If we talk about iconic scooter models, in the cyclomotor category, probably, the Italjet Dragster 50 be the one to take the palm in this aspect. Not only because of its controversial design that, even today, is still totally different from everything known within the segment. Also to treasure in its credit special editions such as the one that is now the protagonist in this section of dream motorcycles for sale, the Replica Leon Haslam of the year 2001.
Italjet Dragster 50 Replica Haslam in Detail
Leon Haslam is coming from a motorcycle. Son of the emblematic World Cup pilot Ron Haslamhe has dedicated a good part of his life to running at the WSBK. However, with just 16 years old, he had the opportunity to participate in the Motorcycling World Cup within the Italjet GP 125 cc team, wearing the number 24 on its front.
As detailed in the brand’s own story: “Promoted by the good results of the company and a desire never slept of competitions, Tartarini, in 1999, also launched another great adventure: participation in the world of speed championship in the displacement of 125. Two motorcycles were mounted, finished in a beautiful bright blue, and the team, directed by Andy Leuthe, includes Jaroslav Hules and the rookie Leon Haslam.”
After that World Cup adventure, Italjet decided to give life to a replica of special limited edition races of the Dragster, in its versions of 50 and 125 cc. The small variant, equipped with a 2 -stroke monocylindrical propeller, manages to offer a maximum power of 4.4 CV at 6,800 rpm. However, beyond pure benefits, two technical aspects stand out in the conception of the model, above anything else.
On the one hand, its spectacular tubular chassis in the purest Ducati style of the time. On the other, the monobrazo front suspension, something exclusive to the Dragster 50 within the varied Scooter segment of the beginning of the century. One of the specimens that were then marketed in the cyclomotor version, is now for sale in the Marketplace of Facebook section, for purchase in Jordan, Minnesota. About his status, with barely 2,169 kilometers Tours, explains the seller in the description of the announcement itself:
“This is a very rare scooter in the US.
“The motorcycle has very little mileage to be 24 years old and has some scratches and some darkened stickers here and there, but it looks great for its age. I receive many praise where I go because it is a very attractive and daring -looking scooter.”
If anyone has put their teeth long with this small novel jewel you can click on this link, pay the $ 3,000 that they ask for him and get a piece of living history of the world of motorcycles.
