LOT 457
Ex-Luca Grünwald 2014 Kalex-KTM 250cc Moto3 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle Registration no. not registered Frame no. 803 803 211 AREV 01-08
Sold for £18,400 inc. premium
Lot 457
Ex-Luca Grünwald, 2014 Kalex-KTM 250cc Moto3 Grand Prix Racing MotorcycleRegistration no. not registered Frame no. 803 803 211 AREV 01-08
The Autumn Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show, Stafford|9 October 2021, 12:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
Ex-Luca Grünwald
2014 Kalex-KTM 250cc Moto3 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 803 803 211 AREV 01-08
2014 Kalex-KTM 250cc Moto3 Grand Prix Racing Motorcycle
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 803 803 211 AREV 01-08
• Campaigned in the Moto3 World Championship by Kiefer Racing
• Raced in BSB support events 2015-2019
• 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 2014 from Honda, KTM, Mahindra, and Husqvarna, although the latter were re-badged KTMs. Teams could choose either the manufacturer's chassis or one from a variety of independent frame-makers including Kalex, Suter, and FTR.
The KTM-engined Kalex offered here was campaigned during the 2014 season by the German team Kiefer Racing, who started the season with rookies Gabriel Ramos (Venezuela) and Luca Grünwald (Germany). This machine was raced by Grunwald, who finished 14 of the 18 rounds with a best result (twice) of 16th place, just out of the points. While he was temporarily sidelined because of injury, Grünwald's place at the Misano round was taken by Remy Gardner (son of former World Champion Wayne Gardner) who is currently leading the Moto2 World Championship and has a contract in his pocket for MotoGP with Tech3 KTM in 2022. Gardner finished in 27th place, one ahead of Ramos.
At the end of the 2014 season, this Kalex-KTM was sold to Steve Halbrook, who campaigned it in Moto3 events supporting the British Superbike Championship from 2015 to 2019 inclusive. The machine was then sold to Billy Gray Wood and by him to Phil Morris. Phil set about fully restoring the machine during the first 'lockdown' of 2020. The machine was stripped down to the bare frame and all the carbon fibre bodywork redone. Importantly, the machine retains is Moto3 2D dashboard and GPS, and Phil was able to obtain a Zard exhaust from Kiefer racing, who also sent him a sticker kit to return the bike if its 2014 livery. The machine comes with a packet of leftover stickers; a Kalex Engineering Bulletin; and printouts of the results of the 2014 MoT3 World Championship season. A quantity of related spares, including wheels, will be offered as part of our online auction in December (details to be announced).
• Raced in BSB support events 2015-2019
• 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 2014 from Honda, KTM, Mahindra, and Husqvarna, although the latter were re-badged KTMs. Teams could choose either the manufacturer's chassis or one from a variety of independent frame-makers including Kalex, Suter, and FTR.
The KTM-engined Kalex offered here was campaigned during the 2014 season by the German team Kiefer Racing, who started the season with rookies Gabriel Ramos (Venezuela) and Luca Grünwald (Germany). This machine was raced by Grunwald, who finished 14 of the 18 rounds with a best result (twice) of 16th place, just out of the points. While he was temporarily sidelined because of injury, Grünwald's place at the Misano round was taken by Remy Gardner (son of former World Champion Wayne Gardner) who is currently leading the Moto2 World Championship and has a contract in his pocket for MotoGP with Tech3 KTM in 2022. Gardner finished in 27th place, one ahead of Ramos.
At the end of the 2014 season, this Kalex-KTM was sold to Steve Halbrook, who campaigned it in Moto3 events supporting the British Superbike Championship from 2015 to 2019 inclusive. The machine was then sold to Billy Gray Wood and by him to Phil Morris. Phil set about fully restoring the machine during the first 'lockdown' of 2020. The machine was stripped down to the bare frame and all the carbon fibre bodywork redone. Importantly, the machine retains is Moto3 2D dashboard and GPS, and Phil was able to obtain a Zard exhaust from Kiefer racing, who also sent him a sticker kit to return the bike if its 2014 livery. The machine comes with a packet of leftover stickers; a Kalex Engineering Bulletin; and printouts of the results of the 2014 MoT3 World Championship season. A quantity of related spares, including wheels, 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 frame number is S03 803 211 AREV. 01-08.
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