The following is a reformatted version of an advertisement from the 1967 Montgomery Wards catalog. The ad shows the Riverside motorcycle line for 1967 - manufactured by Benelli. This page is presented to help answer many common questions regarding Montgomery Wards motorcycles and Benelli.

Wards Riverside 125cc and 250cc Motorcycles

Riverside® 250cc Motorcycle

1Looking for speed and power? Then crack the throttle of this rugged 4-cycle, 20-HP engine. Shift through 4 speeds up to 90 MPH, while you enjoy 70 mpg economy. State color no.: 72 candy-apple blue with white (shown above) or 91 black and gray. Standard equipment listed below. Tires: 18-in. front, 17-in. rear. Actual weight 244 lbs. Ship. wt. 341 lbs.
L61 B 14017 R--28.50 mo....Cash 569.00

Riverside® 125cc Motorcycle

2Looking for power at a price? You've found it. Speeds up to 68 mph, gets up to 119 mpg. Great in city traffic or on the open road! Snappy 6.5 HP, 2-cycle engine. State color no.: 62 candy-apple red with white (shown above) or 73 midnight blue and gray. Standard equipment listed below. Tires: 18-inch. Actual weight 204 lbs. Ship. wt. 297 lbs.
L61 B 14016 R--$18 monthly...Cash 369.00
Standard equipment for Riverside 250 and 125: Speedometer, sealed 2-beam headlight, combination stop-tail-license light, electric horn, key lock, extra light bulb and spark plug, dry charge battery. Both cycles have semi-hydraulic shock absorbers to smooth out roughest roads. Expanding shoe brakes, front and rear, for stopping power. Multi-disc clutch bathes in oil. 4-speed gear box for full range driving control. Front and rear folding foot pegs and dual seat. Shipped partially assembled to save shipping costs. Assembly time is about 30 minutes, all necessary tools included. See license note and shipping information below.
Wards Riverside 50cc Sport Bike Wards Riverside 49cc Mo-Ped

Riverside® Sport Bike

3Jump aboard and go! Speeds up to 50 mph, 180 mpg thrift. Attractive Silver gray enamel finish and sparkling chrome trim. Black vinyl dual seat and folding foot pegs let you share the fun. 4.5 HP, 2-cycle, 50cc racing style engine.
Standard equipment: sealed beam headlight, stop-tail light, speedometer, electric horn, 2¼x18-in. tires, telescoping front fork. Spring loaded rear shock absorbers smooth out even the worst bumps. 4-speed foot-shift gear box. Expanding shoe brakes for maximum safety. Shipped partially assembled to save shipping charges. Assembly time about 30 minutes, necessary tools included. Actual weight 128 lbs. Ship. wt. 198 lbs. See license note and shipping information below.
61 B 14003R--12.50 monthly...Cash 259.00

Riverside® Mo-Ped

4Sail along at up to 32 mph with up to 200 mpg thrift. 2 HP, 2-cycle, 49cc engine. Automatic drive too! Gleaming red and white enamel finish. Hand operated front and rear brakes for safer, surer stops. Leg shields are removable. Dual seat and dual folding foot pegs provide riding comfort for two. Telescoping front fork and rear spring shock absorbers smooth out the bumps. Sealed beam headlight, stop-tail light, speedometer, electric horn and chain guard are all standard equipment. 2¼x18-in. tires. Shipped partially assembled to save on shipping charges. Assembly time about 30 minutes, necessary tools included. Actual weight 119 lbs. Ship. wt. 198 lbs. See notes below.
61 B 14001 R--9.50 monthly...Cash 189.00
License Note: Many states issue special driver's licenses; others require an auto drivers license. Check local codes.
Shipping Information: Motorcycles and bikes are not mailable; must be shipped truck or express. See AID, Page 1331 for rates.