When did the first Rupp snowmobile come out?
Some of their popular snowmobiles include: Rupp Sno-Sport- Rupp’s first sled, initially offered in 1966 and produced through the 1970 season. Rupp Sno-Sport sleds featured SACHS motors, an aluminum tunnel, 12 volt lighting, and a 4.5 gallon fuel tan.
When did the last Rupp muscle sled come out?
The 1977 Rupp 440 Nitro was heralded as one of the fasted tested muscle sleds by snowmobile magazines and featured an 80HP motor capable of attaining speeds in excess of 80MPH. By the Summer of 1977, the writing was on the wall and the 1978 model year would be the last for Rupp.
When did Rupp start making go karts and bikes?
Rupp manufactured karts as late as 1968. The karts have become highly collectible and have a large following. Following the success of their go-karts, Rupp began manufacturing mini bikes beginning in 1962 until the mid 1970s.
What kind of bike does Rupp Industries make?
Rupp also offered a variety of economy models with frames similar to that of the Continentals with one piece fork/handlebars. These had differing engine sizes ranging from 2 1/2 HP to 5 HP. Some bikes came with front and/or rear suspension, others did not. The models included the Digger, Banchi, Sprint and Chopper.
The 1977 Rupp 440 Nitro was heralded as one of the fasted tested muscle sleds by snowmobile magazines and featured an 80HP motor capable of attaining speeds in excess of 80MPH. By the Summer of 1977, the writing was on the wall and the 1978 model year would be the last for Rupp.
When did Rupp start making racing snowmobiles?
Rupp Magnum – Rupp’s racing snowmobile manufactured from 1970 to 1976 with a two year hiatus in 1974 and 1975. Prototypes and considerable testing led to the creation of the Magnum series of racing snowmobiles. In 1964, Rupp created a few snowmobile prototypes, and by 1965, became a snowmobile manufacturer making 500 machines that year.
Where is the serial number on a Rupp mini bike?
In 1970 Rupp serial numbers started with a “C” on a foil tag underneath the seat on the seat pan. In 1971 the serial number was still on the seat pan, still on a foil sticker. But the first serial digit is a “1”. For 1971 models, the “C” serial number is actually left over production from 1970, but on early 1971 models.
Rupp also offered a variety of economy models with frames similar to that of the Continentals with one piece fork/handlebars. These had differing engine sizes ranging from 2 1/2 HP to 5 HP. Some bikes came with front and/or rear suspension, others did not. The models included the Digger, Banchi, Sprint and Chopper.