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Mopeds in Norway used to go at least 50 km/h (30 mph) (usually 55–65 km/h; 35 to 40 mph) before adaptation of EU regulations. With the 45 km/h (30 mph) speed limit tuning the engines are common. Until August 1, 2013, operators could have a passenger on if they were under 10 years old, but from this date, a passenger is no longer allowed.
Fantic produced a "sensational chopper moped" and a TI ("Tourismo Internazionale)," both of which became very popular quickly, [2] with the reputation of being some of the fastest mopeds on the market, going as fast as 70 mph. [3] From the 1970s until the early 1980s, Fantic produced a series of 50cc mopeds called Fantic Motor Lei. [4]
If the speed limiter is removed, a four-stroke engine sport-moped can exceed 60 km/h (37 mph), while those with two-stroke engines can reach speeds of over 100 km/h (62 mph). To achieve higher performance, motorcyclists frequently modify the engines, such as installing a big bore kit which raises the displacement.
In 2004, Vespa reintroduced a modernized PX 150 to the United States. In the fall of 2005, Piaggio offered their largest-selling Vespa scooter ever, the 250 cc-engined GTS250, available in Europe with ABS. In 2009, Vespa released the GTS 300 which can cruise at 105–113 km/h (65–70 mph). [19]
Jonghi (1953–1957) — France [70] [71] [72] Kieft (1955–1957), Importer and distributor of the German Hercules Company mopeds and scooters; Succeeded by the DKR Company — United Kingdom [51] Kilworth (1920s), designed by Alvis car engineer Captain Smith-Clarke; the forerunner to modern CVT automatic scooters — United Kingdom
The Honda PC50 is a moped produced by the Honda Motor Company in Japan from May 1969 until at least 1983. The PC50, though much smaller and lighter, had some similar features to Honda's popular C50 /70 /90 Super Cub line, with a step-through pressed-steel frame, a fuel tank under the saddle, a chain cover, and optionally equipped with leg shields,