Maybe, without knowing it, the acquaintance Caterham Brutus 750presented during the celebration of the well -known Milan Hall of 2013, offered us a small advance on the possibility of the birth of a new offroad segment within the motorcycle sector. We just have to take an eye on the technical characteristics he announced to verify this fact: Offroad, automatic and a wide utility spectrum.
So much so is this last aspect, that Caterham promised to be able to move from an offroad motorcycle to another totally usable on snow in just four hours. That was the estimated time to be able to disassemble and install, those necessary elements in the Brutus 750 with which to circulate under these weather conditions.
Caterham Brutus 750: “Koala Style” to the British
If we bring this concept to our days, that is, that of an automatic motorcycle and with great capabilities to enjoy an out of the asphalt, there is no doubt that the new ADV cutters that are marketed today, resemble this Brutus 750. However, both the fistomy of the latter, and the general technical aspect, differ quite a lot in both cases.
To begin with, the Brutus 750 used 9 and 10 ”tires, in front and behind respectively. These in turn were shoes with huge tires of no less than 260 mm section. On the other hand, there was its striking chassis, built based on tubular steel sections in CNC. The swinging in this case used the same manufacturing system but in rectangular shape and double arm type.
Other details on its cycle were the lobed disc team in charge of the braking, double on the front axle, or a suspension system commanded by a resounding inverted fork, all signed by Fastace Performance. Likewise, a wide metallic crankcase, or a front characterized by a “duck peak” fender and a double circular lighthouse in the purest low style, completed a set along with the striking that efficient.
In mechanical terms we found a 750 cc monocylinder engine, water -cooled, with final chain transmission and associated with an automatic variable speed change system. Approved according to the Euro3 regulations of those years, this propeller used in food an electronic injection system signed by Siemens. For the sample, the Brutus 750 also exhibited an exclusive Arrow Escape system.
The Brutus 750 had to become the first of several models within the newly created new motorcycle division of the British firm. That project had the services Al-Ishsal Ishak as CEO of the same, formerly Director of Complementary Revenue in Airsia (property of the same group). As for the design, Caterham opted for the leadership of Alessandro Tartarini with Zeno Panarari as chief engineer.
At that time, everything pointed to spring of the following year as the time chosen by the brand to start the manufacture of the Brutus 750, to later do the same with two electric bicycle models also exhibited in the form of a concept during the celebration of the well -known Milanés Hall. Likewise, according to the information of the moment, it would be the Asian market the main focus of sales of the newly founded brand models.
Tony FernandesCo -president of Caterham Group, commented throughout the presentation of the Brutus 750: “Our vision for the Caterham group has taken another step with the launch of the Caterham motorcycles. Expanding our interests towards the two -wheeled market is a natural progression for us and a good opportunity to show the breadth of the knowledge, experience and creativity we have throughout the group.”
For its part, Ishsal Ishak explained its vision of the company’s objectives, in this new business: “We are realistic and honest enough to know that we are not in business to rival our creations; we are here to offer an alternative that corresponds to the spirit of Caterham. Just as the Caterham Seven is an automotive icon due to its unique design and the credibility of engineering, Caterham’s motorcycles will be aimed at a niche audience that seek exceptional quality.”
The reality of that business project, around the two -wheeled sector, is that unfortunately everything remained in a simple sample of possible potential without materializing the idea in the form of a definitive range of models. Just a few months later, the brand came to found a competition team in Moto2, the Caterham Moto Racing Teamwith Johan Zarco as an official pilot.
Subsequently, the Italian brand Moto Parrilla tried to resume the idea of Brutus 750 under a new name: SUV 750. It even created a crowdfunding campaign with which to finance the project. The initial idea was to look for an Asian partner who was in charge of manufacturing the model, to later market it in Europe and other parts of the world.
Even the final price to be paid for those who bet on the project once finally launched: 4,175 pounds were calculated, just under 5,000 euros. This was exactly half of the figure initially estimated by Caterham to be able to launch Brutus 750 just three years earlier. However, despite the efforts, the idea, again, failed to get to fruition.
Catherham is currently doing what is best given: manufacturing cars developed by and for fun. In addition, just a few months ago he presented his new “Project V” in society. From the hand of his current owners, the Japanese importer VT HoldingsThey have had the invaluable help of Yamaha Motor in their development.
