1983
Tomos 15 SLC - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 376833 |
|---|---|
| Category | Classic |
| Make | Tomos |
| Model | 15 SLC |
| Year | 1983 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Rearbrakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49.80 ccm (3.04 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Single cylinder, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Bing 18 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Ignition | Kick/start |
| Maxrpm | 8200 |
| Power | 6.00 HP (4.4 kW)) @ 8200 RPM |
| Topspeed | 85.0 km/h (52.8 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Green, red, orange, blue |
|---|---|
| Starter | Kick |
About Tomos
Country of Origin:
Slovenia (former Yugoslavia)
Founder:
TOMOS (Tovarna Motornih Koles Sežana/Koper)
Best Known For:
Durable two-stroke mopeds and step-throughs (A3/A5, Sprint, Classic)
Company History
Tomos mopeds carried generations across Europe and into the U.S., prized for tough engines, easy parts, and frugal appetite. The factory refined small two-strokes for decades, balancing emissions constraints with the lovable snap that makes a moped feel alive. Deliveries, school commutes, and beach towns ran on Tomos because shops could stock rings, clutches, and cables cheaply. Styling evolved gently—pressed-steel frames, practical racks, chain guards—while reliability improved through better ignition and coatings. Even after production shifts and contractions, the Tomos name remains shorthand for simple freedom: a machine you can fix on a kitchen table that turns errands into breezy rides. Historically, Tomos embodies mobility at human scale—independence powered by a small cylinder and a big parts bin.