1970 SUZUKI XR05 500TR replica - Lot 43

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1970 SUZUKI XR05 500TR replica - Lot 43
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 - Sold as is 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 great names as Barry Sheene, Guido Mandracci and Jacques Roca, it embodied the daring and performance of an era when cutting-edge technology combined 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. This bike has only been ridden a hundred kilometers or so, 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. Today, it is presented in perfect condition, ready to take to the track or join a top-level collection. Sold as is. 1970 SUZUKI XR05 500TR replica Sold without registration documents: Competition vehicle - Faithful replica of a legendary factory machine - High-end chassis by Corki Racing - Sold as isIn the 1970s, the 500cc World Championship was the scene of a mechanical and human revolution, pitting the top speed riders against each other on machines that were as powerful as they were brutal. Among these legendary motorcycles, the Suzuki TR 500 quickly established itself as a benchmark. Ridden by big names such as Barry Sheene, Guido Mandracci and Jacques Roca, it embodied the daring and performance of an era when cutting-edge technology was combined with the intuition of engineer-craftsmen. The model offered here is a replica of the Suzuki XR05 500 TR, built in accordance with the specifications of the factory machines of the time. The frame, the centrepiece of the bike, is a copy of the factory Daytona model, made by Lucien Cordonier (Corki Racing), the undisputed master of French racing chassis. He is particularly known for the frame of Christian Sarron's world champion motorcycle, proof of his exceptional expertise. This XR05 replica is equipped with a Marzocchi fork, a Ceriani magnesium four-cam front brake and genuine Akront rims, all sealed, with the tank and fairing faithfully reproducing the design of the TR 500 customer bikes. Everything has been done to recreate the aesthetics and feel of the factory bikes. On the mechanical side, the engine has been prepared and made more reliable: optimised lubrication system with permanent oil supply to the crankshaft bearings, 2.5% oil/petrol mixture, lighter and reinforced connecting rods, reconditioned gearbox and reinforced clutch. This engine proved its robustness by taking Christian Desborde to the VMA title twenty years ago. The 34 mm Mikuni carburettors are new, and the ignition is provided by a Motoplat. This bike has only been ridden for around 100 kilometres, during two prestigious events: the Biker's Festival at Spa-Francorchamps in 2023 and the Sunday Ride Classic at the Paul Ricard circuit in 2024. It is now in perfect condition, ready to hit the track or join a high-end collection. Sold as is.
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