Return of Tomos to the UK

Tomos has been building mopeds and scooters in Slovenia since 1954. It’s a name that might already be known to some people in the UK, especially those who remember the brand’s attempts to sell via Woolworth’s stores here in the 1980s.

Now the marque is set to return to this country, so a celebratory launch edition model called the ‘Terry’ Tomos has been created. Fans of the late comic actor Terry-Thomas should presumably feel flattered…

Based on the very retro Classic XL, things are definitely rudimentary. For example, power comes from an air-cooled, carburettor-fed, single-cylinder 49 cc engine that’s cranked into life either by pedalling or using a kick-starter.

Its modest output is sent to the rear wheel via a two-speed automatic transmission and a chain drive set-up. Maximum quoted speed is only 28 mph (45 km/h), but an impressive fuel consumption figure of 112.9 mpg (2.5 l/100km) compensates for the lack of performance.

The braking system is fairly basic too, with just a drum for each wheel. Nevertheless, a weight of just 55 kg (121 lbs) probably means anything more would be overkill.

Buyers of the special launch bike get a choice of Shadow Black, Baby Blue or Green Mint paintjobs, but just 25 examples of each colour scheme will be available.

The Tomos Classic XL ‘Terry’ is priced at £1,565 (including on the road charges). Deliveries are expected to begin in either August or September.

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