The Skunk MK1 was our first road legal prototype. Amazingly light, with a hand- beaten ali body and weighing only 270 kg. It could be powered by either a Yamaha XJ 650 or 900. We found that the narrow bike width rear tyres were more suited to the 650. Its excellent handling compared well with other beasts on both road and track. On the track it cornered with precision even while in a three wheel drift!! Its only minor drawback was that it suffered from rear suspension hardening under heavy acceleration. This was due to the direct shaft drive, a known problem with nearly all shaft drive bikes.
Weight: 270 kg / 594 lbs power: 70-100bhp Top speed 125Mph /200kph 0-60 5.5-6 seconds |