tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25782553842988586932024-03-10T20:22:51.242-07:00TeamheronsuzukiTeamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-36528979307983284272024-02-23T05:22:00.000-08:002024-02-23T08:39:50.771-08:00Offenstadt 500 HO<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53490539091_c48e09ee69_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53490539091_c48e09ee69_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 275px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> HO means Houzé - Offenstadt, and if the second name is very well known in the motorcycle world, the first probably does not
ring a bell. In fact, although not belonging to the world of racing, Bernard and Michel Houzé were very quickly seduced by
Eric's ideas and they decided to finance the operation by devoting a large budget to the creation and development of the HO.
They deserved, therefore, to be associated with the motorcycle's surname.
The 497cc engine is conventionally powered by two 32 millimeter Gurtner carburettors and two 28 millimeter carburetors in an
additional intake. The cylinders were designed by Eric Offenstadt and produced by a company specializing in high precision
work, FIMA, a company which had already made the cylinder heads of the 12-cylinder Matra and therefore had serious
references. The gearbox uses Yamaha components, but a number of special gears had to be made, while the water pump also comes
from a TZ, and the clutch uses discs from the same machine. A Femsa ignition equips the HO, while the crankshaft comes from
Kawasaki. Single-segment Mahle pistons sit in the cylinders. The most revolutionary
aspect of this engine is that it uses four Gurtner carburetors. Each cylinder has a double intake, seven
transfers and an exhaust, for a total of ten "holes". The classic rear intake is carried out through the piston skirt while
the additional front intake is equipped with an anti-backflow system.
The SMAC alloy monocoque frame has the particularity of being split into two parts along the median axis of the motorcycle. Note that the machine can carry 25 liters of fuel,
including the 9 liters in the hull.
The wheels are six-spoke SMAC magnesium with Michelin tires. The brakes are Brembo calipers and discs with a diameter of 255
millimeters in the front and 200 millimeters for the small rear disc. Two special Carbon oleopneumatic shock absorbers
special made for this bike sit at the back. They perform in the most efficient way, without it being
necessary to intervene in the adjustment.
At the front the bike has an ultra distinctive superradical trailing-link suspension with a Carbon shock absorber adjustable in pre-compression and hardness. A second updated version of this bike is known as the But 500.<div><br /></div><div><div>Characteristics</div><div><br /></div><div>Engine</div><div>Type 500 HO 2 cylinder</div><div>Watercooled 2-stroke</div><div>Bore and stroke: 71 x 62.8</div><div>Compression ratio: 8.5 to 1</div><div>Power: 80 hp at 10,500 rpm</div><div>Power supply: dual intake: 2 carbs per cylinder</div><div>Rear: diameter 32 Gurtner</div><div>Front: diameter 28 Gurtner</div><div>Ignition: Femsa</div><div><br /></div><div>Chassis</div><div>Frame: aluminum monocoque </div><div>Front suspension: 1 of Carbon adjustable. Travel: 15 cm</div><div>Rear suspension: 2 Carbon oleopneumatic. Travel: 13 cm</div><div>Front brake: 255 mm diameter discs</div><div>Rear brake: 200 mm diameter disc </div><div>Front wheel: 3.50 x 18</div><div>Rear wheel: 3.50/5.10 x 18</div><div><br /></div><div>Performance: 272 km/h at 9700 rpm</div><div>Weight: 115 kg</div></div><div><br /></div><div><b>For more pics see</b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720314392364/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">500 HO</span></a></b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/125618686@N06/albums/72157711321353652/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">BUT 500</span></a></b></div><div><b>Want to know how it sounds see</b></div><div><b><a href="https://youtu.be/QASSVzXcNGA?si=NQk0Yq9lxlRH-Qq0" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">BUT 500</span></a></b></div><div><br /></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-43536284538702381612024-01-25T02:52:00.000-08:002024-01-25T02:52:01.249-08:00MBK RD350 Paris Dakar<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53457420040_066a5208f1_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53457420040_066a5208f1_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 275px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> In 1985 MBK Innovation with Jean Michel Basset in the lead made a very special machine for Paris Dakar around a Yamaha RD350LC engine. The project was all about achieving a particularly high weight to power ratio, and the MBK engineers definitely succeeded. On the scales the bike weighed only 135 kg and had a power of 65 HP at the wheel! To get an idea and a comparison, in those years the BMW GS was the fastest with a top speed of 180 km/h and the most powerful with approx. 80 HP with a 1050 cc engine. The engine of the Yamaha RD350LC offered the power necessary to reach 145/150 km/h on the sand. The second objective was to give its riders, Patrick Vallet and Pierre Marie Poli a light and easy to handle motorcycle. For this purpose, aluminum was used extensively for the creation of the oversized radiator, air box, fuel tank, oil tank (remember that the engine ran on a 3% mixture) and water tank. Achieving 135 kg dry weight was a high-level engineering feat for its time. But as history shows, numbers and ideas on paper don't go well with the harsh world of racing. Unfortunately the MBK Innovation 350 did not arrive in Dakar with any of the drivers.<div><b>For more pics see</b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720313963482/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">MBK RD350 Paris Dakar</span></a></b></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-1701364531425100552023-12-23T05:08:00.000-08:002023-12-23T07:50:46.135-08:00Deltabox Suzuki RG500's<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/705/20219527173_777de573a1_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/705/20219527173_777de573a1_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 275px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The Spondon XR45 of Theo Louwes. In the last racing days of the Suzuki RG500 different manufacturers made deltabox frames. I made a photo set, Bakker, Spondon, VRP, GPA, Harris and Golinelli, I also included the modified street frames. <div><b>For more pics see </b></div><div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720313579683" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Deltabox Suzuki RG500's</span></b></a></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-24331976884274883972023-11-16T02:16:00.000-08:002023-11-16T07:00:13.335-08:00Nico Bakker GTR750 Suzuki's<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/119/273220802_9c8398fea5_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/119/273220802_9c8398fea5_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 280px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Rob Bron on the Bakker HRD GTR750 at Daytona in 1975.<div>Here we have all the Bakker GTR750's at one spot. The HRD ones have a horizontal monoshock, the other 3 have a vertical mounted shock. All the frames still exist. The Rob Bron bike was found a few years ago and is perfectly restored by the current owner.</div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72157714389682963" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Bakker HRD GTR750 type 1</span></a></b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720309070970" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Bakker HRD GTR750 type 2</span></a></b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720309069271" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">HMC Bakker TR750</span></a></b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720309072507" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Manniën Motors Bakker GTR750</span></a></b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720309072722" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Bakker GT750</span></a></b></div><div><br /></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-45883543599186865642023-10-14T06:29:00.011-07:002023-10-14T11:17:18.145-07:00CRT two stroke track day Assen 2023<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53256201507_337cd0f49e_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53256201507_337cd0f49e_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Beautiful YZR500 replica seen at the CRT two stroke track day, Assen 7 Oktober 2023.<div><b>For more pics see</b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720311934359" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">CRT two stroke track day Assen 2023</span></a></b></div><div><b>For a vid of the YZR500 replica see</b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=752563559968442"><span style="color: red;">YZR500 replica</span></a></b></div><div><br /></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-41395678694204045242023-09-17T04:30:00.004-07:002023-09-17T04:30:49.369-07:00Classic GP Assen 2023<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53193438380_0b70a750bf_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53193438380_0b70a750bf_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Kevin Schwantz his Lucky Strike RGV500 seen at the Classic GP at the TT circuit Assen September 2023. <div><b>For more pics see </b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720311263904" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Motorcyles</span></a></b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720311251271" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Cars etc.</span></a></b></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-71495567241286191762023-08-12T01:50:00.007-07:002023-08-12T06:58:07.582-07:00De Jager 500 boxer<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53075060883_ca97162860_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53075060883_ca97162860_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 190px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> The Dick de Jager 500cc four cylinder boxer two stroke is a very rare beast. As far as I know there exists only one engine. The König crankcases are known for weak casting and prone to crack. So de Jager decided to make a beter crankcase, the barrels are from Yamaha and the crank is a modified König one. The engine delivers 111 hp. Owner Luc de Smet from Belgium still races it at classic meetings with his female teammate Zoë Beun.<div><b>For more pics see</b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720310058997" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">De Jager 500 boxer</span></a></b></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-10525035760098355912023-07-14T05:27:00.003-07:002023-07-14T05:50:21.421-07:00Suzuki GT750 Dsports race car<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53045127204_ec8ca8950f_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53045127204_ec8ca8950f_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> This home build race car with a tuned Suzuki GT750 engine used to race against the Ocelot racers in the D-sports race series in the USA. <div><b>For more pics see</b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720309772688" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Suzuki GT750 Dsports race car</span></a></b></div><div><b>Want to know how it sounds see</b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXHCEvebi-c&t=162s" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Dsports GT750 racer</span></a></b></div><div><br /></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-80757178988277836812023-06-03T06:04:00.009-07:002023-06-04T10:39:07.291-07:00Suzuki GT club meeting Hardenberg<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52947236641_e8970c7f62_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52947236641_e8970c7f62_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 310px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> GT750 special seen at the 2023 meeting in Hardenberg of the Suzuki GT club of the Netherlands.<div><b>For more pics see</b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720308782172" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Suzuki GT club meeting Hardenberg</span></a></b></div><div><b>For vids see my youtube channel</b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@teamheronsuzuki/videos" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Teamheronsuzuki</span></a></b></div><div><br /></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-15896831111381512812023-05-26T00:43:00.001-07:002023-05-26T03:21:32.348-07:00JPR DKW 750 sidecar racer<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52926965180_9bc3d3b76f_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52926965180_9bc3d3b76f_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 200px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> The very special JPR Roland DKW 750 two stroke triple sidecar as raced by Jon Perkins and Ian Nickels in the Camathias cup. This is one of the very few two strokes that races in the Camathias cup as two strokes after 1967 are not allowed. It is one of the fastest sidecars of the field. The engine is a heavily modified Roland DKW Junior 750 triple, it uses reedvalve inlets, Mikuni carbs, Yamaha YZ250 pistons and a Hemmings racing transmission. <div><b>For more pics see </b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720308585244" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">JPR Roland DKW 750 sidecar racer</span></a></b></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-89430855168104746032023-04-01T05:55:00.000-07:002023-04-01T05:55:25.558-07:00Hamada GSXNSR500<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52772219946_ce3fd05acd_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52772219946_ce3fd05acd_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 310px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Stumbled across some pics on the interweb of a very strange and special bike. Two Honda NSR250 engines crafted together in a Suzuki GSXR400 frame by the Hamada brothers. <div><b>For more pics see </b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720307021524" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Hamada GSXNSR500</span></a></b></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-6949188607305486112023-03-24T09:44:00.004-07:002023-03-24T09:51:20.125-07:00Suzuki RG500 history<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52767783472_dfe54c0402_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52767783472_dfe54c0402_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 270px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> I found a very nice article on the interweb with lots of facts and trivia about the Suzuki RG500 and its riders. <div><b>For the article and some nice pics see</b></div><div><b><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://amcn.com.au/editorial/rg-bargy-suzuki-rg500/" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Suzuki RG500 Bargy</span></a></span></b></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-16832313970199270462023-02-25T04:07:00.003-08:002023-02-25T04:11:49.172-08:00Motorshow Utrecht 2023<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52710331713_e92f8d5d9c_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52710331713_e92f8d5d9c_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 310px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> The ex Jack Middelburg Honda RS500 at the Motorshow in Utrecht the Netherlands.<div><b>For more pics see</b></div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720306256305" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Motorshow Utrecht 2023</span></a></b>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-10752151547008614252023-01-20T07:32:00.002-08:002023-01-20T11:30:06.394-08:00Melkus V6 two stroke<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52536100598_d6c41ffc58_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52536100598_d6c41ffc58_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 270px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> This very special Melkus RS1000 is uprated with a 1.3-litre two stroke V6 Müller-Andernach boat engine with three Solex twin carburettors. It has also been fitted with a custom hand-built Melkus exhaust. Now producing 110hp and 133lb-ft of torque, coupled to a five-speed manual gearbox with modified ratios. Weighing around 720kg, this RS1000 can reach a top speed of more than 200kmh. One of only 101 examples ever produced. Original the Melkus had a 1000cc three cylinder engine with 69hp and a topspeed of 165kmh.<div><b>For more pics see</b></div><div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720304123859" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Melkus V6 two stroke</span></b></a></div><div><br /></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-68304043592901534012022-12-29T06:18:00.004-08:002022-12-29T06:19:04.306-08:00Central Classics 2022<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52593024817_4b2a73e689_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52593024817_4b2a73e689_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> A mint Suzuki RGV250, seen at the Central Classics in Houten the Netherlands.<div><b>For more pics see</b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720304810260" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Central Classics 2022</span></a></b></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-86075520962386364242022-11-11T01:41:00.003-08:002022-11-11T01:41:46.432-08:00CNC Suzuki RGB500 alloy crankcase<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52491964176_50ec5c73cd_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52491964176_50ec5c73cd_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Here we have a piece of art made by Ton Spek, a CNC Suzuki RGB500 crankcase! First he made a 3D plastic model and after that a CNC alloy one. The original RGB500 crankcases are made of magnesium and are known for leaking and oxidation, so this is a perfect solution. <div><b>For more pics see </b></div><div><b><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720303593892" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">CNC RGB500 alloy crankcase</span></a> </span></b></div><div><b>Ton Spek his website</b></div><div><b><a href="https://tonspek-specialparts.nl/rgb500" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Ton Spek Special Parts</span></a></b></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-44009403966092546392022-10-07T01:20:00.001-07:002022-10-07T01:20:18.486-07:00Kevin Schwantz and the Suzuki XR70<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52410625645_e359e2865f_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52410625645_e359e2865f_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Kevin Schwantz has his first GP500 back, a very special carbonfiber framed Suzuki XR70. <div><b>Read the story here</b> </div><div><a href="https://amcn.com.au/editorial/heron-rizla-suzuki-rg500-xr70rv/" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Heron Rizla Suzuki RG500 XR70RV </span></b></a></div><div><b>For more pics of carbonfiber framed Suzuki's see </b></div><div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72157612327394744" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: red;">Carbon fiber framed Suzuki RG & RGV500 racers </span></b></a></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-38787143668676226522022-08-30T11:19:00.001-07:002022-08-30T11:23:38.306-07:00Piaggio museum Pontedera<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52322848559_6b099d34dc_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52322848559_6b099d34dc_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Seen at the Piaggio museum in Pontedera Italy, the museum has a great collection of Vespa's and Aprilia factory racers. The entrance is free!<div><b>For more pics see </b></div><div><span style="color: red;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720301699375" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><b>Piaggio museum Pontedera</b></span></a></span></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-77202605374689598482022-07-31T03:17:00.004-07:002022-07-31T03:53:44.981-07:00Klassik Trophy Assen<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52253156811_e7a891b442_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52253156811_e7a891b442_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> The RG500 special of Gerhard Mitter junior at the Klassik Trophy at the TT track in Assen. <div><b>For more pics see</b> </div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720300944571" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Klassik Trophy Assen</span></a></b></div><div><b>For vids see my youtube channel</b></div><div><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/teamheronsuzuki" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><b>TeamHeronSuzuki</b></span></a></div><div><br /></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-15187611920090787292022-06-27T05:56:00.001-07:002022-06-27T05:56:46.851-07:00TT Museum Assen 2022<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52176703578_e4c851262a_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52176703578_e4c851262a_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Seen at the temporarily TT museum of TV Drenthe during the TT Assen 2022.<div><b>For more pics see</b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720300134068" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">TT Museum Assen 2022</span></a></b></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-27450939011928302022022-05-24T06:12:00.003-07:002022-05-25T02:38:58.165-07:00Suzuki Nialco race car<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52095946418_c73104e1ff_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52095946418_c73104e1ff_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 260px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> In 1969, Japanese racing car manufacturer Nialco built a single-seater called the RQ which utilized the triple-carb Suzuki LC10 two stroke triple engine and competed in the RQ ("Racing Quarterly") Minicar Racing Tournament. Their best result was a fourth in the 1969 meet at Fuji, with Kikuo Kaira (future co-founder of Tommy Kaira) at the wheel.<div>The engine was first seen in air-cooled form, equipped with three Mikuni VM carburettors, in the 1967 LC10 Suzuki Fronte 360. Displacement was 356 cc (21.7 cu in), from a bore and stroke of 52 mm × 56 mm (2.0 in × 2.2 in). Originally developing 25 PS (18.4 kW), a 36 PS (26.5 kW) SS version soon appeared, with a stunning 101.1 PS/L (338 kW/imp gal). For the conventionally laid out Fronte Van, Estate, and Custom a single carburettor version was used. Combined with a lower compression ratio of 6.8:1, this meant a max power of 25 PS (18.4 kW). For 1971, the LC10 engine received Suzuki's new self-lubricating "CCIS" system (Cylinder Crank Injection and Selfmix).</div><div><b>For more pics see</b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72177720299214569" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Suzuki Nialco race car</span></a></b><br /><div><br /></div></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-43957083555851130682022-04-28T02:03:00.001-07:002022-04-28T02:03:16.661-07:00Suzuki sidecar racers<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52035390378_d5cc565549_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52035390378_d5cc565549_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 260px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Updated my Suzuki sidecar racers photoset with a lot of new pics, GT750 and also some pics of an ultra rare XR05 powered sidecar. <div><b>For more pics see </b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72157602317108922" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Suzuki sidecar racers</span></a></b></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-90513442998109469552022-03-20T04:18:00.001-07:002022-03-20T04:19:10.892-07:00Ocelot Suzuki GT750<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51914284175_2602a847c0_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51914284175_2602a847c0_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 260px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Updated my Ocelot photo set with al lot of new pics of a white car. This 1973 Ocelot Mark 3C was formerly owned by Indycar team owner Ed Walsh Jr. and competed in SCCA D Sports Racing events until it was donated to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Foundation in November 1982. The car features white fiberglass bodywork over a tubular steel chassis. The water-cooled, two-stroke GT750 Suzuki inline-three features a Bendix servo fuel injector. <div><b>For more pics see </b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72157616380311268" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Ocelot Suzuki </span></a></b></div><div><b>For more information see
</b></div><div><b><a href="http://teamheronsuzuki.blogspot.com/2018/04/ocelot-suzuki-gt750.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Ocelot Suzuki GT750</span></a></b></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-63022057355658936772022-02-17T02:32:00.001-08:002022-02-17T02:32:45.615-08:00Featherbed Kawasaki triple 500<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51612744357_b5781137c7_b.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51612744357_b5781137c7_b.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 300px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a> Wietse Veenstra on his Norsaki 500. In 1969 Wietse started racing in the 500cc national class in the Netherlands. First on a standard Kawasaki 500 triple, after a hard crash the Kawa was total loss. With the engine out of the wreck and a Norton featherbed frame he made this bitza. The thing was very fast and in 1971 he became the Dutch national champion in the 500cc class with 5 wins and 2 second places. I would really like to know what became of the bike, you can email me via the contact page on this site. <div><b>For more pics see</b> </div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72157720102797360" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Norsaki 500 triple</span></a></b></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2578255384298858693.post-48329177528469320512022-01-21T05:49:00.000-08:002022-01-21T05:49:20.923-08:00Valentino Rossi and the NSR500<a href="https://live.staticflickr.com/7805/46786589371_472a2af3c7_o.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="" border="0" src="https://live.staticflickr.com/7805/46786589371_472a2af3c7_o.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 260px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>Valentino Rossi on his favourite bike the mighty NSR500. On this bike he became world champion in 2001, he was the last one who did this on a 500cc two stroke. That 2001 NSR500 holds a dear place in Rossi’s heart. There's none other like it, and it's quite literally a money-can't-buy machine. It’s the bike that Honda was supposed to give to Valentino but the bike never arrived in Tavulia. In the last race of the 2021 season in Valencia, Rossi's fare well race, Valentino was reunited with the bike and asked Alberto Puig if Honda change the idea and gave the bike to him. Unfortunately that did not happen and the bike is back on its journey to the Honda museum. <div><div><b>For more pics see </b></div><div><b><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/albums/72157720160444161" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Valentino Rossi and the Honda NSR500</span></a></b></div></div>Teamheronsuzukihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13661063804242935168noreply@blogger.com