In 1964, Bridgestone introduced a series of 90cc motorcycles – there were 9 different models based around 4 primary designs. One of the designs was the Mountain, and you can probably guess by the name that this was built to go off-road. Here’s an example with an older restoration that’s been sitting for a decade and a half. Someone needs to get it dirty again!
The Mountain’s engine produced 8 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and it was paired with a 4-speed transmission. It was claimed to be able to climb a 45 degree angle or have a top speed of 60 miles per hour, depending on which one of the selectable rear sprockets you had chosen.
This example (VIN: 17H01-3832) has 5,171 miles, just 20 of which came after a frame off restoration in 2002. The work included a long list of NOS parts and soon after the work the bike won 1st place in the Pre-1969 Japanese class at the 2003 “Arizona Vintage Bike Fest” (an event that I can’t find information on). THe bike then was sent to a collector in New York who put it in storage for nearly 15 years. THe seller says the bike hasn’t been started since, so you’ll need to do a little bit of work before you take it out on the trail.
Find this Mountain for sale in Morrisonville, New York with bidding up to $510 and the reserve not yet met