Rudge is a well-known name when it comes to fast road and race bikes. We have researched in the past. According to the starting numbers, the machine took part in the 1998 Klausen race in Switzerland.
source.image: classic-motorcycle.com
- Manufacturer: Rudge
- Model: Whitworth Ulster Grand Prix
- Year: 1930
- Displacement: 500 cc
- Cylinder: 1
- Engine type: 4-stroke / ohv
The driver was Schwarz Kurt from Switzerland. In the start list, the motorcycle will appear as ex. Schneider machine, former Swiss racing driver described.
This bike is very fast and light. The magneto was recently overhauled. It is a respectful machine is ready for the next race. The Rudge Ulster was a British motorcycle manufactured by Rudge-Whitworth from 1929 until the outbreak of World War II.
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Rudge-Whitworth’s last production racing motorcycle was named after Graham Walker’s 1928 race win in the Ulster Grand Prix, only the second time a road race had been won at over 80 mph (130 km/h).[3] Graham was the father of racing commentator Murray Walker and was made Rudge Sales Manager in 1929.
