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KAWASAKI 250 SR1 The bike that didn’t exist

PERCY P RCY T TAIT

Gone but not forgo otten

WHAT’SINSIDE

006 Classic Racer Archive The combined works of great photographers as they catch Gary Hocking, Derek Minter and Akira Yanagawa hard at work in their respective offices.

012 Crossword And never was a cross word uttered (clearly, this phrase was uttered by someone who has never been in a paddock, eh?). We now produce one every issue – placed upon these pages here.

014 Readers Write Your thoughts, missives and moans from the past couple of months.

017 Paddock Gossip More news and gossip from the racing world.

024 Line Art

Another lovely piece of penmanship from Mick Ofield. In this issue he turns his ink and eyes toward the 1973 John Player Norton monocoque.

An important motorcycle for many reasons.

this level of information and revelation from the former factory man and foil for Wayne Rainey (plus Kenny Roberts) is a doubly rare treat. Dig in and enjoy this, it almost never happens.

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042 Bartol’s 250 racer

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030 John Kocinski Notoriously private by nature, an interview with treat. To get the prodigious Kocinski is a rare treat

Harald Bartol was an engineer who worked with the biggest names of the sport and then went on to take projects to their maximum potential.

His own 250 was very interesting indeed, not least for the way it turned some ways of populist convention on its collective head.

053 Remembering Percy Mr Tait passed away recently and Classic Racer wanted to pay its respects. Malc Wheeler in particular wanted to rerun this feature from the CR archive in order to tell Percy's story. Apt.

ISSUE202 MARCH/APRIL 2020 EDITOR Tony Carter jclements@mortons.co.uk

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062 Up close: Kawasaki’s 250cc SR1

GROUP ADVERTISING MANAGER Sue Keily

Officially, this bike doesn’t exist – and never did. Well, that’s pushing it a bit (here’s a large photoshoot about it after all) but for a while at least, Kawasaki wouldn’t admit to the SR1 being real. Up close, it’s flippin’ lovely.

069 Whatever happened to?

Dave Chadwick

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080 Fierce: On the roads again Another look at racing the classic race bikes on the Irish roads. Brave, mad and enthralling all in one.

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YEAR: 1962 // LOCATION: ISLE OF MAN

Follow the leader

There are points along the Mountain Course where, for the vast majority of rider, you hold station and maintain the pace.

After Ginger Hall there’s the bumps.Those bumps that go on for an age and those bumps that, if you set your bike up for them, rob you of a good and useful quick set-up for the rest of the lap.

So what to do? Wait. Hold on. Ride the bumps and be patient. It’ll soon be over and instead of being careful with the power you’ll quickly be away again, testing whatever you’re riding to the limit in The Island.

MV Agusta riders Gary Hocking (6) and Mike Hailwood (3) bide their time during the 1962 JuniorTT.

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Heave! // YEAR: 1963 // LOCATION: SCARBOROUGH The race is still just seconds old, but Derek Minter needs to take a moment. He’s just tipped off the 500 Gilera and, whilst others dash past to

keep their appointment with the demanding stretch of tarmac and fencing that runs through a park, Minter, D has to do a bit of impromptu weight lifting.

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Photograph: Mark Wernham Collection at Mortons Archive

Seventeen years ago Max Biaggi found himself riding high in the fledgling MotoGP championship. A former multiple 250cc World Champion (four crowns coming on the 250s), he was leading the Camel Pramac Pons Honda squad withTohru Ukawa as team-mate.

The Honda RC211V was

fast and had potential but Max struggled to get that high mid-corner speed he’d craved and used to such extent on the two-strokes. It’s in the distant past now, but he found the top step of the podium twice that year. Not bad. Valentino Rossi’s title-winning nine-times-a top step-visitor that year was quite a bit better though.

// YEAR: 2003 // LOCATION: VALENCIA, SPAIN

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Across 1 & 5:

Alternate nickname for that other ‘TT’ course on the continent. (9,2,5)

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Trophy given out for many achievements at the Isle Of Man. (7) Jacques, consistent Swiss 250cc GP man. (5)

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Chief promoters of MotoGP since the early 1990s. (5)

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A Sport version of this famous American bike model won the first ever Daytona 200 in the late 1930s. (5)

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Dennis, ex-pat American commentator whose son had a brief stint in Moto2. (5) Mile, 500 GP & WSB tailender who had his best results at 1 across, his home venue. (5)

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Classic multi-purpose venue in the western suburbs of the Australian capital. (6,4)

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The longest endurance test for motorcyclists traditionally has its premium event at the start of the year. (5)

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23:

Measurement for fluids used in all machines. (2)

24:

Jean-Pierre, 1960s French racer who moved to four wheels and won a Monaco Grand Prix. (8)

26 & 20 Down: The Spa-Francorchamps circuit’s most famous, and fast, section. (3,5) 28:

The most dominant bike makers in the world of speedway, not that many notice! (2)

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Not the best, not the worst, but about here somewhere. (7)

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See 25 Down

31:

Austrian engine makers who supplied motors to 36 across, among many others. (5)

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Japanese racer who caused havoc with a twin-cylinder Honda 500 in the 1990s. (5) Italian manufacturer who dominated the early years of the 125cc World Championship. (7) Aldo, Venezualan who took a second at the first British 250cc GP on the mainland before his untimely death in a car crash that winter. (7)

36:

British 250cc GP machine campaigned by Niall Mackenzie in the 1980s. (9)

15:

Claude, French racer and co-designer of the Duolever front fork system. (4)

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Half of the famous Sky Sports commentary team in Fogarty’s heyday.

(6,5)

18:

HB Honda’s German nearly man, now with a world champion son.

(6,5)

Czech manufacturer that scored points in early Grands Prix but had far more success off-road.

(2)

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See 26 Across

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See 7 Down

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Kenny’s original race team that went against Agostini’s with the same bikes but rival tobacco brand. (5,6,6)

A sure sign from the chief marshal that your race is over, sir. (5,4)

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Italy’s second-ever 500cc world champion, nearly taking the 350cc title in the same year. (8)

Down 1 & 27

2:

Down: Top Eighties Frenchman, mostly seen head-to-toe in blue. (9,6)

6:

Christian, late Seventies 500 GP racer who went on to be elected as Mayor of Nice. (7)

7&3

Down: Bazza’s traditional helmet mascot was pure cartoon... (6,4)

10:

...whereas Geoff displayed this symbol of his home county in the same spot. (4)

11:

Herr Mark, German Superbiker who enjoyed most of his success in his domestic series. (3)

25 & 30 Across: Site of John Kocinski’s final 500cc GP win as he began his second season on the Cagiva. (7,5) 27:

See 1 Down

29:

Italian clothing company that moved into road racing in the Nineties, first winning with Loris Capirossi. (3)

32:

Honda team boss for whom John Kocinski rode on his return to 500cc GPs from WSB. (4)

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STAR LETTER PRIZE THAT ‘OLD SINGLE’ AGAIN Dear CR Good article on the ‘old singles’ – I’d like to throw in some ideas for consideration.

Firstly an ‘old single’ is a Manx Norton, an AJS 7R, a BSA Gold Star or a G50 Matchless and must be exactly as they came from the factory.

They can be stripped and rebuilt by a specialist technician, must retain the same bottom end, the same bore and stroke and the same valve sizes that they were originally fitted with, and, above all, must be in the same frame/chassis that they were originally built with.

The ignition must also be original and with a four-speed gearbox. If any of these models came from the factory with a forged piston and not a sand cast one, this will be eligible.

The only area that can have any finite adjustment will be the

cam profiles; as this is the only area that cannot be stripped and checked at a circuit if required.

The classes will be from 254cc to 350cc and the bigger ones will be from 354cc to 500cc. Also in these classes will be included any British twin with OHV like the Gold Star, any Ducati, Aermacchi or Montesa, Bultaco of single cylinder and original bore and stroke. Also a Norton twin or aTriumph/Norton twin up to 500cc will also be welcome, with the same criteria as the ‘old singles’. From history this group of machines can all be equally competitive.

The wonderful Seeley models will be a class on their own in the 500cc class but can be included in the 350 class, as above.This will make for some very fair and hard racing in all classes.

These bikes were successful over everything else because of

Why the WOB?

Dear CR Just dropped by to say how much I enjoy Classic Racer and the icing on the cake for me is the crossword. Many hours spent (with the help of Google trying to decipher the clues), my only peeve is that the clues are in reverse (white on black).

Surely most of the readers of Classic Racer are in their senior years, and have failing eyesight, making it difficult to read the clues. As an old time typesetter and graphic designer I can’t possibly see the reason for it being that way. The type size is not the problem it’s just the fact it is in reverse (WOB).

Surely, if you feel the need for using reverse why not do all the guff about winning a jacket and do the rest in normal black on white. Perhaps you can answer this for me. I look forward to the next crossword. Thanks.

Hugh Leslie Email Hello Hugh. Glad to hear you are enjoying CR and I’m sorry you are having trouble with the white text. We cover a wide age range of readers these days and I didn’t feel the legibility was an issue, however, I’m always happy to make a change for a positive benefit and will adjust the crossword for the next issue. I’ll probably end up thanking you when my eyes start to fail me later in life. Mike

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Remember to keep sending in your letters. We want to hear your stories and find out what you think of the magazine. Each issue we’ll pick a star letter, the writer of which will win a superb package courtesy of Duke Video! their lightness, their handling with the comparative engines producing very similar bhp.

The main advantage, that I found of my Seeley over my Manx, was that I could turn up the wick about one-tenth of a second quicker than I could on the Manx and because of the superior handling and lightness I could brake later.Top end speed was so, so close…

The idea of having a Seeley or original-looking AJS or Matchless, where the engine is a completely ‘look alike’ to the original is completely unfair to those of truly original makes, as the engines have non-standard bore and stroke, completely different cranks and bearings and, as I understand, the 500 Modern Seeley or Matchless produces some 10-20 more bhp

than the originals; therefore in either original-looking guise or Seeley style, these should not to be allowed to compete with the standard model.

In the up 1000 class, any British twin or three cylinder model of push rod style is good to go but has the same restrictions to standard technology as the ‘old singles’. No Rob Norths.

How is that?

Brian Kemp Australia Hello Brian. Right, there’s some ideas! Let’s leave this one open to the various thoughts and comments from the CR readers.

Wonderful people of the CR world, it’s over to you. Anything here that you think works (or doesn’t?). Tony

ME AND DR JOE

Dear CR I enjoyed the article on Dr Joe Erlich recently. I met him when he had a workshop in Bedford which is local to me.

It was interesting dealing with him – but somewhat difficult!

My last conversation was cut short when a call came from below (we were up on a mezzanine floor) saying ‘your engine has arrived from Aprilia’.

Dr Joe hurried off to get his hands on it. I believe it was for the abortive carbon framed Aprilia project that he had on the go.

I suspect that would make a whole story on its own.

One small correction to the article, Dr Joe did not finish with GPs in 1988 as he did run a 125 with Alex Bedford in 1989. The bike was not really competitive, scoring only one championship point, but Alex did a few

rounds of the Shell Supercup with two wins and a fourth place; the bike was run in ‘7 Up’ colours.

The bike was on display at Stafford in October, the other picture with the fairing on was at a previous Stafford show.

Nick Crocker Email Hello Nick. Thanks for the additional bit of info regarding 1989. Apologies, that was my error in not including this. As for the carbon framed Aprilia project, I seem to remember photos of this doing the rounds in various late 1980 paddocks – but I fully admit that I may be wrong and that what I am thinking of might be a totally different motorcycle.

Does anyone else remember this particular Aprilia project (or have a photo?). Tony

That ain’t Mallory!

Oh, you!! It’s Oh I ’ JJack! k!

Dear CR In the story about Italian Racer Gianni Rolando I have seen a small error on page 53. It is mentioned that Gianni is leading the Imola 200. It is clear this is not Gianni but Dutch racer Jack Middelburg. The name Jack can be seen through the windscreen of his bike.

Fellow Dutch racer Boet van Dulmen is also in the picture under number 19 Love the mag.

Robert Ride-onMotorTours.com Hello Robert. Mike the designer is working out a suitable punishment for me (derusting my TZ250 pipes might just about be enough, do you think?).

Thank you for the pick up, it’s genuinely appreciated. Tony

Dear CR Regarding the Star Letter from Issue #199, I have to disagree with this being Mallory Park.

The Dunlop Bridge is in the wrong place in relation to the start/finish line.

Also with the riders facing forward at the Mallory start line, the paddock would be

to their right and spectators would be on the bank to their left. Not sure what trackk it is but it’s not Mallory.

Graham Dew Email Hello Graham. Hmmm... right, so what track is it then? Anyone care to jump in on this? Tony

SDR memories #1

Dear CR Your article covering the making of the Silver Dream Racer brought back fond memories, as myself and my late brother Neil were watching from the grandstand on the approach to Woodcote.

Well, I say grandstand, but I seem to recall it being more of a large wooden shed! Anyway, we were told that the Silver Dream Racer would be coming round and to cheer and wave as it passed whilst being filmed. A flatbed truck with a guy on the back operating a newsreel style camera came into view going flat out ahead of the riders spaced out in lines behind.

Our hero was weaving in and out through t formation of riders and the crowd were the duly waving and clapping as they slowly came past and we both shouted “come on Ivor” much to the puzzlement of the spectators around us. “Who’s Ivor” they asked and we replied “surely you know, it’s the star rider, Ivor Dream.”

Great mag, keep up the good work!

Andy Murden Email

SDR memories #2 DETAIL TO RUST AND BEDFORD

Dear CR Nice to see a sidecar photo from the Nick Nicholls Collection. Just thought I would add some detail to the image on page 8, of Bryan Rust and Alan Bedford.

The date is August 26, 1973 and is the Rothmans International Race of Aces meeting.

Bryan and Alan are leading the 1000cc race, which was also a round of the British championship. Unfortunately, they retired with an overheating engine, allowing Les Langridge/Laurie Evans #15 (998 Rhombus Imp) to take the win.

They were followed home by #2 George O’Dell and Bill Boldison on a 750 BSA. Hope the info is of use to your archives.

Gary James rgracing.co.uk Hello Gary. Thank you very much indeed for this. Excellent stuff and we appreciate you taking the time to write to us with this. Very helpful. Cheers, Tony

Dear CR I have just read your article about the Silver Dream Racer in the January/February issue.

The memories came flooding back as I was one of the extras that were used in the film at the 1979 Silverstone GP. I was asked at one of the race meetings I was competing at if I would be interested in turning up with my bike at Silverstone for the start of the GP weekend as an extra, I didn’t need asking twice.

So my Yamaha TZ350E, a friend and myself turned up nice and early, arriving at the main gate, we were sent to the paddock where the film crew had set up camp. What an experience to see all the machinery of that time, including Honda’s comeback to racing

i h the h 500 four-stoke f k racer. with We had to go on the track and follow the camera car for a few laps, and after the car pulled off, we had to make it look like we were racing – not a problem to a group of young lads, this we did several times over the weekend.

What a weekend it was, riding at Silverstone in front of a Grand Prix crowd, watching Sheene and Roberts battling for the lead and getting paid for it – it couldn’t get any better. In this cutting from a magazine of the time (above), my bike is No 71. Also, I still have the 15-page instructions for the bike positioning in the film. I still ride with the classic racing club riding a Yamaha 250 in the same colour scheme as used in the film.

Keep up the good work with Classic Racer.

Martin Purvey Email

IDENTITIES, IDENTITIES

Dear CR With respect to the photo on pages six and seven, it is the start of the 1961 125cc race, the first TT win for Hailwood and Honda. To fill in the names of a few of the other riders: On the left: 15 is Sadao Shimazaki On the right: 10 is Ernst Degner 12 is Tom Phillis 14 is Tony Godfrey (helmet just visible) 18 is Ralph Rensen

I don’t know who 20 is but I hope somebody else does and their answer will appear in the magazine. I was surprised to see Rex Avery with a black helmet as he usually raced with a white one.

Geoff Shimmin

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