2012
Tomos Racing 45 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 699375 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Tomos |
| Model | Racing 45 |
| Price | Euro 1239. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2012 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Tubular |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 230 mm (9.1 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Hdraulic fork |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-12 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Dual shocks |
| Reartyre | 120/70-12 |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 49.70 ccm (3.03 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | Twin, two-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor. Dell orto |
| Gearbox | Automatic |
| Power | 2.28 HP (1.7 kW)) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 4.70 Nm (0.5 kgf-m or 3.5 ft.lbs) @ 3800 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange, black |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 62.0 kg (136.7 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 3.50 litres (0.92 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.0368 HP/kg |
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.