The owner of the Motobecane 99z is Mr. Ngo Tien Dat, who works in business. Currently, Mr. Dat resides in Tan Phu district, Ho Chi Minh City. Sharing with Tien Phong about the destiny of owning a vintage motorcycle, he said: “What I remember the most about the Motobecane 99z is when I traveled over 700km to the old owner’s house. When I arrived, I was very surprised because I did not expect it to still be so beautiful”.
According to Mr. Dat, when he first bought it, the original condition of the bike was up to 98%, including the exclusive repair kit accessories. In 2020, Saigon enthusiasts owned the bike for $6,000.
The 99z bike was produced by Motobecane, a manufacturer of bicycles, motorcycles, and other small vehicles in France. The company was founded in 1923 and built many famous motorcycles, such as the
The French manufacturer stopped operating in 1981. Therefore, the 1978 99z version is one of the last products of the French brand. It inherits many technological achievements of the company.
In particular, the 1978 Motobecane 99z appeared in Vietnam in the 1980s. This is one of the most beautiful motorcycles, using a reverse piston engine with smooth operation. In particular, the number of exported bikes is very limited, making Mr. Dat’s bike belong to the “rare and hard to find” category, and its value is expected to increase in the future.
The bike features a large fuel tank with a capacity of 8.7 liters and a reserve valve.
At the same time, the bike has a 240 mm front disc brake operated by a hydraulic mechanism, providing a responsive feel.
Notably, the bike is combined with a long exhaust pipe, creating a unique and distinctive look compared to other Motobecane models.
The features of the bike include turn signals, brake lights, 6V headlight, and an accompanying electric horn.
The 1978 Motobecane 99z uses a 2-stroke engine with 2 cylinders (1 main cylinder and 1 auxiliary cylinder under the engine).
The 99z starts with a classic kick start.
Other details of the motorcycle.
After a long period of experience, Mr. Dat feels satisfied with the bike, from the appearance to the smooth and smooth-running engine.
Currently, Mr. Dat still uses the bike daily to go to coffee in the morning. After that, he displays the 99z in the living room, always taking care and maintaining it carefully. Because of its high sentimental value, the owner has no intention of transferring ownership despite receiving many purchase offers from other collectors.
