capacity 49 cc compression ratio 6:1 Single Gear Ratio 17.3:1 Clutch Rex Dry multi-plate Carburettor Bing model 1/12/27 Ignition & Lighting Miller flywheel magneto 6 volt 18 watt (Headlamp 6 V 15/15 W, tail lamp 6 V 3 W) Lubrication Petroil mixture 16:1 Fuel Tank Approx 4 litres including 0.4 litres reserve. Brakes: Front - 3.5 inch hub (mark 1), handlebar lever operated Rear - Back pedalling Perry Coaster Hub Tyres 23 X 2 inch with Schrader type valves Size Overall length 1820 mm, height 940 mm, width 152 mm Total Weight Approx 32 kg Equipment 3.5 inch headlamp (mark 1), electric horn, bipod stand, rear carrier, tyre inflator, large tool bag and tool kit Finish Silver Grey with tank and fairings in Flamboyant Red On the road On sitting astride the Panda, ones first impression is immediately of how small the moped feels with its 23-inch wheels and upright riding position. Starting the machine is easy with a push-down button choke on the Bing carburettor and decompressor lever on the right hand handlebar. Once started on its stand with the clutch disengaged, the choke is reset by fully opening the twist-grip throttle momentarily. Pulling away from rest is easily achievable without pedal assistance owing to the relatively high torque the motor delivers but this is not recommended practice as the frail clutch will fail rapidly with this sort of treatment. Pedal assisted starts are therefore much recommended. In fact, engine starting can be done by pedalling away from rest with the clutch engaged using the decompressor. Once under way the machine pulls strongly up to about 25 mph but any increase tails off rapidly only just managing 30 mph in favourable conditions. This is no doubt due to the fairly low single speed gearing but it does enable most hills to be tackled without resort to pedalling. The Rex engine is, however, stoically consistent and reliable. Always a reliable starter under all conditions and a reliable and consistent runner, though you do need time on your side to enjoy the docile character of the machine. The low maximum speed is compensated for to some extent by a good fuel consumption of 180 – 200 mpg. In common with most British-built two-stroke machines of the time, the petroil mixture ratio recommended is a little cautious erring on the 'oily' side at 16:1 using self-mixing two-stroke oil (16 parts of petrol