Post-Listing Update: Despite 25 bids on eBay, this Indian MM-5A did not meet reserve at $2,080.
The Indian MM-5A, also known as the Indian Mini Mini, was a mini bike designed for little children (4-5 year olds) to become familiar with motorcycles, but also the Indian brand. There were two marketing goals with this bike – encourage older riders to share the Indian experience with their children, and also prime the pump for the next generation of riders to want Indian motorcycles. Training wheels were an optional extra that could be mounted on either the axle or the shock mounting bolt. If you chose the latter option, the bike could still be leaned over approximately 25 degrees before the training wheels touched.
Everything about this bike is small. The top speed was 10-12 miles per hour – so slow because the intake manifold is absolutely minuscule. The engine is a 50cc unit made by Morini, producing all of 1.5 horsepower. It weighed just 57 pounds, and was equipped with a centrifugal clutch, no transmission. You got a twist throttle and two hand brakes, one for each wheel. It’s just 18 inches tall and the MSRP was a scant $249. In fact, the only number that was big was the estimated miles per gallon – a whopping 200!
This specific Indian MM-5A has been restored and it looks beautiful in Copper Pearl Metallic. The owner claims it runs great, and we can surely say that it looks great, too. With just 1 miles since the restoration, there’s not much else to say, this is basically a brand new bike again. Apparently, one of these sold on Pawn Stars approximately 18 months ago for between $1,500-$2,000 without compression (they seriously overpaid). We’ll be curious to see where this bike ends up, as it’s now too nice to teach a little one how to ride on.
Find this Indian MM-5A for sale with an opening bid of $200 in Caldwell, Idaho
