Lot 526: c.1976 Beamish Suzuki Trials Motorcycle

The Beamish Suzuki was produced in the 1970s by ex-BSA works rider, Graham Beamish, at that time UK agent for Suzuki moto-cross machines. Beamish began by modifying a batch of RL-250 trials models at the beginning of the 1974 season, the success of which prompted him to purchase all of the remaining unsold stock of the unpopular RL-250 �Exacta�. Although Beamish�s modifications had improved the bike, what it really needed was a completely new frame, production of which was entrusted to trials rider and frame builder, Mick Whitlock, who designed one made of lightweight Reynolds 531 tubing, bronze-welded and chromed � the �Whitehawk�. A staggering 1,200 of this first Beamish Suzuki model were sold. A revised Mk2 version, which featured a lighter/stronger frame and a higher proportion of British-made components, was introduced for 1976. Offered for restoration and sold strictly as viewed, this Beamish Suzuki has been in the vendor�s possession for the past 30 years, having had only one previous owner. The machine was used for local trials events until being laid up circa 20 years ago, and was last started two years ago when � we are advised � everything was in working order. There are no documents with this machine.