95Racer Development

After summer full of interesting bike projects, we finally found some time to give the latest engine specification a good run out. For this occasion, we were very fortunate in having Toby Markham offer his time to evaluate our little project.

We’ve been talking to Toby for several months and everyone’s diaries finally lined up for October 12th. Toby has been riding a privateer Aprilia in the European rounds of the World 250cc MotoGP Championship. Toby was by far the most capable rider we’ve had on the bike to date. And, the first one to bring the much desired 250cc 2-stroke perspective. Afterall, our 95Racer was designed to compete with the 250cc class.

The engine now makes slightly less peak power at 92 bhp at the rear wheel but a significantly improved torque curve. It also hangs onto power longer. The exhaust system still needs more work and this will happen over the winter months. However, we felt it was worth testing before the end of the year, especially given Toby’s availability now.

So, we set off to Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire, England for a day of testing. We even managed to get a beautifully sunny day, which is not the norm at Cadwell Park at the best of times!