More like 130mph. IIRC the fastest ever 125 is still the late sixties V4 Yamaha. Later rule changes limiting them to 2 cylinders saw to that.Quote:
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More like 130mph. IIRC the fastest ever 125 is still the late sixties V4 Yamaha. Later rule changes limiting them to 2 cylinders saw to that.Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
How about the RC166 250 from the same era???
https://youtu.be/2KRBbdyWOJM
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I remember those being raced. Watched Mike Hailwood on the Honda 500 four as well. Wasn't there an oversized development of the Honda six? 305cc if I recall, that raced in the 350 class.Quote:
Originally Posted by M6NTL
Earlier, Moto Guzzi made a 500 'V8' racer. Around 1960 I think.
Yep. Hailwood again. He won the 350 title easy....Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
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Lovely! But you'll probably need to spend the equivalent amount visiting your local Osteopath riding that Geoff!
I'd manage it OK. Should be fun, no kickstart, so bump start only! It'll be quick too, for a 350. Bet it sounds superb.Quote:
Originally Posted by HackneyRF
Seems I'm not the only one who likes this. The bidding is now up to £16,000 and nearly nine days to go. Could get very interesting!!Quote:
Originally Posted by walpurgis
Always looking to increase the handling, ride quality and performance of the Brabster, I shall be installing some Bilstein gas-pressure sports shock absorbers:
https://www2.bilstein.com/en/product/bilstein-b6/
These will compliment the already existing lowered sports suspension, and work in tandem with the uprated performance brakes (EBC Yellow Stuff pads with drilled and grooved discs). Full report, in comparison with standard Mercedes shock absorbers, in due course! :cool:
Marco.
I am surprised you have standard Merc shocks on a Brabus tuned Merc.