I remember seeing Aermacchi racers at Brands Hatch circuit in the sixties, just loved them. It fact I just fell in love with Italian bikes from that moment on. The first bike I owned in 1962 was a Bianchi, since that time I've owned both the Ducati 900SS bevel and a Guzzi LeMans 850, sadly though never owned the bike that started it all the Aemacchi
Me too at Brands and especially the Sid Lawton team. My hero at the time was Jim(Fred)Curry, who rode the Honda 125 twin production racer and Aermacchi production racers. Nearly bought the 250 road version, but then bought a Honda Benny Sport and it was a great bike to ride, couldn’t keep my older brother of it. He had a Venom Clubman at the time. Graduated to the very first on the road Thruxton Veeline, the only other at the time was being ridden by Bertie Mee the MD at Velocette. Happy days.
Meraviglioso sembra che si parlino tra lui e quella meravigliosa Aermacchi c'è un rapporto di simbiosi lui ascolta il motore che gli parla bellissimo 👍👋👋
Come on , the Ducati ( which was a road bike really ) was miles behind on power , it couldn't get near the Aer Macchi , I know , I've owned them both , and still have an Aer Macchi .
Back in the 60's the Aermacchi 250 CR Engines they shipped to H-D in Milwaukee were part of a Dirt Track Race kit sold to H-D Dealers. The Rigid Frame Short Trackers dominated places like Santa Fe Speedway in Hinsdale,Illinois with AMA National Number Riders like Bart Markel,Fred Nix, Cal Rayborn,Mert Lawwill to name a few. They raced every Wednesday and Friday for years, even scheduling it as an AMA National Race for years. Many Novices rode CR Sprint Dters in the early 60's when the AMA limited Novice Riders to 250cc Bikes in 1963. Amazing little Engine especially in 1966 onward when they made the Engine Over square 72mm x 61mm. These OHV Engines could easily rev 10,000+ rpms. The last Engines they exported to the USA were in 1969. They had a huge 35mm (1-3/8") Delorto Carb. I believe an "N" profile Cam, The Bendix Scintilla Magneto and Dry Clutch. The Engine was rated @ 38bhp; 3 hp more than the previous CR Engines going back to 1966 (35bhp) when the Engines were using 30mm (1-3/16") Delorto Carb. That bike was a Rocket at our local 1/4 mile Race Track unfortunately we only got to to see it one time as the H-D Dealer was in some financial trouble with the Bank and Skipped town one evening taking an XLCH and the little CR Race Bike never to be seen or heard of again. Although 2 Strokes started Dominating more at the end of the 60's/70's. Those CR Race Bikes were more than impressive to watch in the hands of a Skilled Rider. I'm glad I was in the Era to see and ride these little Single 4 Stroke Missiles. They bring back Fond Memories of 60's AMA ST Racing...S.M.
38hp is amazing !! I only got 32hp out of an '09 K'sai ex250 after changing everything from the cylinder base gasket up, and a pipe w/ jet kit. They came with 17hp.
Non vorrei sbagliarmi ma lo ricordo sulla moto con cappellino(come poi faceva a rimanergli in testa non si sa!) ciabatte e cannottiera e pantaloni corti provare il suo bolide e circa alla curva del"burrasca"passare fra, mi pare un pullman e una macchina o un camioncino, dove non era così scontato si potesse passare, con grande disinvoltura e paura per noi giovani e meno giovani spettatori! Grande Angelo!
Non gira come dovrebbe ma niente di nuovo le semper la stessa menata,ciao Angelo sempre correre col cervello cosi si vince. Mi ricordo a Pontechiasso quando alla mattina impennavi per tenerti in allenamento.Ciao
He was running the float bowl empty! Did you not see him rocking the bike side to side? If you race, this what you do at the end of meeting, or running session!
Loved it when some guy gave him a baseball cap.... probably equivalent to the helmet he used to wear!!.... respect to this guy, he doesn't look slow!!
Haha . Great comment. Respect.
a living legend! at his age driving like he is on fire!
I hope Paul Brodie has seen this, his video series building his Aermacchi is a pleasure to watch.
I remember seeing Aermacchi racers at Brands Hatch circuit in the sixties, just loved them. It fact I just fell in love with Italian bikes from that moment on. The first bike I owned in 1962 was a Bianchi, since that time I've owned both the Ducati 900SS bevel and a Guzzi LeMans 850, sadly though never owned the bike that started it all the Aemacchi
Me too at Brands and especially the Sid Lawton team. My hero at the time was Jim(Fred)Curry, who rode the Honda 125 twin production racer and Aermacchi production racers. Nearly bought the 250 road version, but then bought a Honda Benny Sport and it was a great bike to ride, couldn’t keep my older brother of it. He had a Venom Clubman at the time. Graduated to the very first on the road Thruxton Veeline, the only other at the time was being ridden by Bertie Mee the MD at Velocette. Happy days.
Honda Benly Sport (bloody spell check) 😂
Meraviglioso sembra che si parlino tra lui e quella meravigliosa Aermacchi c'è un rapporto di simbiosi lui ascolta il motore che gli parla bellissimo 👍👋👋
Legend. Bike and rider.
BRAVISSIMO! that 250 has a sweet, sweet sound. Motivation to put the finishing touches on my '68 250 Sprint. Thanks for the video
I remember the days when Aermacchi and Ducati used to battle it out in the 250 and 350 c.c. classes.
Come on , the Ducati ( which was a road bike really ) was miles behind on power , it couldn't get near the Aer Macchi , I know , I've owned them both , and still have an Aer Macchi .
Nell 350 ev non c'entra x nessuno
Loved that. sounds great.
...ECCO QUI VEDI CHE SPRIZZA ADRENALINA E SA COSA VUOLE.... GRANDE...
Back in the 60's the Aermacchi 250 CR Engines they shipped to H-D in Milwaukee were part of a Dirt Track Race kit sold to H-D Dealers. The Rigid Frame Short Trackers dominated places like Santa Fe Speedway in Hinsdale,Illinois with AMA National Number Riders like Bart Markel,Fred Nix, Cal Rayborn,Mert Lawwill to name a few. They raced every Wednesday and Friday for years, even scheduling it as an AMA National Race for years. Many Novices rode CR Sprint Dters in the early 60's when the AMA limited Novice Riders to 250cc Bikes in 1963. Amazing little Engine especially in 1966 onward when they made the Engine Over square 72mm x 61mm. These OHV Engines could easily rev 10,000+ rpms. The last Engines they exported to the USA were in 1969. They had a huge 35mm (1-3/8") Delorto Carb. I believe an "N" profile Cam, The Bendix Scintilla Magneto and Dry Clutch. The Engine was rated @ 38bhp; 3 hp more than the previous CR Engines going back to 1966 (35bhp) when the Engines were using 30mm (1-3/16") Delorto Carb. That bike was a Rocket at our local 1/4 mile Race Track unfortunately we only got to to see it one time as the H-D Dealer was in some financial trouble with the Bank and Skipped town one evening taking an XLCH and the little CR Race Bike never to be seen or heard of again. Although 2 Strokes started Dominating more at the end of the 60's/70's. Those CR Race Bikes were more than impressive to watch in the hands of a Skilled Rider. I'm glad I was in the Era to see and ride these little Single 4 Stroke Missiles. They bring back Fond Memories of 60's AMA ST Racing...S.M.
38hp is amazing !! I only got 32hp out of an '09 K'sai ex250 after changing everything from the cylinder base gasket up, and a pipe w/ jet kit. They came with 17hp.
Sei sempre un grande!!!
Gave the Japanese manufacturers some serious competition on the racetrack back in the late 1960s and early 1970s
I raced 250cc and 350cc Aermacchis in the early 1960s. They did not idle.
Lo ammiravo da bimbetto quando veniva a fare la fornaci di Barga - Barga!!!
Someone granpa ain't joking
Nice bike I own 1, tell the old guy
to put a lid on.
THANK'S from NOR-CAL!!!!!
Non vorrei sbagliarmi ma lo ricordo sulla moto con cappellino(come poi faceva a rimanergli in testa non si sa!) ciabatte e cannottiera e pantaloni corti provare il suo bolide e circa alla curva del"burrasca"passare fra, mi pare un pullman e una macchina o un camioncino, dove non era così scontato si potesse passare, con grande disinvoltura e paura per noi giovani e meno giovani spettatori! Grande Angelo!
Lo visto in una revocazione circuito cittadino le da filo da torcere a tutti tre an I fa
Grande...!!!
Oh dear Lovely Mr. Singing Club
Tenconi grande scalatore degli anni d'oro.e grande Aermacchi .
Non gira come dovrebbe ma niente di nuovo le semper la stessa menata,ciao Angelo sempre correre col cervello cosi si vince. Mi ricordo a Pontechiasso quando alla mattina impennavi per tenerti in allenamento.Ciao
Rev it and they will come.....
He was running the float bowl empty! Did you not see him rocking the bike side to side? If you race, this what you do at the end of meeting, or running session!
Ma non tiene il minimo ?
Brucia benzina con benzina chiusa
Da quando le moto corsaiole tengono il minimo
Senza casco?
Capisco che è bravo ma ha pur sempre 80 anni.
Here's some inspiration @paulbrodie.
Don't they tick over?