The way the sound transitions from 4-stroke to 2-stroke completely smoothly through the RPM range is mind-blowing. It'd be very interesting to see what a top WSBK/MotoGP rider could do with this.
@deanmsimpson
2 жыл бұрын
Or a BSB rider since this bike has no electronics either. It would be interesting to compare times around Cadwell with the BSB times in the hands of a BSB rider. And at different circuits so the Crighton can stretch it legs.
@karlmoody4891
2 жыл бұрын
@@deanmsimpson Good point
@182mcg1
2 жыл бұрын
Rotor engine like mazda rx7
@deanmsimpson
2 жыл бұрын
@@182mcg1 Yes, it is.
@mikethompson7046
Жыл бұрын
What do you mean transition? I think it sounds like a 2stroke from the beginning ^^
@Ducatijay72
2 жыл бұрын
Average UK cost to raise a child is around 90k, don't have children, have one of these and you can keep warm this winter from the exhaust 😏
@garymuckle1002
2 жыл бұрын
Jason for chancellor
@johnnysheridan
2 жыл бұрын
A simple man using simple maths🙌🏽
@bennettsbikesocial
2 жыл бұрын
Makes sense. And you can toast your mashmallows.
@Ducatijay72
2 жыл бұрын
@@bennettsbikesocial marshmallow and octane could be a grower 😏
@weaselman24
2 жыл бұрын
I see no issues with this proposal. All in favour say aye.
@imagebboy
Жыл бұрын
As an ex RX7 owner and current liter bike owner, I knew about the Norton's and Suzuki's. But this is now officially my dream bike. Well done lads as you guys across the pond say!
@epiphone5696
Жыл бұрын
check out suter 500mmx
@lukeriley5480
Жыл бұрын
Haha me too
@nulla9601
8 ай бұрын
It’s a shame there will be only 25, I think loads of ppl would want this
@G58
Жыл бұрын
Brian Crighton is the sort of man we used to breed here in the UK, and the type of character working in his shed in Birmingham who Jeremy Clarkson used to mock. Smart people just salute him.
@Berry-fr5wj
Жыл бұрын
With the advent of net zero , machines and mechanics will be no more
@danielbell342
Жыл бұрын
Similar mould of Fred Dibnah
@Showmetheevidence-
2 жыл бұрын
The sound of this bad boy is so cool… there’s something about the rotary/2stroke sound and that beautiful carbon that just helps make this such an amazing package.
@tHaH4x0r
2 жыл бұрын
300CC ~100bhp road version would be an absolute blast. The thing sounds proper fun to ride on the weekend.
@gabrielpsaila7102
2 жыл бұрын
You wouldn’t necessarily get as much as half the horsepower out of half an engine unfortunately but I agree a smaller displacement one would be amazing!
@jonpowell8014
2 жыл бұрын
Full power and a daylight mot would be fun... 😀
@howardosborne8647
2 жыл бұрын
@@gabrielpsaila7102 Don't alter the rotor swept volume just build a sports bike with one rotor would be interesting.
@ousejamais1vezousejamais1vez
Жыл бұрын
I am dreaming removing my R3 engine. 😅
@hexagonosaurus5848
Жыл бұрын
@@gabrielpsaila7102 you would.
@dyggiprahl9881
2 жыл бұрын
Owning a F1 and have owned a P42/41 race bike, I can only agree. That rotary engine is the smoothest pulling engine ever. The power is so smooth. The first one mr. Crighton talks about is the famous Walzing Walter, my old P42/41 was build on that concept, never did get that speed tho. Brian is an absolutely legend!
@davetaylor4741
2 жыл бұрын
Watched the Rotary Norton's back in the day in the JPS colours. Great days. This is a special bike complete with flames. Reminds me of the big turbo era F1 cars spitting fire everywhere. Hope they have great success with the project. Expect the safety police will have something to say about the flame outs though.
@howardosborne8647
2 жыл бұрын
Watched them for years here on the Isle of Man right from their first year through to when Hizzy won the senior race on the Abus sponsored bike. Truly awesome machines.
@yonniboy1
2 жыл бұрын
Hopefully the Crighton's going to have the same effect on racing as the rotary Norton did back in the day.
@bennettsbikesocial
2 жыл бұрын
A one-make series would be ace, wouldn't it?! 😄
@czechhero
2 жыл бұрын
Noticed the Honda generator that Brian was using. Intentionally ironic? 😂
@englishsteve1465
2 жыл бұрын
@@bennettsbikesocial Set the bar a little higher for this machine, WSB is out due to homologation so logic dictates.....................Moto GP........What's Cal Crutchlow doing these days ? lol 😃
@ianlaker6980
10 ай бұрын
Remind me in 2023 what series this money pit is racing in and how many are on the road🤦 The fastest thing to bankruptcy that doesn't race
@nodtripRS
2 жыл бұрын
The wonderful sound in a motorbike. Saw the first race of the 588, love how he won't give in. 👍
@greyanaroth
2 жыл бұрын
Fascinating! Really hoping they manage to make a road bike in the "affordable" price range. Tbh, an engine with this configuration, weight and size would be perfect for small capacity bikes.
@howardosborne8647
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine a smaller capacity version that mirrored the bracket where the RG Gammas or RD LCs used to be popular....the ultimate scratchers bike.
@RichardASK
2 жыл бұрын
I think the problem may be, that the 'Eco' fanatics may have an adverse effect on the road bike, as far as emissions and fuel consumption are concerned. I so hope that BC has managed to overcome the heavy fuel consumption experience we had with our RAC bikes back in the late 80s/early 90s. I am aware these motors are very different from the ones I used to ride, but the principle is similar.
@andrewlucas6214
2 жыл бұрын
We need bikes like this abs the suuter 2 stroke. God save us from electric bikes!!
@thomasjamesperkins
2 жыл бұрын
Great video Michael, I was riding with you that day, great to hear the full story of the bike and your thoughts. Thank you
@bennettsbikesocial
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Tom, appreciate the note 👍
@michaelwong5356
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a love child between a 4 stroke and a 2 stroke machine. Strange but really cool
@RichardASK
2 жыл бұрын
I used to ride the early air cooled rotaries, and these had a very, very smooth engine, but the brakes and suspension was not good compared to other bikes. The water cooled engined Commanders were much better to ride, as they used Yamaha XJ900 brakes and suspension. Unfortunately, the gearbox was not really up to the job. Whilst on the IOM, with a Commander, for the 1992 TT (with Steve Hislop winning the senior on the 588 and a very merry evening was had by all), I was doing open road laps and even a few closed road sections and whilst accelerating hard in 1st gear, the gearbox gave out and punched a hole in the bottom of the gearbox case. As I worked at the RAC, in those days, I used to visit the Shenstone factory quite often and remember Brian and the lads pretty well. I really wish you well with this project Brian.
@Banditmanuk
Жыл бұрын
Interesting to see your comment here and your connection to Brian Crighton. Had the pleasure last weekend of having a long chat with Brian at the National Motorcycle Museum open day. Really interesting hearing about his early days with Norton and his struggles to persuade the management to let him develop the engine and build a race bike. Filmed some of that conversation and hopefully it will be out this weekend in a similar format to the Stafford Classic vid.
@SubseaTaff
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review! It is an incredible bit of engineering performance, nice to see some very down to people behind the project. Really loving the content 👌
@bennettsbikesocial
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much James, appreciate you taking the time to comment. I'll pass it on to Gilo and Brian too. Cheers, Michael
@billroberts5661
Жыл бұрын
The tt is where this bike needs to be raced along with a GoPro to listen to that glorious noise. Definitely a potential senior winner in the hands of a top rider.
@derekbond3512
2 жыл бұрын
A perfect example of how to make your dream a reality, Brian Crighton really has a few genius ideas with this rotary motor, nothing better than power to weight ratio and you certainly get the best of all in this package, love the concept a moto gp bike for a fraction of the cost with awesome lightweight handling. It certainly is an exciting machine and i for one would definitely order one if the tooth fairy would help me out😄
@markpearce5793
2 жыл бұрын
No electronics definitely gets my vote! A bike that the rider controls; what a novelty. 130kg is a real achievement. Sounds like the fuelling needs some work, but definitely a true track bike. One of my rides is a 1997 Yamaha Thunderace with no electronics. It's certainly a less refined, and rawer riding experience than the modern superbikes. That also needs a clutch slip round tight 1st gear bends. I really hope the Crighton makes it through to production and doesn't fall by the wayside like some of the previous British limited edition bikes have.
@indorider
22 күн бұрын
Thanks for such an indepth look at this bike. Until now I've only seen snippets. What an exciting project!
@heardashot
2 жыл бұрын
As a huge fan of the late Robert Dunlop, thank you for the Norton race days!!
@BlondeHairWithBangs
Жыл бұрын
The rider behind will be scared by that backfire bro 😂
@B_M_A
Жыл бұрын
What a great story by this guy, revolutionary really, so cool he bothered them to tinker with a wrecked bike forever and easily made it almost double the horsepower and fastforward he's engineered something of this caliber. Nuts!
@soko45
Жыл бұрын
Never knew I wanted a BRAP BRAP motorcycle as well. Insane sound
@jeeewhyyypheee
2 жыл бұрын
13:46 that man behind was too stunned he almost forget to turn 🤣
@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou
2 жыл бұрын
Having had an rx7 I can appreciate a lot of what you experienced in terms of the engine especially if they've got torque out of it as the Mazda didn't really. Tho it was a twin it was designed as a triple which may of influenced its character. Presumably they will have to pay some sort of licence fee to use the rotary tech? As for a road bike hmm ... RE5?
@howardosborne8647
2 жыл бұрын
There has never been any shortage of torque with these Norton based rotaries even from back in the late 80s there was very strong torque delivery. As for the RE5 there is no comparison with this engine so no worries there.
@classicraceruk1337
2 жыл бұрын
Great review of a really interesting bike. I loved those first racing rotaries, especially in the JPN colours.
@blackline66
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video. Such a well spoken guy. Gave all credit to Brian. Brilliant!! Look forward to see and hear more.
@stephenwilliams926
2 жыл бұрын
I was at Darley Moor for it's first run. It was just a normal club race it entered with Malcolm Heath riding it. It was popping and banging all the way around the circuit on it's test outing.
@rickburnout666
Жыл бұрын
I was looking at the Nortons the other day and thought that somebody should build another rotary bike, as the engineering has got a lot better with rostaries now and here it is, fantastic machine, well done, I would like to see this at the TT
@blowduke
2 жыл бұрын
I love people are still making bikes like this ..
@doug3011
2 жыл бұрын
WHAT A MACHINE!! WOW. great vid Mr Mann
@rekzkat
2 жыл бұрын
Imagine 20 of these on the grid in a one make series at BSB rounds !!!
@bennettsbikesocial
2 жыл бұрын
The sight, the smell, the noise... the expense!
@tommaguzzi1723
2 жыл бұрын
@@bennettsbikesocial the flames!!!
@ronvalente65
Жыл бұрын
Oh! it's so good to hear that rotary howl again! I so remember Ron Haslam leaping up Clay Hill at Oulton park, bring back the magic please!!
@michaelgillett5477
2 жыл бұрын
I know everything about the Rotaries and the legend when you talk in the hype I’ve written 2 Notions and yes I do love Nortons I have stood by the side the track race meeting and cherd them on It was lovely to see this country actually doing something on one of those people that work on the Brm v16 And People want to share the bike and the country on same as with the car good on you lads and what are you are you beautiful Bike thank you Michael
@Peanutdenver
2 жыл бұрын
Let me ask you a question since you're well read on the rotary engine. I own a Streetfighter and two dirt bikes for mx. The two stroke has no engine braking compared to my 450, so what kind of engine braking does a rotary have and does it change your riding style like my 125 2 stroke does compared to my YZ 450 and the SF? Thanks.
@howardosborne8647
2 жыл бұрын
@@Peanutdenver They never did have much engine braking compared to a four stroke. That lack of engine braking was often mentioned by Norton/Roton riders back in the early nineties. The rider had to adopt a different style on corner entry to make allowance for thr lower engine braking.
@Peanutdenver
2 жыл бұрын
@@howardosborne8647 Some somewhat similar to a 2 stroke...thanks for the answer.
@randomcdonalds6893
Жыл бұрын
This will make the perfect first bike for my son to learn on.
@FLY13B
Жыл бұрын
Id love it see this is the motogp!! If this was released to the public id buy one!! Cant beat the sound and power!!
@davidelizabeth4933
2 жыл бұрын
Amazing project. Much respect. Hope everything works out in the long run. 🤞🤞
@andyml1
2 жыл бұрын
“run the engine backwards to stop it wheelying….” Brilliant….😂😂
@celtisafricana4984
Жыл бұрын
It's a legit comment. Use the engine rotational mass to create a downforce on the front wheel instead of helping it lift. Otherwise this thing would spend all day pointing at aeroplanes
@hambaallah1948
Жыл бұрын
It is true. Motogp do this too. To reduce chances of wheeling.
@malcolmmuirhead8833
Жыл бұрын
Stunning, I am sure Brian did a turning series with another journalist where they tuned an x7 and an rd250e back in the 1980's, I am still tinkering in sheds since that series sent me down a path of modifying bikes and cars. People of my generation will remember the purple book"fourstroke tunning" and I think "two stroke tuning" was red, is Brian going to write one for the rotary engine
@948047
Жыл бұрын
The crashed Norton referred to in his commentary was the one i was riding in November 1984 when a Mini van pulled across the front of me whilst I was out on patrol. It was a fantastic machine with very little engine braking, and was on loan to West Yorkshire Police.
@richardt.4224
10 ай бұрын
I heard one of these bikes on a different KZitem with Guy Martin riding it and WOW, the sound when on full song, just fantastic. As they said, in that video, it couldn't go Super Bikes as they need to produce so many road bikes. How about supplying engines to the Moto 2? Yes, I know, the engine size might have to be changed. But just imagine it, especially if they took away all the gadgetry too. A great engine and only the ability of a rider. I'd watch that any day.
@steventilley2064
2 жыл бұрын
looks the size of a 125 just with big tyres. Imagine following that when its spitting flames at you 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@warrenwills8524
Жыл бұрын
If these went in production as a road bike they'd sell hundreds of thousands easy. Anyone how's a bike lover and rotary lover would absolutely have to have one
@shaunpc2512
2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness does that bike sound incredible. Sounds like a big 2 stroke machine 😍
@TroggyPK
2 жыл бұрын
That is one of the nicest sounding machines I've heard since one of my boss's mates showed me an rg500lc for the first time
@colinstewart1432
Жыл бұрын
We need to see this round the TT Track. Can you imagine that. It'd be amazing.
@jonpowell8014
2 жыл бұрын
Love these rotarys, just about to watch this but i love the vid of Whitham riding the 700P from a few years back...
@paddy2661
Жыл бұрын
What a BEAST sounds like a F1 on 2 wheels, I'm all 2stroke and def in love. Engines forsale that could be shoehorned into a trackday 600 would be gold.
@Ian-bq7gp
Жыл бұрын
Well done to giro Brian's partner for his enthusiasm and backing. They need to keep making the fastest bhp per kg bike the world has ever seen. True genius.
@Ian-bq7gp
Жыл бұрын
Bring it to the IOM TT in 2024
@colvinator1611
9 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation ! Great bike and team. Thanks a lot.
@gregorysmith6838
Жыл бұрын
“Self taught really” that’s probably the best part of the interview
@Meddes
2 жыл бұрын
Whould love to ride that thing one day!🤩
@Memesdaily0226
Жыл бұрын
Rotary engines sounds like a angel singing to my Ear..A Heavenly ASMR😍😍
@peterkirby2456
2 жыл бұрын
Well done Brian (and the team)
@artisan002
7 ай бұрын
This thing is absolutely fantastic, and (of all things) I desperately want to see this motor put into an Ariel Atom.
@-DC-
2 жыл бұрын
Some fantastic content on this channel 👍
@bennettsbikesocial
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers D C, appreciate the love!
@rideroll9609
2 жыл бұрын
My dream bike.... Want one soo bad :D It would be awesome to have a road version of it.
@bennettsbikesocial
2 жыл бұрын
Watch this space...
@crp7965
Жыл бұрын
Boy, that thing just wants to spin, and it sounds absolutely beautiful
@doug3011
2 жыл бұрын
watching Mr Cardozo is the poshest thing ive experienced since I crashed my bike through the front window of fortnum and masons
@arrivendrive6831
Жыл бұрын
I love it!!! I am a big fan of rotaries and sport bikes, so naturally I am a fan of this bike. I wish I could afford one. Looks like the chasis or suspension needs a little tuning but that engine seems super fast
@joshuaanothereraseddad
Жыл бұрын
That is one incredible machine! Real men ride without electronics!
@AuProspecting-Scotland
2 жыл бұрын
Bennetts must follow this project further, looks a great bike and sounds fantastic.
@bennettsbikesocial
2 жыл бұрын
Yep - we will!
@surfntchr
Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of the innovation of Britten. Love to seem them blended together!
@petenikolic5244
11 ай бұрын
Love to see one on the IOM TT over the mountain .. that would be a sight for sore eyes and ears
@alfiandwianugerah4420
Жыл бұрын
1:15 just like the scene where a bunch of little boys staring at that one kid crazy toys
@4g0tten4
Жыл бұрын
This bike seems to burn more fuel in the exhaust pipe (and beyond) than in the engine. Fuel consumption is described as “Don’t ask” in the linked review. Better fuel control would help that a little, but Wankel-style rotaries are notoriously inefficient at turning fuel into power. Quite a spectacle, however, and an interesting engineering exercise. I look forward to hearing more about this project.
@NinthIcyOrange
28 күн бұрын
What a fantastic machine! 🤩
@randomcdonalds6893
Жыл бұрын
Those fork comp/reb adjusters are super nice eye candy
@m0peds
Жыл бұрын
I remember in the 90s the air cooled Norton police rotaries were used by the City of London Police.
@SB-jc7wz
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome creation, beautiful story aswell.
@atomicorang
Жыл бұрын
Your video was refreshing to watch. I’m keep on a watching sir.❤
@ducaduke
Жыл бұрын
i love how they left the part of the gxr passing him lol! @2:36
@BadWallaby
Жыл бұрын
"Unmanned aircraft? .... ... Like Drones?....(Nods Head)... ... ( *interrupts* ) Drones with ENGINES?!" hahahaha Im literally dying xD
@JussGolfin
Жыл бұрын
jeez that flame is crazy!
@V3LLA17
2 жыл бұрын
I'd love to have ago on one of these! Even the classic ones!
@ihateeverything3972
Жыл бұрын
Just listening here I'd imagine that transmission is butter, those shifts are smooth.
@MRR-qv3bw
2 жыл бұрын
Really a dream bike in the flesh!
@ralphwatten2426
2 жыл бұрын
I'd like to see it on the track next to about 3 makes of Moto GP bikes.
@threethrushes
2 жыл бұрын
Perfect for my daily commute.
@BOBLAF88
Жыл бұрын
Great motorcycle,I am a big fan of the 2 stroke! This is another level 🏍
@magnograil6825
2 жыл бұрын
A Wankle is essentially a two stroke in that it has oil injected into the engine and burnt with the fuel. I doubt that will get past emissions for a road bike.
@macroenie
2 жыл бұрын
Yes yes, very powerful, very light, a track day weapon! Gets overtaken by a heavy gixxer @2:41…. Me going of to the Suzuki dealer and buying 5 for the same money :-D
@bennettsbikesocial
2 жыл бұрын
Chill out - this is a £90k prototype still in its development phase...
@macroenie
2 жыл бұрын
@@bennettsbikesocial just joking, it is obvious you cannot ride the tits out of it when it is a prototype
@boycottjews
Жыл бұрын
Gixxers also beat up on Ducatis 10 years newer. They're famous for a reason. They're awesome. Espasically back when they had black yellow ones imho
@verma.shaurya
Жыл бұрын
A 200cc version of this producing like 60HP would be a great alternative to the popular Duke 390. A lighter, faster crotch rocket!
@_Archambaud
2 жыл бұрын
Pulls hard even in higher gears.great bike
@denislemelin7653
2 жыл бұрын
Bloody brilliant !!!
@vote4pedro
2 жыл бұрын
This bike was at a cadwell trackday I was at a few months ago … the bike was pretty Smokey even when warm / think they would struggle getting it through emission tests for road use …. Did sound epic though
@hexagonosaurus5848
Жыл бұрын
Its using premix for fuel so duh its gonna smoke
@2hyunkim
2 жыл бұрын
what a lovely sound!
@calbrock6302
2 жыл бұрын
Jesus wept that sounds and looks amazeballs
@bigjohnson1148
Жыл бұрын
What an interesting bloke. I just stumbled across this page. Really informative. New subscriber ❤
@einoalatalo2431
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic bike👌🏻 awesom sound❤️
@razvanlucan1569
4 ай бұрын
Norton (TWS) should pay more attention to this and maybe get a hint seeing that their 1200cc Aprilia V4 engine at 185bhp is no longer competitive in today's 200+ bhp market.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
2 жыл бұрын
Really good video
@Mr_Spock
2 жыл бұрын
I thought the flames out the exhaust were for click bait . But wtf that sound makes the purchase that much more sensible lol . Best bike I owned was a 84 rz500. 3rd bike imported to Canada. My brother bought it to race at daytona in 84 but couldn't run it because it wasn't sold in the states . Did 154mph through the speed trap . Had to race his backup bike a stock gs750 lol he was slow . Only part you see of him in the tape was Eddie Lawson passing him in a corner like he was parked . Wish I'd kept that bike .
@fazer3016
Жыл бұрын
I love the sound it's unique!!!
@chriss6971
2 жыл бұрын
Sounds amazing
@vtranmoto
2 жыл бұрын
I love rare/unique race ready machines. I own the limited edition KTM RC8C as well as a VR46 KTM Moto3…but this seems still quite rough around the edges to warrant the price. For that price point I can get a Moto2 or Superleggera or Suter. I do hope Crighton refine the CR and make it more viable.
@twooccystraps6458
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic looking bike, great sound.. Keep it up fellas
@devilsreject320
Жыл бұрын
Won't one need money. Hope road bike is cheaper. This bike looks fantastic weight/ power and sound just what I've been looking for 👍
@David-Field.Stuff01
Жыл бұрын
Very interesting video. At present the only international championship the bike can be raced in is the Prototype class of the FIM World Endurance.
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