Season 2005

General:
Power: 60 kW
Torque: 50 nM at 9000 rpm
Weight: 237 kg (including all operating fluids)
Acceleration: 0 -100 km/h in 3.8 s
Maximum speed: 160 km/h

Engine:
Water-cooled in-line four-cylinder motorcycle engine from the Suzuki GSX-R 600 (model 2001)
Displacement: 599 cc
Prototype engine control

Drive train:
Sequential 6-speed motorcycle transmission, electro-pneumatic and clutch-free switched
Switching times: < 80 ms
Hand clutch (for starting off)
Multi-disc limited slip differential
Rear wheel drive

Frame:
Steel trellis frame
Optimized for high rigidity
Weight: 32 kg

Chassis:
Anti-parallel double triangular arms at the front and rear
Mountain bike spring-damper units, articulated via pushrods, adjustable in rebound and compression levels
“Sprotor” (sprocket rotor: chain ring serves as a central brake disc for the rear axle)

Coating:
three-part GRP fairing
asymmetrical side pods

The LR05 is the third vehicle of the Lions Racing Team.

England 2005: 25th place
Pre-Event Germany: 8th place