c.1980 Fantic 200
FM350 twin shock model

Registration No: Unregistered
Frame No: Not visible
MOT: Exempt

• Thought to be a 200cc FM350 model
• Twin shock trials events eligible
• Unregistered and off-road use only

Italian manufacturer Fantic Motor began in 1968 by manufacturing and exporting enduro motorcycles, mini-bikes and go-karts. They began exporting to the United Kingdom in 1972, as part of a wave of manufacturers who took advantage of "sixteener laws", legislation that forbade sixteen-year-old motorcyclists from riding motorcycles up to 250 cc, as they had been used to. As a result, European and Japanese manufacturers exported their sporty and lightweight below-50cc engined machines, which had been common in Europe, to England also. The company has always used motor sport to promote its products, especially in off-road events, and started making a name for themselves in trials in the mid '80s when French star Thierry Michaud picked up a couple of world trials championships for them. The company’s products went on to start a revolution in trials with lighter weight designs powered by smaller capacity engines.

This c.1980 Fantic appears to be a 200cc FM350 Model. Unregistered, it has only been used off-road by the vendor. With a nice simple two-stroke motor, it should make a good mount for twin shock trials events.

For more information, please contact:
Luke Hipkiss
luke.hipkiss@handh.co.uk
07886398226