The MT350E was a redesign of the 500 cc Armstrong MT500, which reduced weight, added an electric start, and upgraded pollution standards. The MT500 began as the Italian SWM XN Tornado, which Armstrong acquired the rights to in 1984 when SWM liquidated, and then modified for military use with assistance from CCM.
The MT350E was a redesigned version of the 500 cc Armstrong MT500, which reduced weight, added an electric start, and improved pollution standards. The MT500 originated as the Italian SWM XN Tornado, which Armstrong acquired rights to in 1984 when SWM went bankrupt, and then modified for military use with assistance from CCM.