A 1956 Moto-Guzzi Cardellino 73 Lusso poster, featuring Italy's air-cooled single cylinder two stroke engine, Italy's Magento 2.6 bhp.p.m., Italy's ignition: Magento @ 5.200 r.p.m., Italy's power rating: 2.6 bhp.p.m., Italy's bore x stroke: 45 x 46 mm, Italy's displacement: 73 c, Italy's fuel system: Rotary intel valve in crankshaft, Italy's front transmission: three speed, Italy's suspension: friction damping, Italy's weight: 125 lbs. and rear drum, Italy's top speed: 37 mph, Italy's braking: 125 lbs. and rear drum, Italy's top speed: 37 mph, Italy's Inexpensive, economical lightweight motorcycles were vital to European countries struggling to get their feet following World War II. Italy produced many such machines, one having outstanding styling and innovative design. The Cardellino one suspension is an example of clever engineering. Moto-Guzzi used bird species to identify each model, Cardellino translates to Cardinal in English.