Part 2 of my documentary on the history of motorcycle racing. In this chapter I'm talking about vintage motorcycle technology and how it evolved over time. Simple stiff bicycle frames, with spoon brakes, was replaced by duplex cradle frames with leading link front end, some with plunger suspension in the back and drum brakes.
Motorcycle chassis design always was a key element of motorcycle technology, and especially for racing in the Isle of Man TT. Manufacturers and innovators competed with their own tire, suspension, frame and brake design. Innovations during this era includes:
- Trailing link front suspension
- Leading link front end
- Girder fork
- Telescopic suspension
- Disc brakes
- Duplex cradle frame
10 сен 2024