Cosmo Motors

Cosmo is the trade name of Cosmopolitan Motors, a company based in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is distinct from Cosmopolitan Motors LLC. The Cosmo name was used both for imported motorcycles and mopeds and for a line of mopeds and minibikes sold under its own brand. Cosmo's business began in the 1950s as the US importer of Jawa. During the 1960s through the 1980s, the company also served as the US importer for a wide range of European motorcycle marques, including Parilla, Capriolo, MV Agusta, Bimota, Benelli, Bianchi, Montesa, Garelli and Beta. In the 1990s, Cosmo was the US importer of Kinetic mopeds manufactured in India. The company also distributed Italian motorcycle parts and accessories from Pirelli, Sidi, Dell'Orto and Marzocchi, alongside its own line of mopeds and minibikes. Under the Cosmo brand, mopeds and scooters were manufactured in Italy from 1972 to 1982 and in India from 1999 to 2002. The Italian-built models included the Cosmo Colt, Colt 2, Blazer and Blazer 2 (1977–1980), which used Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engines and were produced by Piccoli Motori in Bologna; the Cosmo Colt 3, Colt 3A, Colt 4 and Colt 4B (1981–1982), which used Morini M-1 or M-101 engines and were produced by Malaguti in San Lazzaro di Savena; the Cosmo Colt 5 (1981–1982), with a Sachs 505 engine and a chassis matching the Baretta Magnum, also produced by Piccoli Motori; and the Cosmo Amico Roller (1980–1983), a pedal scooter-like moped with a Minarelli V1 engine and a fully enclosed scooter-style body. The India-built Cosmo Stinger (1999–2002) was a top-tank moped with a Garelli-remake engine, manufactured by Monto Motors in India and equivalent to the Avanti Supersport. Cosmo thus operated as both an importer-distributor of European and Indian two-wheelers in the United States and as a brand of mopeds and minibikes in its own right, with production sourced from Italian and Indian manufacturers.

Cosmo is the trade name of Cosmopolitan Motors, a company based in Hatboro, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is not identical to Cosmopolitan Motors LLC. The company's history spans importing, distributing and branding two-wheeled vehicles. In the 1950s, Cosmo was the US importer of Jawa. During the 1960s to 1980s, the company also acted as the US importer of Parilla, Capriolo, MV Agusta, Bimota, Benelli, Bianchi, Montesa, Garelli and Beta motorcycles. In the 1990s, Cosmo was the US importer of Kinetic mopeds manufactured in India. Cosmo also distributed Italian motorcycle parts and accessories from Pirelli, Sidi, Dell'Orto and Marzocchi, as well as its own line of mopeds and minibikes. Under the Cosmo brand, various engines, mopeds and scooters were manufactured in Italy from 1972 to 1982 and in India from 1999 to 2002. The Italian-built models included the Cosmo Colt, Colt 2, Blazer and Blazer 2 (1977–1980), which were mopeds with a top tank (Colt) or step-through frame (Blazer) using Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engines. The chassis of the Cosmo Colt 1 corresponded to that of a Baretta Magnum, and the Cosmo Blazer was the same as a Malaguti Computer, with a chassis identical to a Baretta 38. All were manufactured by Piccoli Motori in Bologna, Italy. The Cosmo Colt 3, Colt 3A, Colt 4 and Colt 4B (1981–1982) were mopeds with tubular frames and top tanks using Morini M-1 or M-101 engines. The Cosmo Colt 3 of 1980 was the same as a Malaguti Pilot of 1978. They were manufactured by Malaguti in San Lazzaro di Savena, Italy. The Cosmo Colt 5 (1981–1982) was a moped with a top tank and a Sachs 505 engine with oil injection. Its chassis corresponded to that of a Baretta Magnum, and it was manufactured by Piccoli Motori in Bologna, Italy. The Cosmo Amico Roller (1980–1983) was a pedal scooter-like moped with a Minarelli V1 engine. It had small tires and a fully enclosed scooter-style body. Apart from the lighting, it was the same as the Testi Amigo of the 1970s (Euro model). The Cosmo Stinger (1999–2002) was a top-tank moped with a Garelli-remake engine, manufactured in India by Monto Motors. The Cosmo Stinger was the same as the Avanti Supersport. Both mopeds were equipped with a Garelli 2-speed remake engine.

• 2002

  Indian production of Cosmo-branded mopeds ends

• 1999

  Cosmo Stinger produced in India by Monto Motors (1999–2002)

• 1982

  Italian production of Cosmo-branded mopeds and scooters ends

• 1981

  Cosmo Colt 3, Colt 3A, Colt 4, Colt 4B and Colt 5 produced (1981–1982)

• 1980

  Cosmo Amico Roller produced (1980–1983)

• 1977

  Cosmo Colt, Colt 2, Blazer and Blazer 2 produced (1977–1980)

• 1972

  Cosmo-branded mopeds and scooters manufactured in Italy

• Cosmo begins as US importer of Jawa

• Cosmo acts as US importer for Parilla, Capriolo, MV Agusta, Bimota, Benelli, Bianchi, Montesa, Garelli and Beta motorcycles

• Cosmo is US importer of Kinetic mopeds manufactured in India

US importer and brand of European and Indian mopeds, motorcycles and scooters, with its own line of mopeds and minibikes.

• Cosmo Colt, Colt 2, Blazer, Blazer 2

  Mopeds with top tank (Colt) and step-through (Blazer) frames, using Morini MO-1 or MO-2 engines; manufactured by Piccoli Motori in Bologna, Italy (1977–1980).

• Cosmo Colt 3, Colt 3A, Colt 4, Colt 4B

  Mopeds with tubular frames and top tanks using Morini M-1 or M-101 engines; manufactured by Malaguti in San Lazzaro di Savena, Italy (1981–1982).

• Cosmo Colt 5

  Moped with top tank and Sachs 505 engine with oil injection; chassis corresponds to Baretta Magnum; manufactured by Piccoli Motori in Bologna, Italy (1981–1982).

• Cosmo Amico Roller

  Pedal scooter-like moped with Minarelli V1 engine, small tires and fully enclosed scooter-style body; same as Testi Amigo (Euro model) apart from lighting (1980–1983).

• Cosmo Stinger

  Top-tank moped with Garelli-remake engine, manufactured in India by Monto Motors; same as Avanti Supersport, both equipped with a Garelli 2-speed remake engine (1999–2002).

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