The road racing icon will aim to exceed 320 km/h with the lightweight Crighton complete with rotary piston engine, with which he already achieved 188 mph at Elvington
22.07.2022 ( Aggiornata il 22.07.2022 14:19 )
When talking about racing and extreme challenges, one of the first names that comes to mind is undoubtedly that of Guy Martin. A road racing icon of the modern era, as well as one of the fastest riders to have never won a Tourist Trophy, in recent years Martin has made a number of speed-based record attempts and taken on challenges that have made him a TV icon too, particular in the UK.
From the Hayabusa to the Crighton
Guy rode his Suzuki Hayabusa at the Straightliners Top Speed in Elvington, a well-known spot for drag racing enthusiasts. He achieved a top speed of 260 mph (418.4 km/h), but the main goal is still to break the 300 mph barrier (482.8 km/h).
But the most interesting development is that the English rider made a series of shakedowns with the Crighton CR700W, reaching 188 mph, so more than 300 km/h. A result that can improved upon according to both the rider and Brian Crighton (a rotary engine specialist), with a different gear ratio and aerodynamic protection to better suit Martin’s build. With the right modifications, they will soon attempt to exceed 200 mph with a bike complete with Wankel engine for the first time.
The CR700W: a weight/power ratio better than the MotoGP bikes
The British manufacturer’s bike is one of the most interesting experiments seen in recent years. It features a number of carbon components and a 699 cc Wankel rotary engine weighing just 43 kg. In addition, with its 220 horsepower and dry weight of just 129.5 kg, it presents a weight/power ratio of 1.69 hp/kg, very similar if not better than that of a MotoGP.
With only 25 units produced, five of which are reserved for the British market, the Crighton CR700W is sold at the stratospheric price of 112,000 euro and can be used exclusively on track, though not for racing. Guy Martin himself, riding it at Cadwell Park, called it a “real track weapon”… And if a rider of his caliber says so...
Translated by Heather Watson
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