Simson MSA 50 Sparrow

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Sparrow in the vehicle museum Suhl
Sparrow in the vehicle museum Suhl
MSA 50 sparrow
Manufacturer: Samson
Construction time: 1999-2002
Number of pieces: approx. 900
Previous model: -
Successor: -
Technical specifications
Engine : Single-cylinder two-stroke - gasoline engine
Displacement : 49 cc
Performance : 2.3 kW at
7000 rpm
Gearbox : stepless
Drive :
Empty weight : 81 kg
Power to weight ratio : 35 kg / kW
Top speed : 50 km / h
Brakes : Drums / drums
Tank capacity : 9.5 l
Fuel consumption : 3.8 l / 100 km

The MSA 50 Spatz is a small motorcycle from Simson with an automatic motor from HERCHEE ( Taiwan ). The model name Spatz is based on the earlier Simson Spatz , which was also single-seated.

concept

The sparrow was designed for the leisure sector. The wheelbase was 13 cm shorter than the conventional S53 models , and 12 "instead of 16" wheels were installed. The very compact dimensions and folding footrests made it easier to take them with you in mobile homes or stow them in the garage. A version with a folding handlebar was no longer implemented. The combination of a drive train swing arm with Variomatic, which was bought in by the Taiwanese high-volume manufacturer Her Chee / Adly with the look of a classic mokick, is to be assessed as unusual . The central spring strut, the long-stroke telescopic fork and a wide seat made for great driving comfort.

The vehicle was awarded the Thuringian Design Prize in 1999. The purchase price of the Spatz was set comparatively low at € 1,800 (2002). According to former leaflets he was also known as sparrow 25 called moped offered. However, it is not certain whether this version actually existed ex works. It is also not known whether a slightly different version of the Spatz was built in 1999 with an even lighter weight.

In the course of Simson's bankruptcy, the production of the Spatz also ended after only a few years. Presumably fewer than 300 of these vehicles were produced, most recently with the engine throttled to 45 km / h.

Technical specifications

Technical data: MSA 50 sparrow
Sparrow 50
engine Single cylinder - two-stroke -Ottomotor
Type HER CHEE, Taiwan / AT 50 JT
Stroke × bore 39.2 mm x 40 mm
Displacement 49 cc
lubrication Separate lubrication
power 2.3 kW (3.1 HP) * / 7000 rpm
cooling fan
transmission stepless automatic
Installation Electric starter , plus kick starter
Board voltage 12 V
frame Double pipe
Front wheel guide Telescopic fork , 130 mm travel
Rear wheel guide Drive unit swing arm with central spring strut, 80 mm spring travel
Tires 120/70 - 12
Brakes in front drum brake
Weight 81
Top speed 50 km / h **
construction time 1999-2002
number of pieces <300

* Sparrows with 3.7 kW motors may also have been built.

** from 2002: 45 km / h

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