TAMP Season 8 Episode 3 Lester Harris at Royal Enfield with Mark Wells cover art

TAMP Season 8 Episode 3 Lester Harris at Royal Enfield with Mark Wells

TAMP Season 8 Episode 3 Lester Harris at Royal Enfield with Mark Wells

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Harris Performance was a renowned British motorcycle engineering company established by brothers Lester and Stephen Harris, along with Steve Bayford in the 1970s. Famous for designing and manufacturing high-performance racing frames and components, they were instrumental in the development of grand prix and endurance racing motorcycles.

  • Origins: Founded in Hertford, UK, by brothers Lester and Stephen Harris, the company gained a reputation for creating superior chassis for large-capacity racing engines.
  • Racing Impact: Harris Performance designed and built frames for various racing categories, including Grand Prix 500cc and endurance, working with major manufacturers like Yamaha and Suzuki.
  • Legacy: They became renowned for making bikes faster and better handling through custom-engineered, lightweight steel and aluminum frames.
  • Acquisition: Royal Enfield acquired the company in 2015 to bolster their chassis design and development capabilities, integrating their operations into the Royal Enfield UK Technology Centre

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