
LOT 110
Drixton-Honda 500cc Replica Racing Motorcycle Frame no. 079 Engine no. CB450E-502390
Sold for £8,050 inc. premium
Lot 110
Drixton-Honda 500cc Replica Racing Motorcycle Frame no. 079 Engine no. CB450E-502390
Drixton-Honda 500cc Replica Racing Motorcycle
Frame no. 079
Engine no. CB450E-502390
Frame no. 079
Engine no. CB450E-502390
Riders campaigning Aermacchis in the mid/late 1960s frequently turned to alternative frames, the Drixton products of Swiss racer turned frame-maker Othmar 'Marly' Drixl being among the most popular. A talented rider, Drixl was working in the Aermacchi factory when he met the UK importer Syd Lawton. A few years later Lawton commissioned Drixl to make a small batch of frames to replace the stock Aermacchi chassis, which were marketed under the 'Drixton' name. Between 1965 and 1969 around 20-25 frames were built to take Aermacchi engines, some being used by leading Grand Prix privateers such as John Hartle and Kel Carruthers. Perhaps surprisingly, given the ubiquity of the Drixton-Honda replica in modern-day classic racing, only a tiny handful werebuilt in period, the first being commissioned by Australian racer Terry Dennehy to accommodate the CB450 'Black Bomber' motor. In recent years replicas of the Drixton-Honda, particularly in CB350 K4 form, has become one of the mainstays of historic motorcycle racing worldwide. A five-speed model, this Drixton-Honda replica was completed in 2007 using a kit purchased from Bartel Engineering. Other specification highlights include a 500cc engine with Nikasil-coated cylinders; Ceriani front forks; Maxton rear suspension; Grimeca 4LS front brake; Honda rear brake; Keihin CR carburettors; and a large capacity fuel tank. The machine has been ridden only once (for 10 miles) since completion some 12-13 years ago and will require re-commissioning before further use.
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