THE BIKE

Tigcraft Over Yamaha YSM98

 

Engine: Watercooled, Single Overhead Cam 5-Valve Single Cylinder 4-Stroke.

Dimensions: 105mm Bore x 84mm Stroke.

Capacity:  727cc.

Output:  82bhp (Rear Wheel) @ 8500rpm.

 

Fuel System:  2 x Keihin CR39mm Round Slide Carburetors through Ramair system

Gearbox:  5-Speed YEC Close Ratio

Clutch:  Multiplate oilbath Barnett Clutch with cable operation

Ignition:  YEC 4-way programmable CDI

Chassis:  Tigcraft steel Trellis Frame.

 

Suspension: 

Front:  TZ250 Upside-Down Forks with Ohlins springs

Head Angle: Variable between 25-30 degrees to suit circuit

Rear:  Aluminium Swinging Arm with Ohlins Shock and Rising-Rate linkage

Wheelbase: 1350-1375mm

Weight:  116kg with oil/water, no fuel

 

Brakes:

Front:  1 x 320mm Narrowtrack PFM Disc with PFM 6-Piston Caliper

Rear:  1 x 185mm PFM Disc with 2-Piston Harrison Billet Caliper

 

Wheels/Tyres:

Front:  120/70 17 Dunlop Radial on 3.75” Marchesini wheel

Rear:  165/65 17 Dunlop Radial on 5.5” Marchesini wheel

 

This bike is one of the most powerful in the European Supermono Series, capable of speeds in excess of 230kph/150mph