Madass

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The Madass is a motorcycle made by German automotive company Sachs Motorcycles from 2000, currently being produced in 2008 - they have released a new model for 2008, same specifications as previous models but have added a model in the colour white, to compliment the current line up of Yellow, Silver and Matt Black.

The bike features a unique "naked" design which incorporates the fuel tank into the frame and has no plastics or fairings. It has a stainless steel under-seat muffler, a 4-speed manual gearbox for the 125cc (or an automatic transmission for the 50cc) and dual disc brakes (both hydraulic). The front headlights are positioned vertically, which is not conventional for mopeds. It comes in 50cc and 125cc models, in matt black, silver, yellow (and white in 2008_, with the yellow model only available as a 125cc. The recommended retail price (RRP) for the Madass is £999 or $3800 in Australia including registration and taxes.

By default, the 49cc model is limited to 32mph in order to abide with laws regarding mopeds and their power limits. This limitation can be solved by removing a small black plug adjacent to the battery in the rear of the motorcycle, which pushed the top speed to approximately 38mph. The performance is also restricted in the muffler, carburetor and the throttle, as well as a CDI unit which limits revs to 7,500RPM.

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