The ex Jack Middelburg Honda RS500 at the Motorshow in Utrecht the Netherlands.For more pics see
Motorshow Utrecht 2023
The ex Jack Middelburg Honda RS500 at the Motorshow in Utrecht the Netherlands.
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.
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.
Kevin Schwantz has his first GP500 back, a very special carbonfiber framed Suzuki XR70.