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Trading as [[Barton Engineering]], [[Barry Hart]] had a background in developing [[Suzuki]] triples for road racing. | Trading as [[Barton Engineering]], [[Barry Hart]] had a background in developing [[Suzuki]] triples for road racing. | ||
In 1975 [[Barton Engineering]] joined up with [[Spondon]] frames to produce the ''Sparton'', which was modelled on the [[Suzuki]] ''RG500'', with a square-four disc-valve two-stroke engine. However, it differed greatly in construction and detail. Following on came the ''Phoenix 500'' and ''750'' fours which performed well and became famous in the eponymous film ''Silver Dream Racer'' starring David Essex. The company was then involved, together with [[CCM]], with [[Armstrong Competition Motorcycles]] and worked on their engines. Eventually the progressive research design | In 1975 [[Barton Engineering]] joined up with [[Spondon]] frames to produce the ''Sparton'', which was modelled on the [[Suzuki]] ''RG500'', with a square-four disc-valve two-stroke engine. However, it differed greatly in construction and detail. Following on came the ''Phoenix 500'' and ''750'' fours which performed well and became famous in the eponymous film ''Silver Dream Racer'' starring David Essex. The company was then involved, together with [[CCM]], with [[Armstrong Competition Motorcycles]] and worked on their engines. Eventually the progressive research and design tactics of [[Suzuki]] and [[Yamaha]] outstripped the '''Barton''' fours. | ||
== Sources of Information == | == Sources of Information == | ||
The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press | The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press | ||
Revision as of 11:17, 11 April 2007
Barton were motorcycles produced from 1975 to 1982.
Trading as Barton Engineering, Barry Hart had a background in developing Suzuki triples for road racing.
In 1975 Barton Engineering joined up with Spondon frames to produce the Sparton, which was modelled on the Suzuki RG500, with a square-four disc-valve two-stroke engine. However, it differed greatly in construction and detail. Following on came the Phoenix 500 and 750 fours which performed well and became famous in the eponymous film Silver Dream Racer starring David Essex. The company was then involved, together with CCM, with Armstrong Competition Motorcycles and worked on their engines. Eventually the progressive research and design tactics of Suzuki and Yamaha outstripped the Barton fours.
Sources of Information
The British Motorcycle Directory - Over 1,100 Marques from 1888 - by Roy Bacon and Ken Hallworth. Pub: The Crowood Press