Moto Martin

Moto Martin
IndustryManufacturing
FounderGeorges Martin
Headquarters
France

Moto Martin is a French engineering company, started by Georges Martin, known for its motorsport inspired or café racer style racing frame kits for motorcycles. The original Moto Martin frame designs were based on the work of Fritz Egli. The company also manufactured its own wheels, body kits and, later, kitcars.[2][3] Georges Martin capitalized upon building kit cars at a time when many riders in Europe couldn't afford to build their own modified cars.[3] One model is known as a KZ900 Turbo.[4] Cycle World in 1987 stated that "Moto Martin's products have a reputation for high-quality construction that places them above the level of most other frame manufacturers."[5] Moto Martin motorcycles have been compared to the likes of Bimota, Harris and Nico Bakker.[6][7][8]

References

  1. ^ "For the first time you will be able the new 1983 specification kits with their new stylish tank cover and dual/single seats". Motor Cycle, 22 September 1982, p.8. Accessed 30 October 2021
  2. ^ Scott, Michael (June 1988). World's Fastest Motorcycles. Chartwell Books. p. 50. ISBN 978-1-55521-001-4. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  3. ^ a b Walker, Alastair (15 December 2009). The Café Racer Phenomenon. Veloce Publishing Ltd. p. 48. ISBN 978-1-84584-264-2. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  4. ^ Miller, Robert H. Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 3) Turbo Chronicles – 137,000 Miles With A Yamaha Turbo. Backroad Bob. p. 18. ISBN 978-1-4524-7918-7. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  5. ^ Cycle world. CBS Publications. 1987. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  6. ^ Bakker Grizzly + Fast Frames - The Bakker Story, by Alan Catchcart. Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, January 2004, pp.056-61. Accessed 25 January 2020
  7. ^ Walker, Mick (27 April 2002). Illustrated Ducati Buyer's Guide. MotorBooks International. p. 74. ISBN 978-0-7603-1309-1. Retrieved 23 July 2012.
  8. ^ Robinson, John (1 April 1994). Motorcycle Tuning: Chassis. Elsevier. p. 155. ISBN 978-0-7506-1840-3. Retrieved 23 July 2012.


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