FB Mondial · 1951–1957
FB Mondial 200: history and buying advice
Mondial’s first big road bike looked like the racers, but had a simple overhead-valve engine.
History
The Mondial 200 came on the market in 1951. The bottom end was an enlarged version of the 125, with a new cylinder and head. The two domed covers on the head suggested a double overhead camshaft, like the racers, but that was just for show: it was an ordinary overhead-valve engine (pushrods). It produced about 12 hp and reached 110 km/h.
At first it had a girder fork at the front and plunger suspension at the rear. From 1953 it got a telescopic fork and a swinging arm, and came as Turismo and Sport. From 1955 it was called Extra Lusso. Production stopped in 1957. A 200 Comfort for America never got beyond a few prototypes.
Key data
| Engine | 1 cylinder, overhead valves (pushrods), 200 cc |
|---|---|
| Power | approx. 12 hp |
| Top speed | approx. 110 km/h |
| Suspension | first girder fork and plunger; from 1953 telescopic fork and swinging arm |
| Versions | Turismo, Sport, Extra Lusso (1955) |
| Years | 1951–1957 |
What to check when buying
- Check whether it is an early (plunger) or later version (swinging arm).
- Check the engine for leaks and noise from the pushrods.
- Parts are scarce; ask an Italian club for help.
- Compare engine and frame numbers with the papers.
SourcesMCNews: F.B. Mondial 200 (English)Cybermotorcycle: Mondial (English)