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Quasar

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Sources
Name:             Quasar
Built:            1975 - 1981
By:               Quasar Motorcycles Ltd
                  Romarsh Electronics Ltd
                  1981 - 1991
                  Malcolm Newell
Numbers:          21 originals, approx 10 later.

Specification
Chassis:          Steel Tube peripheral frame
Front Suspension: Earles Fork
                  Later models Bob Tait centre hub
Rear Suspension:  Swing arm with custom shaft drive
Drive train:      Reliant 850cc watercooled 4
                  Reliant gearbox with positive stop mechanism
                  also
                  Reliant / MotoGuzzi drive train
                  Kawasaki Z1300-6
                  Honda VF750S-V4
                  Suzuki GS850-4
Brakes:           AP Disks
Tyres:            4.25 * 18
Tank:             3 Gallons
                  7 Gallons
Bodywork:         GRP
Others:           Windscreen wipers
                  Radio
                  Hot air vents to hands
                  Hammock seat adjustable for solo or passenger
                  Rear lights, fluorescent tubes behind red grp
                  Huge custom panniers

Dimensions
Wheelbase:        77"
Width:            28"
Length:           101"
Seat Height:      18"
Weight:           680 lbs

Claimed Performance
Cruising Speed:   100 mph
Top Speed:        100 mph
Fuel Consumption: 65mpg

Paul Blezard demonstrates just how fast a Quasar can circumnavigate the Chobham Roundabout. Mere seconds before he stacked it.