Highlights
- Rare Eddie Lawson Replica edition
- Enhanced Lawson spec with 206bhp/litre
- Original and unmodified rarity
- Scintillating ride with Ducati-style looks
The Appeal
When Eddie Lawson began winning races for Cagiva, the firm celebrated with this bike. Based on the firm’s light and nimble Mito, it got more power - now at 206bhp/litre - thanks to modified porting, pistons, cylinder head, exhaust valve and carburettors. Lawson used one as a paddock bike - legend has it that its presence outside his trailer was the only way to tell if he was around.
The Lawson Replica is based on the Mito Evo I, which was redesigned by Massimo Tamburini and closely resembles his work on the iconic Ducati 916. It is a scintillating piece of kit that may have a small engine but isn’t for the faint of heart. The 7spd gearbox is there to maximise use of the 1,500rpm power band between 9.500rpm and 11,000 rpm.
This bike has lived in the Netherlands for all of its life, latterly as part of a collection where it was on display in the previous keeper’s living room. It is in very good, factory-correct and unmodified condition. The array of decals - which replicate Lawson’s racing Cagiva - are present and correct and well preserved.
Due to the sparing recent use the bike will need a check over before hitting the road. Whether you keep it to look at - and why wouldn’t you - or decide to return it to the road, this rare bike will be immensely rewarding.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered in the Netherlands in March 1994
- Limited production run Eddie Lawson Replica
- Previous owner stored the bike in a living room
- Vendor advises that it requires some maintenance to be fully road-ready
- Factory handbooks as shown
- Registration document as shown
- The bike does not currently hold an APK technical inspection
- Displays 17,367 kms
The Condition
- Well kept and very original Lawson replica retaining factory features
- Red paintwork and decals in good order with only light aging to note
- Bodywork is well kept with an area of cracked fairing to note in photos
- Evo I model with three spoke black wheels which are in good order
- We are advised that it would benefit from new tyres
- Trim features are original with some light aging to note in photos
- This includes an area of light scuffing to the red storage hatch cover as shown
- We understand that the lights, switches and dials all work correctly
The Mechanics
- 125cc two stroke engine with Lawson Replica specification of 33.5bhp
- Revised engine for Lawson special with modified porting, piston, cylinder head, exhaust valve and carburettor
- 7-speed manual transmission of Evo I
- Frame designed for agility and sharp handling
- Regularly started by previous keeper whilst on display
- Little used in recent times so will need servicing to be road ready according to seller
- Vendor advises that it would benefit from a general check-up to ensure full functionality
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