Moto Martin Explained

Moto Martin
Industry:	Manufacturing
Founder:	Georges Martin
Hq Location Country:	France

Moto Martin is a French engineering company, started by Georges Martin, known for its motosport inspired or café racer style racing frame kits for motorcycles. The original Moto Martin frame designs were based on the work of Fritz Egli. The company also manufactured its own wheels, body kits and, later, kitcars.^{[1] [2]} Georges Martin capitalized upon building kit cars at a time when many riders in Europe couldn't afford to build their own modified cars.^[2] One model is known as a KZ900 Turbo.^[3] Cycle World in 1987 stated that "Moto Martin's products have a reputation for high-quality construction that places them above the level of most other frame manufacturers."^[4] Moto Martin motorcycles have been compared to the likes of Bimota, Harris and Nico Bakker.^{[5] [6] [7]}

Notes and References

1. Book: Scott. Michael. World's Fastest Motorcycles. 23 July 2012. June 1988. Chartwell Books. 978-1-55521-001-4. 50.
2. Book: Walker, Alastair. The Café Racer Phenomenon. 23 July 2012. 15 December 2009. Veloce Publishing Ltd. 978-1-84584-264-2. 48.
3. Book: Miller, Robert H.. Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 3) Turbo Chronicles – 137,000 Miles With A Yamaha Turbo. 23 July 2012. Backroad Bob. 978-1-4524-7918-7. 18.
4. Book: Cycle world. 23 July 2012. 1987. CBS Publications.
5. Bakker Grizzly + Fast Frames - The Bakker Story, by Alan Catchcart. Motorcycle Sport & Leisure, January 2004, pp.056-61. Accessed 25 January 2020
6. Book: Walker, Mick. Illustrated Ducati Buyer's Guide. 23 July 2012. 27 April 2002. MotorBooks International. 978-0-7603-1309-1. 74.
7. Book: Robinson, John. Motorcycle Tuning: Chassis. 23 July 2012. 1 April 1994. Elsevier. 978-0-7506-1840-3. 155.