Biposto? Monoposto?

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Biposto? Monoposto?

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Alright, I've tried to search on the internet for answers but I've found none. My question is: What is a biposto? What is a monoposto? This is probably a stupid question, but I'm very new to motorcycles.
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mikec8785 wrote:Alright, I've tried to search on the internet for answers but I've found none. My question is: What is a biposto? What is a monoposto? This is probably a stupid question, but I'm very new to motorcycles.
Don't worry, I've been riding for over 25 yrs. and I didn't know what the heck you were talking about.

A quick google search says that there's a Ducati 748cc model called the Biposto-Monoposto (as well as an early 50s sports car). The other references to Monoposto seemed to deal with open-wheeled race cars.

I'd be interested to know what it means too. (one posto or two?) :laughing:
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Maybe he is Italian? Kickstand , Center stand? One post two posts? :)
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And just maybe it has to do with shocks............. :wink:
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#5 Unread post by TechTMW »

Biposto is 2 seats, monoposto is one seat.

Stai cercando per e motocicli Italiani?

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TechBMW wrote:Biposto is 2 seats, monoposto is one seat.

Stai cercando per e motocicli Italiani?

:wink:
err? Id like a large pepperoni pizza with extra cheeze?
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#7 Unread post by flynrider »

TechBMW wrote:Biposto is 2 seats, monoposto is one seat.
I think I get it. "posto" as in posterior. One butt pad or two :wink:
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#8 Unread post by mikec8785 »

Haha wow it was that simple. I thought it had something to do with the chassis or frame or something really complex on the bike. Well thank you for the info.
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TechBMW wrote:Biposto is 2 seats, monoposto is one seat.

Stai cercando per e motocicli Italiani?

:wink:
Yeppers , that be what it is . I asked when I got to work this morning .
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