2000: DOUGIE LAMPKIN

MONTESA COTA 315R TWO-STROKE

After proving his worth riding the two-stroke Beta, Dougie Lampkin inherited the welldeveloped HRC-supplied two-stroke powered Montesa Cota 315. It turned out to be a shrewd move for the son of Martin Lampkin.

As with the Betas, Dougie had previously ridden Montesa. It also had an aluminium frame and swinging arm. The two-stroke engine was very high-revving. Many would argue it was one of the best machines, such as its reliability record and ease of use. The machine’s handling is still talked about today as it was so stable in all situations. Dougie was in stunning form, winning all but one round he had not contested. In second position in the championship was a very young Adam Raga; the Spanish rider had ridden under a special licence from the ACU on the Gas Gas.

MONTESA SPECIFICATIONS

ENGINE: Single Cylinder Water-Cooled TwoStroke

TYPE: Reed Valve Induction

CUBIC CAPACITY: 249cc

BORE AND STROKE: 72.2mm x 61mm IGNITION: Electronic CDI

CARBURETTOR: Dell-Orto: Ø 26mm CLUTCH: Hydraulic – Multiple Disc

GEARS: Five

FRAME: Aluminium

SWINGING ARM: Aluminium

FRONT FORKS: Paioli Telescopic: Ø 38mm REAR SUSPENSION: Paioli

CLAIMED WEIGHT: 73kg.