10 classic bikes of all time (part 2)

The car "myth" as Harley Davidson Sportster or Britten V1000 have been "storming" at the Grand Prix.

Harley Davidson Sportster


Sportster product line which has a "pillar" of Harley Davidson from 1957 when the company introduced the XL line valve engine which is the variant of the 883, and it includes the 1.200cc be considered representative of line driver "muscle" K Series replaces the previous line.
The name Sportster becoming increasingly more popular thanks to the support of the drama from the '60s. In the tumultuous history of it, pretty much owns Sportster special editions such as racing cars or XLCR XR1000 series already too well known.
Moto Guzzi V8

 


Moto Guzzi V8 does not stand out in the history of Grand Prix racing, although its strength is not debatable. Introduced in 1995, the multiple-cylinder Guzzi has never won an official race because of problems related to reliability (overheated engine or camshaft broke). However, what is surprising is that, in GP motorcycle race held in Belgium in 1957, this car has achieved astonishing speed is 287 km / h but not until 20 years later, that new record broken.
There are extremely complex structures, this car uses 8-cylinder engine, eight carburetors, four camshafts and 16 valves (rated as too modern compared to its time). A copy of the V8 race cars are usually auctioned about a quarter million dollars.
Laverda V6

Laverda V6 is regarded as a demon in the pan racing with power equivalent of a Formula One car that time. Designed by a former engineer named Giulo Alfieri Maserati, the car is equipped with a V6 engine capacity of 996cc launched officially at the Bol d'Or 24 Hour event and reach speeds of 283 km / h (fast more than 30 km / h over the "prince" is Honda RCB1000 time) before having trouble breaking point U.
The rules change motor in 1979, according to which, only race car equipped four-cylinder engines, as well as time Laverda V6 officially "retired". Currently, the company's boss Laverda engine still occasionally bring "iron horse" her to attend some great events of world race village.
Britten V1000 / V1100
 


If you have found a race car to the bold impression in the hearts of believers, that speed is of the Britten V1000 / V1100. Built by an engineer "eccentric" named John Britten, Britten ownership of a range of cutting edge technologies such as suspension and carbon fiber rims or monocoque chassis structure.
Even Mr. Britten also designed a line of motor disappointed by the performance of the Ducati or DENCO with 1000 or 1100cc capacity to power up to 155 horsepower and 175. The super bikes achieve incredible speeds up to 302 km / h (1994) - the rate at which the motor current supercar must dream.
Norton Manx
                                                                                                           

If you go back in time back a half-century ago, is not a model that can be attractive as Norton Manx. This car is the king of the Grand Prix award for two decades and won numerous awards at the world level. In particular, this car lightweight design, suitable for long trips, the maximum speed is 160 km / h.