1969 Indian MM5 Mini Cycle

• 50cc 2-cycle engine

• Designed for 4- and 5-year-old children

• Optional Training Wheels

This Indian MM5 is the smallest Indian motorcycle ever made. MM5s were created both to introduce young riders to the world of two wheels, and also as a marketing tool, designed to inject kids with enthusiasm for the brand for years to come. As an option, a set of training wheels was available as well. This MM5 you see here has had an extensive frame-off restoration, with only original parts like the tank, fenders, and exhaust utilized.

By the 1960’s the Indian motorcycle brand was not much more than a logo slapped onto obscure European-manufactured bikes with no American domestic production.  With a top speed of just 12 mph, parents were assured their child wasn’t going to attempt any motocross tricks in the backyard. The engine is just 50cc, a 2-cycle single-cylinder model made by Morini and produces a hefty 1.5 horsepower – plenty for laps around the house. Like a typical motorcycle or dirt bike, the MM5 was equipped with a twist throttle and two handbrakes, one for the front wheel and one for the rear, though the transmission had a single speed with no clutch. For $250, this was one of the most effective ways for a child to become engaged with motorcycles at a young age.

Specifications

Engine: 50cc 2 stroke Single by Morini, Single Speed, automatic clutch, Chain Drive

Top Speed: 12 MPH

Horsepower: 1.5hp

Weight: 57lbs dry

Miles per Gallon: 200

Overall height: 18”