Suzuki Mk1/XR14 RG500s @ Manfield

From Alans Suzuki Mk1 RG500s

From Alans Suzuki Mk1 RG500s

From Alans Suzuki Mk1 RG500s

From Alans Suzuki Mk1 RG500s

From Alans Suzuki Mk1 RG500s

The New Zealand Classic Motorcycle Racing register have been running a series of meetings over the summer. Last November I popped over to Manfield to check out one of these after hearing that Alan De Lautour was running both of his Suzuki Mk1 RG500s. You don't get to hear or see these things a lot these days so as you can see I collected some video and photos. One of the bikes was ridden by Pat Hennan from the States in the 70s in the Malboro series whilst the other was ridden by John Woodley. Alan bought them and successfully raced them in the late 70s and early 80s and has now put them back on the track. He is probably best known for his New Zealand Castrol Six Hour win with Dave Martin on a Honda VF1000F in 1984. Both bikes are mechanically tops and beautifully presented. Would be great to hear it on the track minus all the four strokes! Thanks for the great visual and aural treat Alan.