Founded in 1964, Moto-Ski was a Canadian snowmobile manufacturer that was acquired by Bombardier in 1971. In ’76, Bombardier moved production to a different facility, but before that happened, they dabbled in mini bike production with a bike called the Moto-Ski Moto-Skeeter.
Not much is known about these bikes, but I think a fair assumption is that Bombardier was looking for a product that could be used when there wasn’t snow on the ground to keep their dealers happy. Because of the Bombardier connection, I can amusingly pretend that this is somehow a predecessor to the Can-Am Spyder. I’m struggling to understand the “450” designation as the engine is a 98cc unit – they also made a “350” which used a 72cc motor.
This example was built in May of 1971 and the seller believes it is completely original. It’s said to run but the petcock leaks. “The over all machine is in good condition other then the chrome went bad and flaked.”
Find this Moto-Ski Moto-Skeeter 350 for sale here on Facebook Marketplace in Marshfield, Wisconsin for $1,500.
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