Benelli Special
Spec:
Design: Colin Darlow and Metal Malarkey Engineering
Frame: Metal Malarkey Engineering 1 off, CDS Steel,
tig welded.
Swingarm: Modified Ducati
Wheels: Hubs - Talon.
Rims - Takasago, gold.
Tyres - Avon AM26. F 90.90.21. R 150.70.17
Brakes: Calipers - Brembo. Front 4 pot with Brembo
radial master cylinder. Rear 2 pot with Brembo
master cylinder.
Discs - Front 320, Wavey, semi floating.
Rear 220, Wavey, fixed.
Reservoirs - TWC
Forks: Metal Malarkey Engineering chromed girder forks,
designed to suit. Black, powder coated locks.
Yokes:
Rear suspension: K-Tech springless.
Engine: Benelli
Ignition: Boyer Bransden
Electrical: Motogadget M Unit V2 and keyless ignition, motoscope mini speedo, switches, M Blaze indicators. Custom head and tail lights.
Lithium Ion battery, Stebel Magnum horn, wiring products.
Exhaust: Metal Malarkey Engineering St/St 4 into 4 crossover style. Detachable slash cut silencers.
Foot controls: Barleycorn
Handlebars: Metal Malarkey Engineering St/St Digger style incorporating speedo. Internal wiring.
Plumbing: Pro Lite Hose
Seat: Digger Style
Tinware: Metal Malarkey Engineering design and fabricated fuel tank, side panels, rear light housing. Mudguards - rear XL, front Softail Deuce.
Painting:
Engine Capacity: 498cc
Engine bhp: 55
Engine torque:
Wheelbase: 1692mm
Ground Clearance: 153mm (lowest point - exhaust)
Seat height: 30"
Rake: 36 degrees
Trail: 108mm
Weight: 185kg/385 lbs
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Colin Darlow's "Digger" style Benelli Special.
Solidworks 3D imagery.
Design: Colin Darlow, Metal Malarkey Engineering.
3d modelling: Jack Farrington.
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Back Street Heroes June '23. Colin Darlow's Malarkey Digger
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Pro Bike Art - 2023















