Sunday 7 March 2010

Random pictures

the street version 1985 and back, the race version Mother of all GSX-R.

1986 ; random pictures




Pop Yoshimura replica, 29000 miles ca., priced ca. 6000 BP for sale in Derby, UK.
The historical significance of this bike is really huge.








a Double R version of 1986, probably refreshed with no original colours and parts, for sale in Milan, Italy, priced 7000 euros.








1986; GR0R

German version brochure pic



The first Special " Double R" was introduced in 1986, altough it was available in 1985 in some countries. Anyway, it is considered a 1985 special version. Here some specifications for the german version.
-Pop Yoshimura handmade polished works (nonstandard) frame
-Front fork comes from the Grand Prix Works racer RGB500
-Works dry clutch-35 mm shorter wheelbase from the Works chassis
-Polished cylinder head-Larger inhale valves
-Full titanium exhaust-Mikuni 34 mm carburetors
-Steering geometry could be changed using frame sleeve parts
-Campagnola magnesium rims
-Glass fiber fairing and rear end unit made by Polybauer
-Handmade aluminum fuel tank
-monoseat