The “ Sport “ version of the Germano has a lowered setup and a longer seat, giving the bike a more aggressive appearence. It came in two versions, which reflected the respective model serie basis. The first edition had a single beam frame in pressed steel and didn’t exactly exude performance. The version seen here, appealed to the younger public. MV felt that introducing their products to fledging riders would create a ready pool of buyers in the future. The DKW-built engine was rated at a lofty 1,5 HP, hurling the Germano Sport to 40 km/h.
Engine: Technical Specification (1964)
Cylinders / Cycle: single / 2-stroke
Displacement: 47,7 cc
Bore x stroke: 39 x 40 mm
Compression ratio: 7:1
Power / rpm: 1,5 HP / 5,500
Torque / rpm: NA
Cooling: air
Distribution: flat piston
Carburettor: 17 mm carburettor
Ignition: flywheel magneto
Lubrication: 5% mixture
Starting: kickstart
Primary drive: gear
Clutch: wet multiple plate clutch
Gearbox: 3 speeds
Final drive: chain
Chassis:
Frame: Pressed steel beam frame
Front suspension: telescopic fork
Rear suspension: swingarm with telescopics elements
Front brake: 104 mm drum
Rear brake: 104 mm drum
Front tire: 2.00 x18”
Rear tire: 2.00 x18”
Wheels: spokes
Tank: 4 litres
Length: 1770 mm
Width: 670 mm
Wheelbase: 1150 mm
Weight: 50 Kg
Performance: 40 kp/h