Norton moped? Ever seen one?

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Back in the late 70's Norton sold but as far as I can determine didn't build a moped. I would think it was an Italian Motobiet. It was marketed as a "Easy Rider" that much I know. I read that they were going to import about 1000 of these to the US. From what little I can find out they were supposed to be sold at Norton and Triumph shops again I never saw one at any of the bike shops in my area.
Just curious about the last desperate times on NVT.

John in Texas
 
I don't care what anyone says about those little scooters! They had the correct tail light lens!!
 
I tested an Italian-built 50cc machine when I was at N-V. It wasn't really a moped (no pedals). It had a single cylinder 2-stroke engine and (Ithink) a 5-speed transmission with twist-grip shift. It was called a "Motom". I used it for my ride-to-work when the 650SS was being used for other jobs.

What a turkey! It burned more gas per mile than the 650SS and was very uncomfortable. I also rode a Villiers-of-India "Fantabulous" (yes really!) scooter for a while. We had that one on the stand at the 1967 Motorcycle Show, but N-V decided not to import it. It had a very peculiar structural design and handled as thoough the engine and transmission were on a hinged rear section. I understand it was on the Indian domestic market for quite some time. We switched the original 175cc engine for the Villiers 9E (200cc).
 
I know someone, John Young, who has an NVT Easy Rider or two and does quite a few miles on them. Blackpool Tower to the Eiffel Tower was one of his trips. He's a little disappointed with the power though so he decided to uprate the engine just a little bit although this did necessitate the installation of another wheel, again from another NVT Easy Rider. It goes like a bomb now. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1HdGdEATGg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbICubJOhio
Just not very good MPG though unfortunately :shock:
 
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