Fantic Chopper TX134 50cc 1974

eBay Germany Jan 2013. Not Sold £2,420.00

 Seller Description (translated):
"Very nice Fantic Chopper for sale in original condition. Moped. Second owner (1st owner from 1974 to 1990, 2nd owner since 1990).
Engine was completely overhauled and runs perfectly. Many parts rechromed.
Everything in working order, Light horn, etc.
With papers, manual and purchase agreement of 1974."

Yamaha Circuit Magazine: TY Range

Text from Yamaha Circuit Magazine, from 1977, Issue 4, detailing the 1978 Yamaha range:

 

 

YAMAHA TY250, TY125 & TY50

For 1978, Yamaha have a three-machine trials range headed up by the well- proven TY250, the machine developed by Mick Andrews, double European Trials Champion, and used by hirn to win such classics as the Scottish Six Days Trial.

The TY250 lines up alongside another popular Yamaha trialler, the TY125 that combines performance with lightweight for those trials riders who prefer to utilise a favourable power to weight ratio rather than outright horsepower.

Finally, there's the little TY50M ... a little jewel of a trials bike in miniature with a 3.2bhp 50cc engine featuring reed valve Torque Induction, Autolube oiling and a four-speed gearbox.

The Yamaha TY50M might be a lightweight in terms of engine size, overall dimensions and horsepower but it’s very definitely in the "heavyweight“ class when measured in terms of its "go-anywhere" capabilities.

The little TY50M is a genuine trials machine, capable of tackling many of the same sections as its bigger brothers in the Yamaha trials range. Just like the rest of these machines, the TY50M draws on the experience of double European Trials Champion, Mick Andrews, and this experience is reflected in the machine's styling and specification. It's no “boulevard" bike posing as a trials machine ... the TY50M,  while quite happy cruising the cafes, is quite capable of dealing with the rough stuff.

For off-road enjoyment, trail riding, novice-class trials or even as a snappy little street bike, the TY50M brings the real excitement of a genuine competition machine to motorcycling's smallest category. 

Yamaha Circuit Magazine: FS1 & FS1DX

Text from Yamaha Circuit Magazine, from 1977, Issue 4, detailing the 1978 Yamaha range:

YAMAHA FS1 & FS1DX

The smallest of the Yamaha lightweights, the 50cc FS1 and FS1DX combine all the attributes of a big machine in a bright little package that serves as an ideal introduction to motorcycling.

These little sportsters, despite their small size and power output, reflect a lot of the thinking that has taken Yamaha to the top in the racing world.

A rigid pressed steel chassis makes them among the very best-handling machines in the ultra-lightweight class while the 49cc engine zips the bike along at a more than respectable speed.

There is a great accent on safety with the FS1. Waterproof drum brakes on the FS1 and a 203mm hydraulically-operated front disc brake on the FS1DX plus front forks that would do justice to a bike of much larger dimensions. They ell combine to make a machine that, despite its size, gives that real motorcycle feeling.

The sporty image is enhanced by such styling extras as the “speed block " paintwork, the rubber boots on the front forks and the chromed external springs with lively performance and a host of safety features to leave the rider in no doubt that, despite the size, the FS1 still reflects Yamaha’s racing background.