From the parts and products section issue #48.
Chris Malam brings us this entry, after seeing the bike at the 2011 Stafford Show.
"The RRE500 is only the second motorcycle to be built in the North East of England since NUT motorcycles ceased production in 1933 of their V-twin sports machine in Newcastle-uopn-Tyne. Ridley Racing Specials are a newly formed company in this part of the IK, but owner Tommy Ridley has over thirty years ecperience in specially built racing and road-going kit cars. As a specialist motorcycle frame builder, Ridley Racing manufacture frames suitable for Rickman Metisse, CCM, B44/50 and Monark/Lito bikes in aircraft-grade chromemoly 4130 tubing. He now also builds the RRE500 which is powered by the new Royal Enfield 500 EFI engine. The whole bike unashamedly takes its influence from the Metisse with a retro-style frame, built in the same aircraft grade chromemoly 4130 and utilizing stainless steel components, yet the hi-tech Royal Enfield 500 EFI engine even boasts an electric start. The engine comes in two sizes - 500cc and 565cc. Ridley Racing also manufacure their own forks, yolks, hubs, and body parts in fibreglass or aluminum. Their production methods make for a very competitive build cost, which is priced in the UK at £14,995. The bike is available in kit form or built to order in 6 - 8 weeks.
