The closest thing to the unicorns that exist the world of motorcycles are the 500 Grand Prix, and more specifically of the 1990s until the end of its existence. The way of working in those brands of the brands made only some private could stay with them, and if we talk about 500 Grand Prix but tetrachindric, the list is shortened so much that it is almost impossible.
But the nuance is that “almost”, because occasionally one of the few units that were in the World Cup go for a walk and we can see them. The list of “available” and private motorcycles that are also tetracylindrical is reduced to the maximum, and always leads us to that glorious era where Yamaha sold their engines, and Harris and Roc made their chassis, with such spectacular results that even official pilots They arrived seriously.
In this case, the motorcycle we are talking about is a Yamaha Roc 500 Grand Prix that participated in the World Cup since 1995. Serge Rosset was the creator of the chassis who competed under the colors of Yamaha France, and then James Whitham crossed With her in Donington. Actually James himself does not know if it is that exact unit or was the Muleto, but what is known is that he later continued to participate in the World Cup, and Bernard García was his last pilot in 1996.
The Yamaha Roc 500 did not lead an ideal life
After that it became a private motorcycle that traveled to Ireland, and it is thought that it came to compete in the TT before continuing to run in other categories or careers where it had a place, and having a life that was not very special. Maintenance seems that it was not correct, especially after the falls and when Whitham saw her again in Olivers Mount, its owner commissioned the restoration.
A restoration that has not been easy, because achieving pieces of these motorcycles was never simple and over time it has been less. Many parts have had to restore them as the suspensions, the escapes … In fact, they are still waiting for some piece, but it has already been exhibited in public for the delight of those attending the devitt insurance McN London Motorcyle Show.
