Motobi · 1952–1955
Motobi B200 Spring Lasting: history and buying advice
The first Motobi with the egg-shaped engine that became the make’s trademark.
History
Giuseppe Benelli left the family firm after a quarrel in 1948 and in 1949 started his own make in Pesaro, first called Moto B Pesaro, later Motobi.
The B200 Spring Lasting had a 195 cc two-stroke twin with horizontal cylinders and a pressed-steel frame. Because of the round shape of the engine it got the nickname ‘egg’. Versions included the Extra Lusso (1953), Lusso and Gran Sport (1955).
Key data
| Engine | 2 cylinders, two-stroke, horizontal, 195 cc |
|---|---|
| Frame | pressed steel |
| Versions | Extra Lusso, Lusso, Gran Sport |
| Years | approx. 1952–1955 |
What to check when buying
- Fill with premix according to the instruction book.
- Check both cylinders for compression.
- Look for rust in the pressed-steel frame.
- Parts are scarce; ask a Benelli/Motobi club.
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