WHEN we think of MotoGP, we think of Spain and Italy. One look at the grid and we know where the most racing talent comes from. We believe that it can be tracked down to what they do and it goes like this: “Catch them young. Watch them grow.” One of the best ways to ensure a steady supply of racing talent on the world stage is to our young racing. And with the launch of the ATOM GP1, CRA Motorsports has taken a massive step towards putting India on the global motorcycle racing map.
The ATOM GP1 is India’s first mini motorcycle, a kit motorcycle that one can take racing and learn the intricacies of what it means to go around a track as quickly as possible. It is geared towards smaller karting tracks and for riders aged 10+ years. The ATOM GP1 is powered by a single-cylinder, air-cooled 4-stroke engine that displaces 159.3cc on its way to making 15.05 PS of power and 13.85 Nm of torque. With a top speed of about 105 km/h, it seems perfectly specced to teach our young the art of motorcycle racing.
Another key spec would have been the weight and while we do not have the exact number, we can say with confidence that it is significantly lighter than one can imagine. With a full-system racing exhaust, FRP fiberglass bodywork, and some really premium innards along with a datalogger, it goes without saying that this is a racing motorcycle through and through. What impressed us even more though is the progress of the ATOM GP1 from conceptualization to production.
This story is from the August - September 2023 edition of xBhp.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the August - September 2023 edition of xBhp.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
XBHP KERALA G2G DEC 23 AND FEB 24
Scenes and stories from xBhp Kerala G2GS organized in December 2023 and February 2024.
WELCOME TO THE MOTOPIT
A look into an exceptional section of the MotoVilla- the MotoPit starring the stunning TVS Apache RR 310 and Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE.
CEAT XPLORING THE COLOURS OF RAJASTHAN
Our CEAT XPlorer Raghav Kataria gets riding again and heads out to explore the colours and flavours of Rajasthan.
PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS WITH CASTROL POWER1 ULTIMATE
We take our TVS Apache RR 310 for a roadtrip to Palampur, powered by Castrol POWER1 ULTIMATE 15W50.
YES TO TUONO
The story of another stellar addition to the XBnp Garage, the Aprilia Tuono V4, and how we got it ready for another epic roadtrip.
REVISITING XBHP POWERTRIP
We take a trip down memory lane to talk about PowerTrip360, one of our most epic roadtrips on two of the fastest motorcycles of the time.
FREESTYLING WITH THE FREESTYLER
An exciting day with the Apache RTR 310 as Monty Singh enacts our idea of art, of Freestyling. Our idea of the Apache RTR 310!
ART OF CORNERING
An account of our time spent learning how to go faster and safer with California Superbike School and Vredestein Tyres
FORGED IN IRON.WILLS AND BUTTS
The story of my three Iron Butt runs and a plethora of nifty tips and tricks if you're thinking of attempting it yourself.
XBHP POWER TOUR
We add three more automotive marvels to our list of experiences in the xBhpPowerTour 2023.