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Capacity : 125
Model : Junior
Production : 1955 - 1959
Category : (R) Street Bike

RUMI

125 Junior -1955

Best in class

In 1955, Rumi- who concentrated on twostroke twin power units - made a racing machine designed for the regulations of the Italian Formula Junior, which limited the carburetor choke to 18mm (0. 7 inches).

A Real Street Racer

Lean and lively, the Rumi Junior became the favorite machine in this new category. Successor to the legendary Gobbetto, this client-competition machine was "domesticated" with street equipment so that it could compete in the classic Italian races like the Milan-Taranto. It also raced with distinction in events like the Bol d'Or in France and the 24 Hours of Montjuich in Spain. The basic power unit was the famous horizontal twin that powered the marque's scooters, but fitted with twin carburetors and either a straight through muffler or a megaphone exhaust.

Rolling Test Bench

Throughout its racing career, the Junior also served as a test, on which Rumi tried liquid cooling, rotary valves, electronic ignition and expansion chambers. Powerful, reliable and a pleasure to ride, this excellent spottster was superior to most 250s of its day. It had Earles front forks and benefitted from the highly-efficient hub brakes of its predecessor. The high performance flywheel magneto and the crankcases had been redesigned in the interest of better cooling. The Junior remained in production until 1959 with 300 units produced. It was then replaced by the Gentleman

SPECIFICATIONS

Engine: 125cc ( 42x45mm) air-cooled twin cylinder

Power Rating: 9 then 11 hp @ 7800 rpm

Valves: two-stroke

Fuel System: two carburetors ? 18 mm with shared float chamber

Transmission: 5-speed, chain final drive

Suspension: Earles forks (front); swing arm with twin spring/dampers (rear)

Brakes: twin drum/single leading shoe (front); quad-show drum (rear)

Wheels: 2.50x19 in.ch wire (front & rear)

Weight: 165 lb

Maximum Speed: 70 mph with mufflers/81 mph with megaphones

 

Also built in 175cc capacity, the Rumi Junior is one of the most collectable Italian competition bikes of the 1950s.




Le fichier Moto Passion réalisé par François-Marie Dumas réunit près de deux mille photos accompagnées d'un historique très complet des machines présentées.
Il sera progressivement mis à jour ici et toute information complémentaire est la bienvenue sur info@moto-collection.org.

Cette documentation unique, qui constitue sans doute l'encyclopédie la plus exhaustive jamais écrite sur l'histoire de la moto, a été réalisée avec l'assistance de nombreux spécialistes dont principalement Didier Ganneau, Christophe Gaime, Mick Woollett, Jean Goyard, Bernard Salvat, Christian Rey, Yves Campion, Helmut Krackowizer, Michael Dregni, Michel Montange, etc. que je remercie ici.

Disponible sur demande :
- Les fiches originales sur papier
- Les photos et archives signées de mon nom en haute définition ou les documents originaux.
Me contacter sur info@moto-collection.org pour les conditions et droits d'utilisation.