The Avanti Garelli back - Now called Monto motors

suren181 · 12th July 2007, 13:00

Friends, just stumbled upon this site and thought that I should share with you this info.

@Mods: Please delete if discussed earlier

welcome to monto motors.com

Other details are available on the site.

Essentially the Products (as in the Bikes, Mopeds etc.,) seem like China imports what do you feel guys?)

BunnyPunia · 12th July 2007, 13:11

monto motors isnt new.. the change happened quite some time back.. more than an yr or so back if im not wrong..
The blaster already sells in good numbers across Raj..

suren181 · 12th July 2007, 13:14

Well, this was news to me as I stumbled upon it today. Their presence down South AFAIK is Nil. Wondering why so when it's been more than a year?

arunforu1 · 12th July 2007, 13:20

its not one year......they are operating since long, & i know monto motors from 2000 when i visited their facvility near okhla with a friend.

they have tie-up with chinese mfg called lifan auto.

They export dirt bikes to USA.

Steeroid · 12th July 2007, 14:27

Monto Motors took over from Kelvinator (yes the Fridge manufacturer owned Avanti Garelli) in 1997 or 1998. Their first 'product' was a remake of the wonderful Avanti Garelli 3G (3 gear) - a vehicle I've driven around for many many miles when I was younger - as the Avanti Kobra.

They also unsuccessfully tried to introduce Chinese Motorcycles into the Indian market, probably in collaboration with Lifan which is the largest Chinese motorcycle manufacturer.

However its interesting to see their product lineup now. They even have a 200cc ATV - is it available for sale in India or are they just meant for exports?

Mpower · 12th July 2007, 22:24

Most Hilariouls looking thing I've seen. But you might be able to fool the village belles to thinking its a HH Splendor.

That said, the Avantis advertised 100 kpl with their 3G and were even known to beat 4 strokes in FE.

12th July 2007, 13:00	#1
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	The Avanti Garelli back - Now called Monto motors Friends, just stumbled upon this site and thought that I should share with you this info. @Mods: Please delete if discussed earlier welcome to monto motors.com Other details are available on the site. Essentially the Products (as in the Bikes, Mopeds etc.,) seem like China imports what do you feel guys?) Last edited by suren181 : 12th July 2007 at 13:02.
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12th July 2007, 13:11	#2
BunnyPunia BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 895 Thanked: 1,258 Times View My Garage	monto motors isnt new.. the change happened quite some time back.. more than an yr or so back if im not wrong.. The blaster already sells in good numbers across Raj..
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12th July 2007, 13:14	#3
suren181 BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 850 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	Well, this was news to me as I stumbled upon it today. Their presence down South AFAIK is Nil. Wondering why so when it's been more than a year?
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12th July 2007, 13:20	#4
arunforu1 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 254 Thanked: 7 Times	its not one year......they are operating since long, & i know monto motors from 2000 when i visited their facvility near okhla with a friend. they have tie-up with chinese mfg called lifan auto. They export dirt bikes to USA.
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12th July 2007, 14:27	#5
Steeroid Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: N.A Posts: 7,046 Thanked: 2,751 Times	Monto Motors took over from Kelvinator (yes the Fridge manufacturer owned Avanti Garelli) in 1997 or 1998. Their first 'product' was a remake of the wonderful Avanti Garelli 3G (3 gear) - a vehicle I've driven around for many many miles when I was younger - as the Avanti Kobra. They also unsuccessfully tried to introduce Chinese Motorcycles into the Indian market, probably in collaboration with Lifan which is the largest Chinese motorcycle manufacturer. However its interesting to see their product lineup now. They even have a 200cc ATV - is it available for sale in India or are they just meant for exports?
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12th July 2007, 22:24	#6
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,730 Times View My Garage	Avanti Toptank Sport! Most Hilariouls looking thing I've seen. But you might be able to fool the village belles to thinking its a HH Splendor. That said, the Avantis advertised 100 kpl with their 3G and were even known to beat 4 strokes in FE. Last edited by Mpower : 12th July 2007 at 22:26.
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