Puch Models

Puch Motorcycles, Minibikes, Mopeds and Scooters

1923

The split-single engine, designed by Italian engineer Giovani Marcellino in 1923, was used in most Puch two-stroke machines built after the first war. Marcellino's design had asymmetric port timing and two pistons one behind the other, for better cylinder filling and a longer power stroke.

Puch LM 1923 - 1927. 122.2cc engine inclined at 45°. Push start, 26x2in tyres, weight 42kg.

Puch 175 1925 - 1927, 175cc, kickstarter, 26 x 2½ in. tyres, weight 75 kg.

Puch 200 1926 - 1929, 223cc, kickstarter, 2.85 x 26in. tyres, weight 83 kg.

Puch 250T 1929-1933 248cc, Bosch electrics, Parallelogram forks, rigid rear

Puch 250E 1934-1937 248cc, Milles electrics, Parallelogram forks, rigid rear

Puch 250L 1934-1937 248cc, Milles electrics, Parallelogram forks, rigid rear

Puch 250R 1935-1937 248cc, Milles electrics, Parallelogram forks, rigid rear

Puch 250T3 1938 248cc, Milles electrics, Differential forks, rigid rear

Puch 250 Sport 1930 - 1932 248cc

Puch 250 SL 1933 248cc

Puch 250 S4

Puch 500 Z 1931

Puch 500 N 1932 - 1933

Puch 500 N2 1933

Puch 500 V 1934 - 1935

Puch 500 L 1935 - 1936

Puch 200 1937 - 1940

Puch 350 GS 1938 ~ 1946

Puch 125 1940 - 1950

Puch 125 T 1940 - 1950

Puch 125 S 1947 - 1949

Puch 125 TT 1950 - 1952

Puch 125 TS 1948 - 1952

Puch 250 TF 1948 - 1954 248cc 12 PS

Puch 250 TFS 1951 - 1954 248cc 15PS

Puch 125 TL 1951-1953

Puch 125 SL 1951-1955

Puch 150 TL 1951-1953

Puch 125 SV 1953-1967

Puch 175 SV 1953-1967

Puch 125 SVS 1953-1967

Puch 175 SVS 1953-1967

Puch 250 SG 1954-1969

Puch 250 SG-A 1956-1964

Puch 250 SGS 1953-1970

Puch 250 SGS-A 1956-1960

Puch 175 MCH / HM 1958-1959

Puch 175 MC 1956

Puch 250 MCH 1968-1969

Puch 250 MC 1956-1963

Puch M125 1966-1971

The Puch M125 was introduced at the Cologne Show in 1966 and sold from 1967 to 1971. The M125 Deluxe was added to the range in 1969.

It was rebadged by Sears and sold in the US as the Allstate S125.

There were three types, A, B and C. Type B had an ignition lock and better lighting, Type C had indicators.

The engine was used in early Dalesman machines.

Specifications

• Bore and stroke: 55mm x 52mm
  Displacement: 123.5cc
  Max. power: 12 bhp @ 7000 rpm
  Compression ratio: 10:1
  Fuel tank: 13 litres
  Fuel economy: 3.8 l/100km
  Electrical: 6V, flywheel magneto ignition.
  Tyres: Front - 2.50x17 Rear - 3.00x17

Puch 250 SG/SGS

The Puch 250 SG was produced from 1954 to 1969. Total production was over almost 36,000, plus another 850 of the SG-A (1956-1964).

Specification: 45x78mm, 248cc, 13.8PS, CR 6.2:1, weight 139kg (151kg SG-A), electric Puch 6v (Bosch 12v SG-A).

The Puch 250 SGS was produced from 1953 to 1970. Total production was over 35,500, plus another 600 of the SGS-A (1956-1960)

Specification: 45x78mm, 248cc, 13.8PS, CR 6.2:1, weight 139kg (151kg SGS-A), electric Puch 6v (Bosch 12v SGS-A).

Puch DS50 3-Speed Scooter

This model of Puch was also sold in the USA, where it was re-branded a Sears Allstate Compact. They switched to a Sears badge in 1967. Puch mopeds, scooters and motorcycles were marketed as such in the USA from 1954 until 1969.

Puch Maxi Moped

The Maxi-S was imported to Canada by Bombardier (Can-Am) and rebadged, according to canned-ham.com.

Puch 50 models

Puch M50
Puch M50SE yellow
Puch M50SE red
Puch M50 Cross
Puch M50 S
Puch M50 Racing
Puch M50 SG
Puch M50 Grand Prix

Later models based on the M50 engine include:
VS, DS, VZ, MV, MC, X50

Puch M50 S, M50 Sport

Year: 1973-1974
Colour: Red, Yellow or Green (poss other colours for different markets)
Final Drive: Chain
Starting: Pedal
Engine
Power: 2.6 HP / 5000rpm
Bore Stroke: 38 mm x 43mm
Displacement: 48.8cc
Premix ratio: 1:25
Transmission: 4 speed
Carburetor: Bing 1/17
Chassis
Fuel tank capacity: 10 litres
Empty weight: 83 kg
Tyres: 2.75 x 17 front and rear

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".

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Puch Harlette

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Puch 250 TFS 1951

Puch 250 S4 1934-1942

Two-stroke 248cc twin termed "Twingle" as it had only one conrod and one combustion chamber, but two pistons.
Gears: Four-speed gearbox.
Power: 10.5 HP
Max speed: 110 km/h
Weight: 128 kg.
Fuel tank: 13 litres
Fuel consumption: 3.3 litres per 100km.
Colour: Any colour you like as long as its black.

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