Description
Please note: This bike has compression but does not start. As such, there is no cold start video.
The Bultaco Metralla MK2, introduced in 1966, holds a significant place in the history of motorcycles as an iconic two-stroke street bike that combined performance, innovation, and style. Bultaco, a Spanish motorcycle manufacturer founded by Francesc “Paco” Bultó, was renowned for producing competition-oriented bikes, and the Metralla MK2 was no exception.
The 60s were a time of innovation and experimentation, and Bultaco used that to their advantage. Using the successful original Metralla model as the foundation for their R&D, the MK2 took the original single-cylinder two-stroke engine and tweaked the 200cc mill to improve the power delivery and performance, getting it up to a respectable 250cc. With enhanced porting and cylinder modifications, the MK2 could reach even higher RPMs and raised the overall top-end speed by a fair margin, which is evidenced by the fact that this motorcycle broke a lap record at the ’67 Isle of Man TT race.
Hemming Sports and Exotic Car described riding the second iteration of the legendary 2-stroke as such: “Riding it is like throwing a smoke bomb into a hornets’ nest, then climbing on.”
This example is VIN: R2300808. Engine: M2300808. The seller purchased the bike a little over a year ago from Mecum Las Vegas and states, “I purchased this bike at an auction with very high hopes of restoring it to running condition and either making it street legal or attempt to race it. The condition of the bike was misrepresented, and the work it needs is beyond my skill level or available time. After coming to that realization, I was going to display it in my office (home or office office), but the wife and the employer nixed those options. So here we are. It is beautiful and would serve well as mechanical project or a display piece (e.g., office, shop window, etc.). I will miss staring at it.”
There is no odometer, true mileage unknown.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: OK
Engine Oil Level: LOW
Engine Oil Quality: DARK AGED
2T Oil Level: PRE MIX
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: GOOD
Headlight High Beam: N/A
Headlight Low Beam: N/A
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: N/A
Brake Light (Front Switch): N/A
Brake Light (Rear Switch): N/A
Plate Light: N/A
Horn: N/A
Kill Switch: PASS
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: DRUM
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: DRUM
Forks: OK
Shock/s: OK
Tire Date Code Front: NON DOT TIRE
Tire Date Code Rear: NON DOT TIRE
Tire % Remaining Front: 90
Tire % Remaining Rear: 90
Tire Press. Front: 20
Tire Press. Rear: 20
Battery Standing Voltage: N/A
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: N/A
Running Condition: NO
Test Ride Completed: N/A
Test Ride Distance: N/A
Notes:
•MISSING FUEL LINES
•TIRES OLD CRACKING
•MAY NEED CARB CLEAN
•FEELS LIKE LOW COMPRESSION
Recommended Repairs:
•Diagnose potential low compression
•Replace missing fuel lines
•Replace tires and tubes
•Rebuild/clean carburetor
Modifications:
Iconic believes this bike is outfitted with the Bultaco Metralla II Kit America.
Aftermarket fairing.
Aftermarket rearsets.
Betor shocks.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Avon Roadrider tires which have aged out.
There are no keys, the bike is kick start. The red stand in the photographs is not included, however a black Trackside stand is.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Santa Monica, California, this Bultaco is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Metralla MKII stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
