1980s RTS Westlake Grasstrack Competition machine Registrat...

Estimate

£1,500 - £2,500

1980s RTS Westlake Grasstrack Competition machine

Registration Number: N/A
Frame Number: TBC
Engine Number: TBA

Specialist engine manufacture Harry Westlake had developed a special cylinder head containing two valves instead of the traditional two, introduced into his 500cc Speedway and Grasstrack engines. The series had been dominated by the Czech company Jawa, but with the with the introduction of the new cylinder heads, the Jawa engines were left at a huge disadvantage. In later years, as the race for power raged, Jawa ended Westlakes domination by bringing out twin overhead camshafts, Westlake fought back by developing his own DOHC cylinder head.

RTS was a market leader in the building and development of motorcycle racing frames, building their first frame in 1979 and soon becoming a major contender on the track. The company still produce motorcycle frames and products today in their Gloucestershire works.

Offered for sale is this very nice RTS grasstrack oil in frame bike, fitted with a Westlake. We understand the bike is in good running condition, and with a little more preparation will be race ready once more.