In 1974, Jaroslav Falta came within 6 points of winning the 250cc World Championship. It all came down to the final round of the Championship, during which Falta had a slim deficit to overcome to go from 2nd place to 1st overall. Many believe that Russian riders kept ganging up on Falta to protect Russian KTM rider Gennady Moiseev, the holder of first place. Falta was still able to win, but the Russians protested saying Falta had jumped the start. FIM agreed with the Russians, which is why I can’t say that Falta won the 250cc World Championship in 1974. To commemorate this almost-victory, the CZ Falta 400 Replica was released.
With the exception of engine displacement (available in both 250cc and 380cc options), the Falta reps were basically the same. Features included air shocks with alloy bodies, alloy rims, and a leather belt to keep the aluminum gas tank in place. For more on the Falta replicas, check out this profile on Motorcycle Action Mag.
This specific CZ Falta 400 (VIN: 981.8.002024) is claimed to be a barn find rescue that’s 99% original. It has evidence of being ridden a few times, but everything (minus the fuel lines, throttle cable, and front number plate) seem to be original. The air shocks have been rebuilt and the pipe has a few dents in it, but this is a good looking example of a rare MXer.
Find this CZ Falta 400 for sale in San Carlos, California with bidding up to $3,800 and the reserve not yet met