1986
Malanca 125 M 6 ob one - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 658483 |
|---|---|
| Category | Unspecified category |
| Make | Malanca |
| Model | 125 M 6 ob one |
| Year | 1986 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
|---|---|
| Fronttyre | 2.75-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Reartyre | 3.00-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 43.0 x 43.0 mm (1.7 x 1.7 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 11.0:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 125.00 ccm (7.63 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, two-stroke |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 25.00 HP (18.2 kW)) @ 11000 RPM |
| Topspeed | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 13.00 litres (3.43 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Weightincloilgasetc | 116.0 kg (255.7 pounds) |
About Malanca
Country of Origin:
Italy
Founder:
Mario Malanca
Best Known For:
1970s–80s small-displacement sport mopeds and 50–125 cc motorcycles
Company History
Malanca specialized in lively small-capacity bikes that gave teenagers and new riders a taste of Italian sport. With racy styling, revvy engines sourced from or developed with respected suppliers, and tidy chassis, Malancas were the stuff of after-school thrashes and weekend backroads. The company competed in small-bore racing, feeding development back into street models and building a reputation for engines that loved to sing. Market shifts and consolidation eventually overtook the brand, but its survivors remain cult favorites among collectors who remember the freedom that 50–125 cc bikes delivered at manageable speeds. Historically, Malanca captures an era when Europe’s motorcycle culture began in adolescence: tuning jets, swapping sprockets, and chasing a perfect plug color. The bikes’ lasting charm is proportion and engagement—light mass, honest controls, and styling that made every errand feel like a sprint stage.