LOT 456
Ex-Joan Mir, Leopard Racing 2016 KTM 250cc Moto3 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle Registration no. not registered Engine no. R193
Sold for £19,550 inc. premium
Lot 456
Ex-Joan Mir, Leopard Racing, 2016 KTM 250cc Moto3 Grand Prix Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registered Engine no. R193
The Autumn Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford|9 October 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
Ex-Joan Mir, Leopard Racing
2016 KTM 250cc Moto3 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Engine no. R193
2016 KTM 250cc Moto3 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Engine no. R193
• Campaigned in the Moto3 World Championship by Leopard Racing
• 5th overall in 2016
• Restored by Phil Morris in 2020
Usually the class that provides the closest racing at Grand Prix level, Moto3 was introduced in 2012, replacing the 125cc category, and was intended for younger competitors aiming to be the next generation of MotoGP stars. The Moto3 category is for single-cylinder 250cc four-stroke engines with a maximum bore of 81mm, while the minimum combined weight of the motorcycle and rider is 148kg (326lb). The minimum age for the Moto3 class normally is 16. Unlike Moto2, which is restricted to a 'control' engine, Moto3 is a true prototype class, with representation in 2016 from Honda, KTM, and Mahindra/Peugeot. Teams could choose either the manufacturer's chassis or one from a variety of independent frame-makers including Kalex, Suter, and FTR.
The Moto3 KTM offered here was campaigned by Leopard Racing during the 2016 World Championship season and ridden by Joan Mir. Leopard Racing first entered the Moto3 class in 2015 and won the world title that same year with the British rider Danny Kent. Leopard switched from Honda to KTM for 2016 and fielded a team of three riders: Fabio Quartararo, Andrea Locatelli, and Joan Mir. Leopard's three alumni have certainly done well for themselves: Mir is the reigning MotoGP World Champion; Quartararo is leading the 2021 MotoGP World Championship; and Locatelli is currently 4th in the World Superbike standings.
2016 would be a more difficult year for Leopard Racing, Mir's 5th place overall in the World Championship and 'Rookie-of-the-Year' award being the standout achievements. Leopard Racing having switched back to Honda for 2017, Mir dominated the season with ten wins, bringing the team its second World Championship in three years. Mir moved on to Moto2 in 2018 and enjoyed what, by his standards, must have been a somewhat disappointing season, ending up 5th in the championship at the season's end. His signing for the Suzuki factory MotoGP squad surprised some. Confounding the doubters, Mir finished 12th overall in his debut year and in 2020 brought the Japanese manufacturer its first World Championship of the modern MotoGP era.
This KTM Moto3 bike was purchased from Leopard Racing by Mark Keen and sold on to Henry Van der Lagemaat, from whom it was purchased by Phil Morris. The machine had been upgraded with 2019 forks, suspension, airbox and bodywork, but Phil chose to reinstate the 2016 airbox and bodywork when the restored the KTM in 2020, which is when it last ran. The wiring loom is to aircraft standard throughout and, most importantly, the machine retains its correct Moto3 2D dashboard and GPS. The machine comes with a quantity of stickers; a 2016 results printout; and a KTM data sheet. A quantity of related spares, including wheels, tyres, a spare engine and exhausts, will be offered as part of our online auction in December (details to be announced).
• 5th overall in 2016
• Restored by Phil Morris in 2020
Usually the class that provides the closest racing at Grand Prix level, Moto3 was introduced in 2012, replacing the 125cc category, and was intended for younger competitors aiming to be the next generation of MotoGP stars. The Moto3 category is for single-cylinder 250cc four-stroke engines with a maximum bore of 81mm, while the minimum combined weight of the motorcycle and rider is 148kg (326lb). The minimum age for the Moto3 class normally is 16. Unlike Moto2, which is restricted to a 'control' engine, Moto3 is a true prototype class, with representation in 2016 from Honda, KTM, and Mahindra/Peugeot. Teams could choose either the manufacturer's chassis or one from a variety of independent frame-makers including Kalex, Suter, and FTR.
The Moto3 KTM offered here was campaigned by Leopard Racing during the 2016 World Championship season and ridden by Joan Mir. Leopard Racing first entered the Moto3 class in 2015 and won the world title that same year with the British rider Danny Kent. Leopard switched from Honda to KTM for 2016 and fielded a team of three riders: Fabio Quartararo, Andrea Locatelli, and Joan Mir. Leopard's three alumni have certainly done well for themselves: Mir is the reigning MotoGP World Champion; Quartararo is leading the 2021 MotoGP World Championship; and Locatelli is currently 4th in the World Superbike standings.
2016 would be a more difficult year for Leopard Racing, Mir's 5th place overall in the World Championship and 'Rookie-of-the-Year' award being the standout achievements. Leopard Racing having switched back to Honda for 2017, Mir dominated the season with ten wins, bringing the team its second World Championship in three years. Mir moved on to Moto2 in 2018 and enjoyed what, by his standards, must have been a somewhat disappointing season, ending up 5th in the championship at the season's end. His signing for the Suzuki factory MotoGP squad surprised some. Confounding the doubters, Mir finished 12th overall in his debut year and in 2020 brought the Japanese manufacturer its first World Championship of the modern MotoGP era.
This KTM Moto3 bike was purchased from Leopard Racing by Mark Keen and sold on to Henry Van der Lagemaat, from whom it was purchased by Phil Morris. The machine had been upgraded with 2019 forks, suspension, airbox and bodywork, but Phil chose to reinstate the 2016 airbox and bodywork when the restored the KTM in 2020, which is when it last ran. The wiring loom is to aircraft standard throughout and, most importantly, the machine retains its correct Moto3 2D dashboard and GPS. The machine comes with a quantity of stickers; a 2016 results printout; and a KTM data sheet. A quantity of related spares, including wheels, tyres, a spare engine and exhausts, will be offered as part of our online auction in December (details to be announced).
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness, and originality prior to bidding.
Saleroom notices
The top yoke is stamped M350107125.
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