Take a Triumph 750 engine extrapolated from the 675 cm³ three-cylinder, mount it in a prototype chassis made up of an aluminum swingarm and a brazed steel tube frame and coat the whole thing with bodywork elements ( tank, saddle and fairing) original in carbon fiber.
This is exactly the sketch of the future Moto2 category...
However, this motorcycle already exists on the market today and is manufactured by the small British company Spirit Motorcycle which last November unveiled its more than sporty model, the GP-Sport R.
Already developing 180 horsepower for 145 kg with full tanks, we can easily imagine that a version intended solely for the track would easily make us forget the Honda-powered Moto2s...
Today, this bike exists and will soon even take part in its first competition in the hands of the Irish rider. Alastair Seeley and of Dean Ellison in the British Supersport Championship (BSB) although, as a prototype and running on slicks, the bike received an exemption to be able to participate and will not score any points.
Pre-season testing will take place next Wednesday at Donington Park.
Count 80 euros to have the (small) series model…
