Championship winning Robert Dunlop’s rare racer to be on display at Stafford!

A 50cc Kreidler, which was ridden by Robert Dunlop, will be proudly displayed alongside many thousands of fascinating motorcycles at the upcoming Stafford classic bike show.

The lean, lithe, lightweight, water-cooled Kreidler, with a five-speed gearbox and a VanVeen crank, was campaigned by Dunlop in events such as Isle of Man Jurby Road Races and in Aghadowey, Northern Ireland, where he won his first race. During Dunlop’s career in 50cc racing, the McMullan-supported machine recorded a speed of 98mph.

The restored Kreidler glistens in a striking and beautiful maroon, the colour it was when Dunlop purchased it. Before racing the Kreidler, Dunlop painted the bike green, but post-Robert, it was restored to its original maroon.

Northern Irishman Robert Dunlop made his race debut in his home country at the 1979 Temple 100, when he was a teenager. He began a record-breaking run at the Cookstown 100, where his first win came in 1985. His most successful year was 1987 when he scooped the prestigious ‘Man of the Meeting’ title and four more victories followed; a total of eight victories in the event. During the early part of Dunlop’s illustrious career, his extremely quick Kreidler helped him to achieve many race wins and lap records.

The five-time TT winning motorcycle legend tragically died in 2008 after suffering severe injuries in a crash during a practice session for the North West 200 road race in Northern Ireland.

You’ll find the bike on display all weekend amongst the private entry line-up in the Main Hall.