"Minsk" (motorcycle). Specifications and description

The light motor bike M106 "Minsk" was produced by a motorcycle-bicycle factory in Minsk from 1971 to 1973. It is the successor of the M105 Minsk model and the predecessor of the popular MMVZ-3. At present, the motorcycles of this series are not produced, and the manufacturer is renamed into Motovelo.

Total information

Double М106 "Minsk" - a motorcycle, the characteristics of which at one time were considered quite progressive. He won the recognition of motorists with reliability and good qualities. During the entire production period, the M106 was improved, the design improved along with the technical innovations. The shape of the gas tank was changed, its contours became more modern, capacity increased from 10 to 12 liters. By the end of the second year of release "Minsk" - a motorcycle, the characteristics of which were focused on further development, received a regular trunk. The presence of the latter was dictated by the need to accommodate small things, without which no travel costs. This innovation quickly took root, and since then, motorcycle trunks in different versions have become an integral part of every two-wheeled car. Since the trunk area protruded far beyond the motorcycle, I had to extend the silencer.

Engine

Engine model M106 single-cylinder, air cooling, the volume of 125 cubic centimeters. He developed a capacity of 7 liters. from. As M106 "Minsk" -motocycle, the characteristics of which allow making design changes, its engine has been improved. The regular carburetor K-36M was replaced with a new K-36C with a diffuser 24 mm in diameter. At the same time, a fundamentally new silencer was installed, all together contributed to an increase in engine power up to 9 liters. from. At a nominal rotation of 5400 rpm. Refueled motorcycle with a combustible mixture of gasoline and oil in a 1: 25 ratio.

Transmission

Transmission in М106 "Minsk" (motorcycle), the characteristics of which continuously improved, consisted of a clutch, a 4-speed transmission and a chain connection of the driving and driven sprocket. The main gear was protected by a metal casing, and the chain by two sealed rubber covers. Gear shifting foot, using the lever, combined with the kickstarter. The motor of the motorcycle "Minsk" was mounted on a tubular welded frame with mounting brackets. The position of the motor was not regulated at all.

Main settings

Model M106 "Minsk" was considered comfortable, as the stroke of the motorcycle was soft and balanced due to the successful design of the front telescopic fork and rear suspension (they were equipped with hydraulic shock absorbers). The brakes on both wheels were installed drum type. Operation of the motorcycle "Minsk" did not require additional investments, all units and units were set up at the factory, and the current adjustment was not difficult for the owner. The inter-wheelbase base of the motorcycle was 1230 mm, the length was 1960 mm, the width along the rudder line was 660 mm, the height was 1020 mm, the ground clearance was 135 mm. "Minsk" weighed 100 kg, withstood a load of 150 kg and could at the same time reach a speed of 85 km / h. The fuel consumption did not exceed 4 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers. The size of the motorcycle wheels is 2.50 - 19 ".