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What is malossi Multivar?

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Andrew Henderson

Updated on March 01, 2026

What is malossi Multivar?

Description. Malossi MHR Variator Multivar Minarelli, HQ variator for your 50cc 2-stroke scooters with Minarelli engine. The Multivar is a standard range CVT that provides optimum transmission of power provided that you use roller weights that match the overall set-up of your engine.

What does a malossi variator do?

On some scooters, they add no additional acceleration but give the scooter an extra 10kph top speed. On other scooters they dont add any top speed but give a big boost of acceleration. Variators such as the Malossi Multivar 2000 are ideal for almost all scooters.

What does a Polini variator do?

Polini Hi-Speed kit is a variator with electronic device used to increase the scooter speed.

What is a Vespa variator?

On modern twist and go scooters, a variator drive system gives the optimum gear ratio between the engine and the rear wheel. This enables the engine to work at the best RPM in comparison to road speed and conditions. The variator works upon the ratio of the diameter of the front and rear drive belt pulleys.

What do lighter rollers do on a scooter?

By changing your CVT stock rollers to a lighter weight, you can increase acceleration off the mark, and by adding weight, you can increase top speed.

How can I improve my scooter performance?

Making a derestricted scooter go faster

  1. Use a larger carburetor and/or larger jets.
  2. Use a more free flowing air filter.
  3. Use a more free flowing exhaust system.
  4. Install a cylinder head with larger/more valves.

What variator weights should I use?

The lower the engine capacity, the lighter the roller/slider weight. While a 150cc scooter might use roller/slider weights between 10g and 15g, a 50cc scooter is more likely to be best with weights between 4g and 8g , while a 250cc scooter will usually use weights in the 12g to 20g rance.

Why is my scooter running slow?

The most common cause of a motor that runs slowly is an old, worn out, or faulty battery pack. When a lead-acid battery pack is under load and between a 10% and 0% state of charge the vehicle will still run, however it will run at a significantly decreased power level.

What are rollers on a scooter?

May 5, 2020. Almost all modern scooters feature a CVT or centrifugal clutch (Automatic). A major drive force inside this clever type of clutch is the roller weights that move inside the roller cage which directly determine how quickly the gear ratio moves from slow to fast during acceleration.

How do I get more top speed scooter?