Description
1968 Ultra Short Stroke ex works bike.
Bike number 2 of 5 made in total
Supplied to Monty & Ward, then purchased by Martin Ashwood, who then sold it to Dennis Batchelor who rode it with great success.
Single cylinder 4 stroke OHV engine
Bore & stroke - 74mm x 58mm (Ultra short stroke)
Engine capacity - 249cc
Transmission - dry clutch, 4 speedThis bike produced by Aermacchi remains one of the most highly developed and successful overhead valve racing 250's ever made.
Despite a lack of ultimate success in Grand Prix, these singles were outstandingly successful at national level, and today having benefitted from another five decades of development, remain a competitive force in historic motor racing.
