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Technical Overview
1959 Mondial Champion Lusso Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Mondial for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1959 Mondial Champion Lusso utilizes a 123.7 cc (7.6 cu in) air-cooled single cylinder, four-stroke layout. Internal engine geometry specifies a bore and stroke of 54.0 x 54.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches).
Engine
Displacement123.7 ccm (7.55 cubic inches)
Engine TypeSingle cylinder, four-stroke
Engine Details4 Stroke Single C
Bore x Stroke54.0 x 54.0 mm (2.1 x 2.1 inches)
Valves/Cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
IgnitionDirect Flywheel
LubricationWet Sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox4-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet Multiplate
DrivelineChain
Performance
ExhaustSingle Down pipe and Silencer
Chassis
Frame TypeSteel Tubulair
Front SuspensionTeliscopic Forks
Rear SuspensionTwin Shock Swinging Arm
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre250-19
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Other
StarterKick
Color OptionsBlack/Cream Two Tone Seat Colour
InstrumentsOptional Extra
ElectricalFlywheel;
Light6 V
Notes
in 1956 a wholly new chassis with swingarm suspension and telescopic forks was offered, housing a new engine design of more conventional split-crankcase construction, the ´Champion´ series. Performance of the 125cc ohv machines was improved, they proved very popular. Three variants were offered: Turismo, Lusso, and Special.
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Suspension
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Transmission
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