Saturday, May 24, 2025

Armstrong 500 triple

In 1984 Armstrong produced several Grand Prix motorcycles using a revolutionary carbon fiber frame, the most special one was the 500 triple. Following the technology being used by the Formula One industry, the frame was fabricated by car constructor Reynard Motorsport. The designers of this bike were Mike Eatough and Barry Hart, they created the first motorcycle using a carbon fiber frame to compete in Grand Prix. It was raced by Niall Mackenzie.
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