In 1975 Lviv Motorcycle Plant has mastered the production of mopeds LMZ-2154 "system".
A moped is equipped with an automatic gearbox and the engine WRC-53, which has the same characteristics as the moped engine "Verhovyna." The frame and the individual parts of the vehicle-adapted to accommodate the new powertrain and chassis remained unchanged.
Mopeds are intended for travel on relatively short distances (to work, to school, to the market, hunting, fishing, walking, etc.). Simple device and affordable, they are gaining popularity not only among young people but also older people.
In place of the famous mopeds "Verhovyna-4", "Riga-4" came more sophisticated models - "Verhovyna-5", "Riga-12." They differ from their predecessors not only in appearance. First of all, they have a new, more powerful (at least 2.2 liters. With.) W-57 engine. Instead mesh air filter at it more efficient and paper. This filter requires no maintenance - replace it periodically. Improved design of the muffler, thereby reducing noise Exhaust and improved filling of the cylinder W-57 engine.
