moped has been selected because it is unmatched for design integrity and durability.
Every Motron moped model is powered by a rugged Minarelli Z-10 2-cycle engine. With its internal fan cooling for long life, it is recognized as one of the finest engines of its type manufactured in the world today. The transmission is fully automatic with a centrifugal oil bath clutch for easy riding, minimum wear on moving parts, and maximum engine cooling. Motron continues its philosophy of more fun of operation and less maintenance by employing a sophisticated single chain direct drive for fewer moving parts.
Motron's uncompromising excellence does not stop with the power train. The frame construction is heavy duty, fully welded, tubular steel, providing the optimum rigid, durable base from which to build a moped. To this Motron adds heavy-duty, cross braced, motorcycle type front fork shocks, and swing arm rear shock absorbers to keep you riding smoothly and in perfect control no matter how rough the terrain. Quick acting, hand-operated, expanding drum brakes front and rear, provide controlled, sure stopping power everytime, and extra wide Pirelli tires are employed for additional riding comfort, stability and traction.
Equipment some other manufacturers consider optional, is standard on every Motron model. A tubular steel luggage rack, rear view mirror, six-way adjustable seat, adjustable "safety-welded" handlebars, front and rear side reflectors, pedal reflectors, low and wide footrests, steering column lock, external precision chain tensioners, quiet chrome muffler, full cover chain guard, mudflap, easy fill independent fuel tank with reserve, deluxe electrical system and components, and heavy-gauge steel fenders are all provided at no additional cost because we care about your comfort and safety.
From an English advertisement of 1980.
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