In 1975, there were a host of Japanese entries into the highly
competitive motocross market. Czechoslovakian brand CZ responded with a
machine that closely resembled the works bike that Jaroslav Falta had
“almost” won the 1974 250cc World Championship on.
As arrived with Marzocchi forks, Suzuki swing arm, Hi-Point tank.
The 1975–1976 CZ 250 and CZ 400 Falta Replicas were nearly identical. In
1975 and 1976, there were two models—the Falta 250 (Model 980.5) and
the Falta 380 (Model 981.8). In 1976 there was also a CZ 125 (Model
984.8). The 380 was often called a 400, but the 82mm x 72mm bore and
stroke gave it 380cc. It can be argued that the Falta Replicas brought
the company back to the forefront in motocross, but by 1977, CZ, along
with the other European manufacturers, were no longer competitive with
the Japanese brands. By: Tom White
It was decided to return this bike back to as close to original as possible utilizing factory original parts. The one item not original equipment on the final build is the alloy fuel tank that is a very popular, comfortable and cool choice in vintage motocross circles.
It Begins...
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