FB Mondial · 1960–1979
FB Mondial after 1960: history and buying advice
After 1960 Mondial mainly built light motorcycles with engines from other makes.
History
In 1960 the last fully in-house Mondial left the factory. After that Mondial itself only made a 48 cc two-stroke, and bought in 125 cc two-stroke engines from Sachs and Minarelli. Frames and parts remained Mondial’s own.
In these years there were 175 models such as the Sprint and Super Sprint (around 1960), light models of 48 to 98 cc and a 50 cc Record, among others. The factory closed at the end of 1979.
Key data
| Own engines | after 1960 only a 48 cc two-stroke |
|---|---|
| Bought-in engines | 125 cc two-stroke from Sachs and Minarelli |
| Factory closed | end of 1979 |
What to check when buying
- Check which engine is fitted; parts for Minarelli and Sachs engines are often still available.
- Fill up with premix on the two-strokes.
- Check frame and papers; these models are less well documented.
- Ask a club to help determine the type and year.
SourcesMCNews: Mondial 175 OHC (English)Wikipedia: FB Mondial (English)Cybermotorcycle: Mondial (English)