Even better than before
The Capri in its 70cc form has been with us for long enough now to be a familiar sight on British roads. It has gained a splendid reputation for being trouble free and, with this in mind, we took over one of the latest 78cc examples for test with more than the usual interest. Would it be as good as its sister machine? We soon found out the answer was even better.
First impressions
The general lightness – in both appearance and fact – of the Capri inspires confidence, even in the veriest novice. The controls are all comfortably placed and are quite conventional. A three-speed gearbox is actuated by the usual left-hand twist-grip and the rear brake is operated by a pedal on the right, a feature which is