F.B. Mondial HPS 125 motorcycle

The F.B. Mondial HPS 125, also known as the 'Hipster', is a modern motorcycle that blends classic café racer aesthetics with scrambler elements. While the brand F.B. Mondial is deeply rooted in Italian racing history, particularly its dominance in the 1950s, the modern iteration of the brand functions differently.

The HPS 125 is designed in Italy to maintain the brand's heritage style and engineering standards. However, the manufacturing process is outsourced to China through a partnership with the Piaggio Zongshen joint venture. This allows the brand to offer high-design Italian aesthetics at a competitive price point while utilizing large-scale manufacturing infrastructure. The brand is currently owned by Pelpi International, which revived the marque in 2014.