1977 Harley Davidson Flat Track Racer And Mert Lawwill, On Any Given Sunday

In the back of our minds we have dreamt of racing a circle track bike through city streets and sliding that 200lb beast around as if it were nothing. Have we done it, well not quite yet. Tried often on the Buell, but she is a bit heavier and tougher to throw around on those hair pin turns. Needless to say, every time we see a killer Street Tracker style bike the blood gets to racing speed and we feel like a twelve year old with excitement. This street tracker exemplifies our nefarious plans, so check it out.

Why not bid on it now on ebay?

Street Tracker in the style of Mert Lawwill

1977 Harley Davidson Flat Track Racer

1977 Harley Davidson Flat Track Racer

1977 Harley Davidson Flat Track Racer, right view

1977 Harley Davidson Flat Track Racer, top of engine view

1977 Harley Davidson Flat Track Racer, left side

1977 Harley Davidson Flat Track Racer, right foot peg and rear master cylinder

1977 Harley Davidson Flat Track Racer, from the AMF years

1977 Harley Davidson Flat Track Racer, front wheel

Link to Mert Lawwill

Mert's career included 17 National championship wins from TT events to the big daddy of them all, "The Mile" However Mert is probably most well known today for his role in the iconic movie "On Any Sunday" that was on the silver screen back in 1970. If you have not seen this film do yourself a favor and rent it or better yet pick up your own copy as more than likely you will watch it more than once!

Be sure to check out the-photos-button for a trip down memory lane. See some old photos from the early 60's when was starting out all the way through his carrer when he retired from racing in 1977. In addition to his racing career, Mert ran successful teams that have included such legendary riders as Wayne Rainey, Kenny Roberts, Steve Morehead, Ricky Graham, Mike Kidd, Garth Brow, Jimmy Felice just to name a few.

With years of experience working and designing motorcycle chasis Mert took this knowledge and developed a revolutionary bicycle rear suspension system that took the bicycle industry by storm. Mert had such a impact in the bicycle world that he was eventually inducted into the Mountainbike Hall of Fame. Mert is the only person to be in both the Mountainbike and Motorcycle Hall of Fames.

Even if your not a bicycle fan we encourage you to take a lap through the "Bicycle" Design" section of the site and see what eventually became the patented suspension system used on the Lawwill Street Tracker.

In additon to Mert's histroy with design suspension systems and chasis his latest invention is a prosthetic device that enables amputees to get back in the saddle again. Designed and developed with the late Chris Drayer of 60's dirt track fame Mert has come up with an extremly innovative prosthetic device that bolts onto any motorcycle, bicycle or anything with handlebars. Mert's latest project is developing a shock for the prosthetic hand that will enable the user to better handle violent impacts thus making the device more comfortable. There is also a prosthetic elbow in the works for above elbow amputees.

Mert is still producing a very limited number of Street Trackers like what you see here on the site. Contact Mert direct to see what it takes to get one of your own.

Motus Motorcycles MST Will Be Available Soon

We subscribe to the email blasts from Motus Motorcycles and it has been great to follow their growth over the last few years and it looks as though they will be releasing their new American Sportbike shortly. They posted up a few questions and answers and the coolest part is that the proprietary motors will be for sale as well. Fitting these into some custom bikes will make for a killer new look and sound in the chopper community. Have a listen...

Link over to Motus Motorcycles

Q: Where can I see, test ride, and purchase a Motus MST or MST-R?

Motus motorcycles are sold exclusively through existing, high quality dealers, a number of which are taking reservations now for mid-late 2012 delivery. Many dealers have inquired directly where others have been recommended by riders like you. If your favorite dealer may be a good fit for a new line of comfotable American sportbikes, or if you want to place a refundable reservation for an MST, please let us know here. And, please let them know you want to test ride a Motus.

Q: What are the differences between the MST and MST-R?

The base model MST and the premium MST-R are comfortable sportbikes designed for long range canyon carving, solo or two up. Both are exhilarating, charismatic machines powered by the mighty V4 Baby Block engine and both will be offered with various accessories and upgrade options.

Q: What are the expected retail prices of the MST and MST-R?

We will announce final pricing, options, and full production specifications for the MST soon. We are working with key suppliers to keep the MSRP affordable for a wide range of riders. Thank you for your patience.

Q: Does Motus have plans to build an adventure bike, street fighter, leaning trike, automatic transmission, smaller/larger displacement, turbo charged version, hovercraft, or track car?

Motus is focused squarely on building comfortable American sportbikes. We can neither confirm nor deny any other future plans…

Q: Can I purchase a V4 Baby Block engine for a different application?

Yes, we will offer crated, aftermarket engines in late 2012. Pricing, drawings, and specifications to be announced soon, but refundable reservations are being taken now for the first year of production. Contact us here for the Reservation Agreement.

Motus Motorcycles MST, American Sportbike

Motus Motorcycles Proprietary engine by Pratt & Miller