subject: Background Information about Puch Moped [print this page] Background Information about Puch Moped Background Information about Puch Moped
The very original Puch moped released in 1950s, which was popularly called the baby Puch. Its real name was the Steyr-Daimler-Puch MS 50. An Austrian man called Johann Puch started the Puch Company in 1903. Nine years later he became its voluntary president after retirement. It was around this duration that the company grew and expanded. Approximately one thousand and one hundred workers were actively involved in the production of three hundred motorcycles and cars per annum. Sixteen thousand bicycles were also produced during the same year 1912.
During the World War I, Push became a major auto supplier to the Austrian- Hungry army. Although the market subsided after the war and stopped production of cars, Puch and Austro-Daimer merged with Steyr in 1934. The three companies gave birth to the Steyr-Daimler-Push Company. That is when the merger started producing the Puch moped from 1952. Sold under the brand Allstate and Sears in 1957 are the Puch 500 and the original 1952 Puch motor scooter. The models were all over the US markets. It's really not clear when exactly the moped models began. A few mopeds emerged in 1947. Some scooters looked like moped around the same period of time.
However, it is no doubt that moped made by Puch was loved including its motorcycles. Probably most of the fans of Moped bought the Puch Maxi originally. In fact during nineteen seventies the company was able to export more products around the world since moped market had declined. A moped can be described as a motor bicycle that can be used for travel around the city. They are considered as the cheapest means of transport and they are affordable. The intricate craftsmanship of a moped combines a pedal and a motor. The motor was initially included to reduce the amount of pedaling a person required to do. If you are planning to purchase a moped, there are few factors to consider.
You really have to bring the pricing factor in the picture. Today there are many moped models by Puch. Your budget will determine the type you can afford to buy. Before you can even think about the pricing find out if a license is a recommendation. The state regulations vary so that most of them allow you to drive a 50cc moped without a license. You should conduct a quick search on the Internet to find out the laws preset by your state to govern those who wish to buy mopeds. Another factor you should think about is how to get affordable insurance cover.
Many states do not include it as a law but you personally should know the importance of buying moped insurance. You will cause accidents and damage a third person's property. It is very important to buy a policy especially if you are regular moped user. The moped may cost you less money than you expect if you search for it properly. It will as well save you money in the long run because its fuel-efficient and it can be moped tuned. In other words you can make your Puch Moped be more manageable and useful by cleaning, adjusting and replacing some parts.
