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Drive Belt Malossi X-Special Belt Piaggio Si / Peugeot Fox
Article no.: M6118940

Drive Belt Malossi X-Special Belt Piaggio Si / Peugeot Fox

35,00 €
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40,00 €
-13% Discount
Malossi
CVT Malossi Multivar MHR Piaggio Si
Article no.: M5118535

CVT Malossi Multivar MHR Piaggio Si

130,00 €
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134,00 €
-3% Discount
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Pulley 94mm Piaggio Ciao / PX50
Article no.: MOF-34259

Pulley 94mm Piaggio Ciao / PX50

5,10 €
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Swiing
Pulley swiing Pully CNC 90mm Mono Piaggio Ciao
Article no.: MOF-43864

Pulley swiing Pully CNC 90mm Mono Piaggio Ciao

35,00 €
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Pulley swiing Pully CNC 85mm Mono Piaggio Ciao
Article no.: MOF-43863

Pulley swiing Pully CNC 85mm Mono Piaggio Ciao

33,00 €
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Pulley swiing Pully CNC 75mm Mono Piaggio Ciao
Article no.: MOF-43861

Pulley swiing Pully CNC 75mm Mono Piaggio Ciao

31,00 €
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Malossi
CVT Variator Malossi Variotop Peugeot 103 SPX / RCX
Article no.: M511887

CVT Variator Malossi Variotop Peugeot 103 SPX / RCX

230,00 €
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Doppler
Pulley Doppler Open with pinion 11 teeth Peugeot 103
Article no.: CGN515261

Pulley Doppler Open with pinion 11 teeth Peugeot 103

83,00 €
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Pulley Doppler Open with pinion 10 teeth Peugeot 103
Article no.: CGN517369

Pulley Doppler Open with pinion 10 teeth Peugeot 103

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Pulley Doppler Open moped MBK 51 - 11 teeth
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Pulley Doppler Open moped MBK 51 - 11 teeth

83,00 €
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Polini
Drive Belt Polini Original Piaggio after 1998 long
Article no.: P248.078

Drive Belt Polini Original Piaggio after 1998 long

32,50 €
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Doppler
CVT Variator Doppler ER2 MBK 51 kickstarter (with clutch)
Article no.: CGN251397

CVT Variator Doppler ER2 MBK 51 kickstarter (with clutch)

151,00 €
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Drive Belt Dayco Peugeot 103 / 104
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Drive Belt Dayco Peugeot 103 / 104

16,50 €
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Drive Belt Dayco Piaggio / Vespa SI
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Drive Belt Dayco Piaggio / Vespa SI

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Drive Belt Dayco Piaggio after 1998 long
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Drive Belt Dayco Piaggio after 1998 long

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Drive Belt Dayco Power Honda Wallaroo / Peugeot Fox
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Drive Belt Dayco Power Honda Wallaroo / Peugeot Fox

22,50 €
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Drive Belt Dayco Power Plus Piaggio after 1998 long
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Drive Belt Dayco Power Plus Piaggio after 1998 long

20,50 €
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Dell'Orto
Plastic Washers (CVT inside / outside) Peugeot 103
Article no.: CGN509798

Plastic Washers (CVT inside / outside) Peugeot 103

1,30 €
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Bushing variator / clutch MBK 51 / 88 15x19x11.5mm
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Bushing variator / clutch MBK 51 / 88 15x19x11.5mm

2,30 €
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V-belt Dayco Power Piaggio Ciao PX without variator
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V-belt Dayco Power Piaggio Ciao PX without variator

6,90 €
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V-Belt Vespa Ciao 80mm 13x950mm
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V-Belt Vespa Ciao 80mm 13x950mm

26,00 €
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Pulley swiing Pully CNC 94mm Mono Piaggio Ciao
Article no.: MOF-43865

Pulley swiing Pully CNC 94mm Mono Piaggio Ciao

30,00 €
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34,00 €
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Pulley swiing Pully CNC 65mm Mono Piaggio Ciao
Article no.: MOF-43859

Pulley swiing Pully CNC 65mm Mono Piaggio Ciao

26,00 €
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Pédale de lanceur Polini Peugeot 103 SP / MV
Article no.: P202.020

Pédale de lanceur Polini Peugeot 103 SP / MV

22,00 €
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25,00 €
-12% Discount
Polini
CVT Variator Polini Piaggio Vespino F9
Article no.: P241.530

CVT Variator Polini Piaggio Vespino F9

81,00 €
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96,00 €
-16% Discount
Doppler
Retaining Plate Doppler ER3 Peugeot 103 SPX / RCX / MBK 51
Article no.: CGN324206

Retaining Plate Doppler ER3 Peugeot 103 SPX / RCX / MBK 51

42,50 €
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Drive Belt Dayco Piaggio / Vespa Grillo
Article no.: VC29113

Drive Belt Dayco Piaggio / Vespa Grillo

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Moped Variator

A moped's CVT system operates through four elements: the variator, the drive belt, the rear pulley, and the engine spring (or torque driver).

A variator or CVT is not standard on all classic mopeds. Depending on the model series and year of manufacture, there are versions with or without a CVT system.

It is important to note that Peugeot, Piaggio, and MBK use different systems.

On a moped equipped with a variator, you have a continuously variable automatic transmission that provides smooth acceleration without shifting jolts.

How a Moped Variator Works:

Variator:

A variator allows the gear ratio to change automatically and variably depending on the engine speed. Although the systems vary, the principle remains the same:

  • The variator is mounted directly on the crankshaft and rotates at engine speed.
  • It consists of a fixed and a movable pulley, with the drive belt running in between. These pulleys are conically shaped.
  • The movable pulley contains centrifugal weights, balls, or rollers: small moving components that move outward due to centrifugal force and move the pulley.
  • Since the drive belt is wedged between the conical pulleys, it slides upward. This changes the gear ratio and the speed (similar to a larger sprocket on a motorcycle: the larger it is, the higher the top speed).

Note: Heavier weights or balls cause the variator to open more slowly, while lighter ones make it open faster. Adjusting these weights is essential after engine upgrades to ensure optimal power transfer.

Drive Belt:

The belt provides the connection between the front pulley (variator) and the rear pulley. It slides from the inside to the outside on the variator to vary the speed.

As the belt rises on the variator, it would actually become too short. How is this compensated for? The answer follows below ↓!

Engine Spring / Torque Driver:

To compensate for the movement of the belt and the change in length, Peugeot and MBK mounted the engine so that it can pivot on an axis. This allows it to swing forward and backward to compensate for the belt length. An engine spring is used to ensure the engine returns to its starting position when letting off the throttle. Like the weights, this spring must be adapted to the engine's power output.

Piaggio, on the other hand, was a pioneer with a torque drive system similar to that of a scooter. The engine does not swing here. There is a second pulley unit at the rear, which also features a fixed and a movable pulley. During acceleration, the drive belt moves inward; when letting off the throttle, the spring pushes the pulley back together.

OEM Variators

Peugeot Variator

On Peugeot models, the movable pulley is pushed by levers with tilting weights. Two opposing levers are fixed on axes and press against the pulley. The weights are screwed onto these levers to adjust the opening speed.

MBK Variator

MBK relies on balls to push the movable pulley. These move in tracks from the inside to the outside (centrifugal force).

Piaggio Variator

Piaggio developed a system with variator weights (rollers) very similar to those used in later scooters. The principle is the same as the MBK balls, but the rollers provide a larger contact surface, making the system more efficient.

Note: These three original systems have a limited adjustment range, and tuning via weights or balls is often difficult.

Sport and Racing Variators for Vintage Mopeds

Tuners quickly realized that for high-performance engines, the entire system must be optimized. As a result, variators based on scooter designs entered the moped world.

Optimized Ramps and Variator Weights

Almost all well-known brands in 50cc tuning now rely on variators with large CVT weights (scooter type). The ramp angles of the pulleys have been optimized and high-quality materials are used. The goal is maximum belt grip combined with high durability. The use of variator weights makes tuning easier due to the huge selection of different weights available.

Moped Variators in Our Shop

In our online shop, you will find all types of variators. Sport and racing models from brands like Malossi, Polini, or Doppler, as well as original replacement parts for authentic restorations. Of course, we also carry matching drive belts (standard or reinforced), rear pulleys, and all types of engine springs.

Naturally, we have all parts in stock for the most common models such as the Peugeot 103, MBK 51, and Piaggio Ciao.

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