Description
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MV Agusta may be best known for its exotic styling and soulful engines, but the Italian marque also dipped its toes into the moped market back in the 60s and 70s — introducing a variety of quirky models like the Germano you see before you.
With a name coming from the Italian word for “Mallard,” the little moped was not marketed as a speed machine. Rather, it was a built-to-a-price offering intended to be an approachable (and affordable) form of transportation. Prices started at 72,000 Lire, a sum attractive enough to sell some 4,508 units over the course of the Germano’s production life.
For the powerplant, MV sourced a West German DKW two-stroke single. Despite its meager 47cc of displacement and two horsepower, the addition of a three-speed gearbox meant that the Germano could take riders to a top speed just shy of 25mph.
This example is VIN: MVG05733664. The seller believes it’s a 1971 model – we’re under the impression they were built between 1964-1968 but we are unable to confirm and there is no title.
There is no odometer; true mileage is unknown.
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us prove the bike runs. Lalo did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Tire Year Front/ Rear:PRE2000
Tire % Front/ Rear:10/10
Tire Press Front/ Rear:25/25
Brake % Front/ Rear :50/50 DRUMS
Hydraulic: NA
Oil: OK
Coolant: NA
Low Beam: NONFUNC
High Beam: NONFUNC
Turn: NA
Tail Light: NONFUNC
Brake Light: NONFUNC
Plate Light: NA
Kill: OK
Horn: NONFUNC
Battery: NA’
Notes:
•RUNS. TEST RIDE OK.
•GAS TANK DENTED + SURFACE RUST
RECCOMEND:
• CHAIN SERVICE
• TIRES + TUBES
• TRANS OIL
• ADJUST ALL CABLES
• CLUTCH CABLE FRAYED END
• ELECTRICAL DIAG (NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHTS)
• BIKE IS PREMIX ONLY!!!!
Modifications:
This Germano appears to be completely stock.
The sale includes an owner’s manual.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on tires that have aged out. While they hold air, they are cracking at the sidewalls.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this MV Agusta is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any Germano stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
