1977 P&M Kawasaki Number 10 Twin Shock
Ian Richards's third-placed 1978 Formula One T.T. bike

Registration No: Un-Registered
Frame No: 10
MOT: Exempt

• From long term current ownership
• A very much cherished and raced machine
• Ideal for classic parades and ready for the next season

Englishmen Richard Peckett and Peter McNab acquired an expert knowledge of frame-building while working for Dresda, and decided to branch away on their own in 1975. The ensuing frames were marketed under the P&M name and became a common sight at race meetings in the ’70s and ’80s, once assembled with suitably powerful drivetrains, chiefly from Kawasakis. With their excellent handling, they often outperformed factory-prepared bikes.

This P&M Kawasaki, frame 10, was produced as a complete bike by Peckett and McNab in early 1977, using a Z1000 engine. After being race-tested during 1977, it was sent to the Isle of Man in 1978 for the Formula One T.T., where it was ridden to third by Ian Richards, just a whisker under three minutes behind Mike Hailwood’s winning Ducati and two minutes behind John Williams’s Honda. Many years later, frame 10 resurfaced and was restored to 1978 specification for Richards to ride in the 2018 Classic T.T. Champions’ Parade. After many previous changes, the restoration involved the use of many refurbished period items, new parts supplied by P&M themselves, and new Marvic magnesium wheels. The engine features a Moriwaki 1,105cc piston kit, uprated crankshaft and a heavily modified cylinder head. With such rich provenance, this P&M could be the star of many a collection or historic race meeting.

For more information, please contact:
Mike Davis
mike.davis@handh.co.uk
07718 584217