1970 SUZUKI XR05 500TR replica - Lot 139

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1970 SUZUKI XR05 500TR replica - Lot 139
1970 SUZUKI XR05 500TR replica Sold without registration : Competition vehicle - Faithful replica of a legendary factory machine - Top-of-the-range chassis by Corki Racing In the 1970s, the 500cc world championship was the scene of a mechanical and human revolution, pitting the world's leading speed racers against each other on machines as powerful as they were brutal. Among these legendary bikes, the Suzuki TR 500 quickly established itself as a benchmark. Ridden by such greats as Barry Sheene, Guido Mandracci and Jacques Roca, it embodied the audacity and performance of an era when cutting-edge technology blended with the intuition of craftsmen-engineers. The model shown here is a replica of the Suzuki XR05 500 TR, built to the specifications of the factory machines of the time. The frame, the motorcycle's centerpiece, is a copy of the factory Daytona model, made by Lucien Cordonier (Corki Racing), the undisputed master of French racing chassis. The frame of Christian Sarron's world-champion motorcycle is another example of Cordonier's exceptional craftsmanship. This XR05 replica is fitted with a Marzocchi fork, Ceriani magnesium four-cam front brake and genuine Akront rims, while the sealed unit, tank and fairing faithfully reproduce the design of the customer's TR 500. It's all part and parcel of restoring the look and feel of factory bikes. On the mechanical side, the engine has been prepared and made reliable: optimized lubrication system with permanent oil thread on the crankshaft bearings, 2.5% oil/petrol mixture, lightened and reinforced connecting rod assembly, reconditioned gearbox, reinforced clutch. This block proved its robustness by taking Christian Desborde to the VMA title twenty years ago. The 34 mm Mikuni carburetors are new, and the ignition is entrusted to a Motoplat. The result? Nearly 70 horsepower for a top speed of up to 240 km/h, depending on the circuit. An impressive performance, worthy of the best 500 two-strokes of the era, just before the arrival of the liquid-cooled engine in 1973. This bike has been ridden for just over a hundred kilometers, during two prestigious outings: the Biker's Festival at Spa-Francorchamps in 2023 and the Sunday Ride Classic on the Circuit Paul Ricard in 2024. A true racing gem, halfway between historical tribute and living competition machine, that will appeal to fans of powerful two-strokes, nostalgic Continental Circus fans and discerning collectors alike.
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