Megelli Motorcycles
Encyclopedia
Megelli Motorcycles is a British motorcycle
manufacturer, which made its debut at the Milan EICMA exhibition
in November 2007. Megelli motorcycles was founded by the Managing Director of SLD UK Ltd, Barry Hall, who previously specialised in off road Aeon all-terrain vehicle
s, Mini bikes and Pit bikes. The Megelli range is currently sold in 37 countries in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America and South America.
Megelli Motorcycles are designed and engineered in the UK using new bespoke tooling for the majority of components with final assembly in China
. Approximately 75% of the components are from Taiwan
ese companies. This includes the engines with high specification ceramic coated cylinders from SYM and speedometer from KOSO. The main frame, swinging arm, sub frame and engine cradle, all forged components are also from Taiwanese based companies.
The Motard is a supermoto-styled road bike. The 125M has a seat height of 860 mm (33.9 in) and a wheelbase of 1400 mm (55.1 in), longer and higher than either of the street-styled bikes due to the length of the suspension and shocks. There is also the racing styled 125R, full faired with a split twin headlamp assembly. Seat height: 800 mm (31.5 in). Wheelbase: 1349.6 mm (53.1 in). Finally, the Naked 125S version is almost identical to the 125R all be it with significantly less aero parts and a single front light assembly. Seat height: 800 mm (31.5 in). Wheelbase: 1349.6 mm (53.1 in).
All three bikes feature an under seat exhaust similar to that of the Triumph Daytona 675 and weigh in at 110 kg (242.5 lb).
Megelli is currently working on a 250 cc engine version for the American and Australian markets. Megelli has simply enlarged the bore and lengthened the stroke of the 124.1 cc engine, and added liquid cooling to cope with the extra heat generated. The changes include: bore/stroke from 56.5 millimetre to 65.5 millimetre. Keeping with the single-cylinder four-stroke design has meant that horsepower is increased from 11 hp to around 16 hp. Weight has only increased from 110 kg (242.5 lb) to 112.5 kg (248 lb). The 250 is available as in the same three configurations as the 125R/S/M.
Motorcycle
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manufacturer, which made its debut at the Milan EICMA exhibition
EICMA
EICMA , or the Milan Motorcycle Show is an annual trade show in Milan, Italy featuring motorcycles. The 2008 show drew over half a million visitors. The show is frequently used by manufacturers to debut new models....
in November 2007. Megelli motorcycles was founded by the Managing Director of SLD UK Ltd, Barry Hall, who previously specialised in off road Aeon all-terrain vehicle
All-terrain vehicle
An all-terrain vehicle , also known as a quad, quad bike, three wheeler, or four wheeler, is defined by the American National Standards Institute as a vehicle that travels on low pressure tires, with a seat that is straddled by the operator, along with handlebars for steering control...
s, Mini bikes and Pit bikes. The Megelli range is currently sold in 37 countries in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, North America and South America.
Development
Barry Hall's access to specialist 'virtual' motorcycle design centres and established UK vehicle production and engineering facilities enabled the company to progress from the initial vision to production of motorcycles in three years. The original design sketches were produced in July 2005 and test production began in September 2007. By December 2007 the range was on sale worldwide.Megelli Motorcycles are designed and engineered in the UK using new bespoke tooling for the majority of components with final assembly in China
China
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. Approximately 75% of the components are from Taiwan
Taiwan
Taiwan , also known, especially in the past, as Formosa , is the largest island of the same-named island group of East Asia in the western Pacific Ocean and located off the southeastern coast of mainland China. The island forms over 99% of the current territory of the Republic of China following...
ese companies. This includes the engines with high specification ceramic coated cylinders from SYM and speedometer from KOSO. The main frame, swinging arm, sub frame and engine cradle, all forged components are also from Taiwanese based companies.
Model range
There are three bikes in the Megelli motorcycle range, all featuring the same 125 cc, 11 kW, four-stroke engine, and frame.The Motard is a supermoto-styled road bike. The 125M has a seat height of 860 mm (33.9 in) and a wheelbase of 1400 mm (55.1 in), longer and higher than either of the street-styled bikes due to the length of the suspension and shocks. There is also the racing styled 125R, full faired with a split twin headlamp assembly. Seat height: 800 mm (31.5 in). Wheelbase: 1349.6 mm (53.1 in). Finally, the Naked 125S version is almost identical to the 125R all be it with significantly less aero parts and a single front light assembly. Seat height: 800 mm (31.5 in). Wheelbase: 1349.6 mm (53.1 in).
All three bikes feature an under seat exhaust similar to that of the Triumph Daytona 675 and weigh in at 110 kg (242.5 lb).
Megelli is currently working on a 250 cc engine version for the American and Australian markets. Megelli has simply enlarged the bore and lengthened the stroke of the 124.1 cc engine, and added liquid cooling to cope with the extra heat generated. The changes include: bore/stroke from 56.5 millimetre to 65.5 millimetre. Keeping with the single-cylinder four-stroke design has meant that horsepower is increased from 11 hp to around 16 hp. Weight has only increased from 110 kg (242.5 lb) to 112.5 kg (248 lb). The 250 is available as in the same three configurations as the 125R/S/M.