1968 British Sales Brochure - Excerpts:
MS50
Two economy mopeds called MS - the 50 and the 50D - are the real money savers from Puch. Rock-bottom pricing combined with traditional Puch quality make the MS50 a sensible buy for really cheap and reliable travel. Simple design and sturdy construction ensure that you have a moped you can depend on for ever and ever. The slightly more expensive D is fitted with a dual seat and has the three-speed gear box of the VS50D instead of the two-speeder on the standard MS50. The MS50D comes in an attractive British racing green colour scheme while the MS50 is available in red or black.
ENGINE: Puch two-stroke single-cylinder engine with flywheel blower cooling. CAPACITY: 49 cc. POWER OUTPUT: 2.4 bhp. GEAR BOX: Two-speed hand-change (MS50) or three-speed hand-change (MS50D). STARTING: Option of kickstarter (with footrests) or bicycle-type pedals. FRAME: Pressed steel beam frame. SUSPENSION: Hydraulically-damped telescopic front fork and pivoted rear fork controlled by spring-and-hydraulic suspension units. BRAKES: Internal expanding brakes front and rear, diameter 3.54 in. FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 1.2 gallons. PETROIL RATIO: 25 to 1. MAXIMUM SPEED: Approximately 34 mph.
VZ50
ENGINE: Puch two-stroke single-cylinder engine with flywheel blower cooling. CAPACITY: 49 cc. POWER OUTPUT: 4.8 bhp. GEAR BOX: Four-speed, foot-change. FRAME: Pressed-steel beam frame. SUSPENSION: Hydraulically-damped telescopic front fork and pivoted rear fork controlled by spring-and-hydraulic suspension units. BRAKES: Internal expanding brakes front and rear in full-width hubs, diameter 4.14 in. FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 2.25 gallons. PETROIL RATIO: 25 to 1. MAXIMUM SPEED: Approximately 50 mph.
VS50D
ENGINE: Puch two-stroke single-cylinder engine with flywheel blower cooling. CAPACITY: 49 cc. POWER OUTPUT: 2.4 bhp. GEAR BOX: Three-speed hand change. STARTING: Option of kickstarter (with footrests) or bicycle-type pedals. FRAME: Pressed-steel beam frame. SUSPENSION: Hydraulically-damped telescopic front fork and pivoted rear fork controlled by spring-and-hydraulic suspension units. BRAKES: Internal expanding brakes front and rear in full-width hubs, diameter 4.14 in. FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 1.2 gallons. PETROIL RATIO: 25 to 1. MAXIMUM SPEED: Approximately 34 mph.
The Puch M50 was manufactured from 1967 to 1976.
Later models based on the M50 engine include:
VS, DS, VZ, MV, MC, X50
Puch M50 S, M50 Sport
Maxi Quickly
The least expensive Maxi of all. The "Quickly' gives you Maxi reliability and style at a real economy price. It really is the penny-pinching way to get around.
Maxi SKW
The easy rider. No pedals, just a simple kickstart and no-ped footrests. A fully sprung frame and wide tyres help make it your automatic choice.
Maxi Executive
The superb features of the SKW-full suspension, wide tyres, kickstart and footrests, but with sturdy cast alloy wheels.
Maxi Zippy
The latest model in the Maxi range. A no-nonsense kickstart no-ped with a dazzling new Inca Gold colour scheme. A stunning combination of Puch quality and unbeatable value makes it a winner all the way!
Maxi Super DK
All the features of the SKW with full suspension and wide tyres but with an extra-long padded seat that seems to smooth out the roughest roads.
Maxi Two-Speed Auto
So easy to ride - just open the throttle and off you go. An automatic model with full suspension and a two-speed transmission that gives you extra acceleration and makes hill-climbing so much easier. Finished in deep Pearl Blue.
Puch Maxi c.1984
Puch Maxi N
Maxi single-speed automatic engine (48.8 cc, 1.1 kW/1.5 hp) delivering reliable, sustained power. Air-cooled. Torsion-resistant pressed-steel frame with an integrated fuel tank. 3.2-litre tank capacity. DIN fuel consumption: 1.5 litres/100 km. Telescopic fork with 50 mm travel, wide sprung saddle with tool box, luggage carrier, wire-spoked wheels with easily adjustable drum brakes, plastic chain guard, helmet lock. Colours: cherry red, red-bronze. Trim: gold.
Puch Maxi N DGR
Die-cast wheels with drum brakes. Colours: Stratos Blue with colorful graphics; Silver with red graphics. Otherwise as per std Maxi N.
Puch Maxi N Chopper
Moped with very high handlebars. Maxi 1-speed automatic engine (48.8 cc); 1.1 kW/1.5 hp. Air-cooled. Torsion-resistant pressed-steel frame with integrated fuel tank. 3.2-litre tank capacity. DIN fuel consumption: 1.5 l/100 km. Chrome-plated telescopic fork with 75 mm travel; sprung saddle with tool box. Luggage carrier. Wire-spoked wheels with drum brakes; tyres: 2½ - 14" front, 2½ - 17" rear. Stainless steel mudguards, large chrome-plated headlight (105 mm), plastic chain guard, helmet lock. Colour: black; graphics: gold/red.
Puch Maxi N Off-road
Maxi single-speed automatic engine (48.8 cc); 1.1 kW/1.5 hp. Air-cooled. Torsion-resistant pressed-steel frame with an integrated 3.2-litre fuel tank. DIN fuel consumption: 1.5 litres/100 km. Telescopic fork with 55 mm travel, comfortable seat, luggage carrier, carrying handles, die-cast wheels with drum brakes. Off-road tyres (2¼ - 17"), plastic front guard, plastic chain guard, and helmet lock. Colour: metallic blue; graphics: gold.
Puch Maxi E
Rear shock absorbers with mechanical damping. Colour: silver with black trim. Otherwise as per std Maxi N.
Puch Maxi S
This model had a stylishly designed chassis and rear-wheel suspension, and die-cast wheels. Colour: Azure Blue; trim: gold. Otherwise as per std Maxi N.
The Maxi-S was imported to Canada by Bombardier (Can-Am) and rebadged, according to canned-ham.com.
Puch Maxi Plus
1984
Engine is partially cowled. Front fork with aluminum slider tubes and 80 mm of travel; fully enclosed drive chain; aluminum swingarm housing; hinged multi-function seat (incorporating helmet lock, fuel cap access, and tool storage); 3.7-litre plastic fuel tank; wide-beam headlight; large tail light; plastic guards; die-cast wheels with drum brakes; 2¼ - 16" tyres. Colours: Audi Red, Pearl Blue. Engine as per std Maxi N.
Puch Maxi Sport
Die-cast wheels with drum brakes; 2¼ - 17" tyres; Colours: silver, blue, red.
Puch X 30 Turbo
Tubular frame with a low step-through design. 3.8-litre fuel tank; chrome-plated side panels. DIN fuel consumption: 1.8 litres/100 km. Telescopic fork with 50 mm travel; mechanically damped rear suspension; aluminum luggage carrier; stainless steel guards; large round headlight; mounted speedometer. alloy wheels with drum brakes; 2¼ - 17" tyres. Colours: Cherry Red, Stratos Blue. Graphics: Multi-coloured.
The 1984 model Turbo Sport had a rectangular headlight.
Puch X 30 Chopper
Similar to the Maxi N Chopper but with a top-mounted fuel tank and long, chrome-plated telescopic fork; high-mounted speedometer, stainless steel guards; 14-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels. Colour: Mahogany.
Puch Maxi S 2
2-speed engine with manual gear shift. Wire-spoked wheels with responsive drum brakes and pedal-operated coaster brake. Tyres: 2¼ - 17". Colour: Azure blue; trim: gold.
Puch X 50-3 Standard
3-speed manual transmission, 6.4-litre fuel tank. Plastic mudguards; 120 mm round headlight; speedometer; die-cast wheels with drum brakes; tyres: 2¼ - 17" front, 2½ - 17" rear. Colour: silver; graphics: red/blue.
Puch X 50-3 Luxus
Rectangular headlight; speedometer and tachometer. Colour: Metallic green. Remainder as per std X50-3.
Puch Racing
Hydraulically damped telescopic front fork with 100 mm travel; Colours: silver with red/blue graphics or red with gold/white graphics. Remainder as per std X50-3.
Puch Ranger 25
Three-speed enduro moped. Pedal-operated rear brake, air cooling; tubular frame with rear loop, 6.8-litre plastic fuel tank, hydraulically damped telescopic fork with 130 mm travel, mechanically damped rear shocks, plastic guards, round headlight with fairing, speedometer, wire-spoke wheels with drum brakes, tyres: 2¼ - 19" (front) and 3.00 - 17" (rear). High off-road exhaust. Colour: yellow.
Puch X 503 Moped
Three-speed manual 48.8cc engine delivering 2 kW/2.72 HP, pedal back brake, airflow cooling; tubular low-slung frame, 6.4 litre tank. Telescopic fork with 75 mm travel, hydraulically damped spring struts, optionally with or without luggage rack, plastic guards, large round headlight, large speedometer. Die-cast wheels with drum brakes, tyres 2½ - 17", plastic chain guard, helmet lock. Colour: silver.
Specification
ENGINE
Type: Single-cylinder, two-stroke
with loop scavenging
Capacity: 48.8 cc
Compression ratio: 11 to 1
Max. power: 5.0 bhp at 7.400 rpm
Cylinder: Aluminium alloy with
cast-iron liner
Cylinder head: Aluminium alloy
Piston: Aluminium alloy
Lubrication: Petrol-oil mixture 25 to 1
(with special two-stroke oils 50 to 1)
WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS
Overall length: 72.1 in
Overall width (handlebars): 24.1 in
Seat height: 30.4 in unloaded
Kerb weight: 163lb
PERFORMANCE
Max speed: 45-50 mph
CLUTCH
Type: Wet, multi-disc
Location: Crankshaft
FRAME
Main frame: Pressed steel
Front suspension: Telescopic forks
with hydraulic damping
Rear suspension: Swinging arm with
hydraulic suspension units
Brakes: Full width, internal-expanding
shoes, 4.7 in diameter drums
hand-operated (front), foot-operated
(rear)
Tyres: 21 x 2.75 in front and rear
Fuel tank capacity: 1.4 gallons
Seat: Dual
TRANSMISSION
Gear box: 4-speed
Starting system: Kick start
Pedalling system: Left crank foldable.
can be fixed as footrest
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Generator: Flywheel magneto
Voltage: 6 volt
Output: 17/5 watts
Ignition: Contact breaker
Battery: 6 volt, 4.5 Ah
ACCESSORIES
Direction indicators, speedometer,
electric horn, steering lock, tool kit.
Puch Motoesa Mini Maxi
A folding 50cc minibike made in Portugal by EFS Motoesa (Veículos e Motores Motoesa, Lda., Borralha, Águeda). One bold advertisement of the day had an entertaining typo: "Motor Puch 500 c.c. Automatico".
Sources: de.wikipedia.org; puch-mc50.at; advertising literature; et al.
