Photo: Mr. Martini
This is one of the most extensive makeovers we’ve seen as of late, so let’s examine what’s at hand here.
When looking to build a competent bike to dominate the dragstrip, Triumph’s Legend TT might not exactly be your first choice, but the Italian moto craftsmen over at Mr. Martini certainly love a challenge. In the past, we visited this workshop’s portfolio to admire a remarkable Street Triple R-based entity that goes by the name of “Jerolamo SR.”
This time around, we’ll examine how Nicola Martini’s team managed to transform the British manufacturer’s naked warrior into a drag-style superstar with a generous dose of unforgiving oomph on tap. From the factory, the donor bike is brought to life by a vicious DOHC inline-three powerplant with four valves per cylinder and a sizeable displacement of 885cc.
At about 8,000 revs, this monstrous liquid-cooled machine will gladly produce up to 69 horses and 53 pound-feet (72 Nm) of torque at 4,800 rpm. This force travels to a chain final drive by means of a five-speed transmission, leading to a healthy top speed of 125 mph (201 kph).
For starters, Martini enlisted the help of Hard Drag Garage’s Fabio Marchiotto to honor the Legend’s powertrain with a comprehensive makeover to unlock its true potential. Besides receiving a custom exhaust and new air filters, the inline-three mill was treated to a state-of-the-art gearbox and a race-spec ECU, while its radiator has been discarded to make room for a Street Triple’s repurposed alternative.
However, the juiciest highlight comes in the form of a nitrous oxide setup taking the engine’s performance to an entirely new level. In terms of handling upgrades, the craftsmen transplanted a Suzuki GSX-R1000's three-spoke hoop and top-grade forks onto the machine’s front end, along with twin Nissin brake rotors and a pair of clip-on handlebars.
At the opposite end, you will find a carbon fiber wheel enveloped in high-performance Metzeler rubber for ample grip. As soon as the shoes were installed, the subframe was tweaked to accommodate a fiberglass tail section and a single-seater saddle. Up front, the bespoke bodywork pizzazz continues with a classy fairing that keeps things looking rad.
Last but not least, Italy’s gifted aftermarket surgeons nicknamed their quarter-mile sprinter “Bob.”
This time around, we’ll examine how Nicola Martini’s team managed to transform the British manufacturer’s naked warrior into a drag-style superstar with a generous dose of unforgiving oomph on tap. From the factory, the donor bike is brought to life by a vicious DOHC inline-three powerplant with four valves per cylinder and a sizeable displacement of 885cc.
At about 8,000 revs, this monstrous liquid-cooled machine will gladly produce up to 69 horses and 53 pound-feet (72 Nm) of torque at 4,800 rpm. This force travels to a chain final drive by means of a five-speed transmission, leading to a healthy top speed of 125 mph (201 kph).
For starters, Martini enlisted the help of Hard Drag Garage’s Fabio Marchiotto to honor the Legend’s powertrain with a comprehensive makeover to unlock its true potential. Besides receiving a custom exhaust and new air filters, the inline-three mill was treated to a state-of-the-art gearbox and a race-spec ECU, while its radiator has been discarded to make room for a Street Triple’s repurposed alternative.
However, the juiciest highlight comes in the form of a nitrous oxide setup taking the engine’s performance to an entirely new level. In terms of handling upgrades, the craftsmen transplanted a Suzuki GSX-R1000's three-spoke hoop and top-grade forks onto the machine’s front end, along with twin Nissin brake rotors and a pair of clip-on handlebars.
At the opposite end, you will find a carbon fiber wheel enveloped in high-performance Metzeler rubber for ample grip. As soon as the shoes were installed, the subframe was tweaked to accommodate a fiberglass tail section and a single-seater saddle. Up front, the bespoke bodywork pizzazz continues with a classy fairing that keeps things looking rad.
Last but not least, Italy’s gifted aftermarket surgeons nicknamed their quarter-mile sprinter “Bob.”
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