The Garelli Noi was a light mofa built from 1979 to 1991, with a horizontal 49 cc engine and a stable tube frame. It was widely sold in Italy in several versions, including a limited edition designed with the fashion house Trussardi.
Garelli Noi at a glance
| Maker | Garelli, Italy |
|---|---|
| Production | 1979–1991 |
| Type | mofa |
| Engine | 49 cc horizontal single-cylinder |
| Frame | steel tube |
| Versions | Noi Lusso, Noi Matic, Noi De Luxe, Noi Trussardi |
| Noi Matic | two-speed automatic gearbox |
| Noi De Luxe | kickstart and aluminium cylinder |
| Noi Trussardi | 1983, limited to about 1,500, khaki paint |
| Updates | electric or kick starting, automatic oil mixing, light-alloy wheels |
Based on one source (German Wikipedia). No free photographs of the Noi are available.
History of the Garelli Noi
The successor to the Eureka
The Noi was developed as the successor to the Eureka series and was produced from 1979 to 1991, becoming particularly widespread in Italy. Its construction was marked by a stable tubular frame, simple controls and a classic design.
Versions and the Trussardi edition
Over the years Garelli offered the Noi Lusso, the Noi Matic with a two-speed automatic gearbox, the Noi De Luxe with kickstart and an aluminium cylinder, and the luxurious Noi Trussardi. The last was made in 1983 as a limited edition of about 1,500 examples in collaboration with the Italian fashion designer Nicola Trussardi, finished in khaki with a leather-look saddle and chromed side panels. Technically the mofa remained much the same, but it received small modernisations such as electric or kick starting, automatic oil mixing and new light-alloy wheels.
Charleston to Los Angeles
In 1980 Roberto Patrignani (1935–2008), known for his racing successes in the 1950s and 1960s as well as for his journalism and travels, rode a Garelli Noi from Charleston to Los Angeles, a distance of about 4,450 km.
Design and features
- Comfortable frame: a stable steel tube frame with simple controls and classic lines.
- Automatic option: the Noi Matic with a two-speed automatic gearbox.
- Gradual modernisation: electric or kick starting, automatic oil mixing and light-alloy wheels arrived during production.
- Designer edition: the 1983 Noi Trussardi, a limited run with fashion-house trim.
Garelli Noi versions
- Noi Lusso: the basic version with standard equipment.
- Noi Matic: two-speed automatic gearbox.
- Noi De Luxe: kickstart and aluminium cylinder.
- Noi Trussardi: 1983 limited edition of about 1,500, khaki with a leather-look saddle and chromed side panels.
The Noi followed the Garelli Gulp in the range and shared its engine with the Garelli Basic. More mopeds are in the Garelli collection.
Video: Garelli Noi Matic with a 70 cc kit
Video on YouTube.
Sources
- Garelli Noi, German Wikipedia: production years, engine, versions, Trussardi edition, American tour
