Malcolm Newell's Quasar goes feet forward into the future

In 1968 Malcolm Newell and Ken Leaman created the first Quasar cabin motorcycle after Newell's failed attempt to create a three-wheeler for the then wildly popular UK trike market. Eight years later, the first production Quasar was complete and 31 were sold. The Quasar's power was supplied by an 850cc 4-cylinder Reliant car engine, but after production ceased, Newell hand-built Quasars using engines ranging from 750 Hondas to a Kawasaki 1300. The innovative and effective alternative motorcycle was promoted heavily but production problems and Newell's early death at 54 stopped the Quasar from being commonplace on Britain's roads. Video of a 2007 Quasar meeting after the jump.


FF Web