Roberto Pattoni readies the VUN PPP for the track.
While the Paton is wheeled onto its starting rig
The Paton BIC500 (1968)
| Engine | |
| Engine type | Two-cylinder 4-stroke, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement (cc) | 498.8cc |
| Bore x stroke | 78x52.2 |
| Max power | 74 hp at 11,000 rpm |
| Transmission | |
| Type | Six speed cassette gearbox |
| Chassis | |
| Frame type | lightweight steel double loop frame |
| Suspension | |
| Front forks | 35mm Ceriani |
| Rear shock | Twin Ceriani R units |
| Brakes | |
| Front | 210mm Fontana drum |
The VUN PPP (2009)
| Engine | |
| Engine type | One-cylinder 4-stroke, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Displacement (cc) | 720cc |
| Max power | 85 hp at 8,500 rpm |
| Transmission | |
| Type | Five-speed gearbox |
| Chassis | |
| Frame type | Steel tubes and machined light alloy plate |
| Dry weight | 125 kg |
| Suspension | |
| Front forks | 42mm Ceriani |
| Brakes | |
| Front | 320mm radial Brembo single disk |
On paper, these two bikes should be pretty evenly matched. At least in terms of power to weight. It was a delight to see them together on a race track. Unfortunately the track conditions were wet and slippery calling for caution, so we didn't get to see them going hard at it.
Giovanni Cabassi with the VUN PPP
According to the programme for the weekend's events there was supposed to be a VΨRUS on track with these two which would have made for a wonderfully eclectic mix of exotic Italian bikes. I am guessing that the terrible weather was the reason for the VΨRUS staying indoors.
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