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In 2008, a number of [[Estonians|Estonian]] engineers and business people decided to revive the brand. In April 2010 a prototype of a new motorcycle was presented: the ''Renard Grand Tourer''. This had a 125hp longitudinal [[Multi-valve|eight-valve]] [[Moto Guzzi]] V-twin as power source. The machine had a very modern design, with a [[carbon fiber]]/[[Kevlar]] [[monocoque]] frame and a trailed swing [[Motorcycle fork|front fork]] with a single, central coil spring. Production is around 100 units a year.<ref name="www.estonianbrands.com" /> |
In 2008, a number of [[Estonians|Estonian]] engineers and business people, led by Andres Uibomäe, decided to revive the brand.<ref name="www.estonianbrands.com" /> In April 2010 a prototype of a new motorcycle was presented: the ''Renard Grand Tourer''. This had a 125hp longitudinal [[Multi-valve|eight-valve]] [[Moto Guzzi]] V-twin as power source. The machine had a very modern design, with a [[carbon fiber]]/[[Kevlar]] [[monocoque]] frame and a trailed swing [[Motorcycle fork|front fork]] with a single, central coil spring. Production is around 100 units a year.<ref name="www.estonianbrands.com" /> |
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Revision as of 20:37, 20 August 2020
Renard is a motorcycle brand manufactured in Estonia. The brand was founded in 1938 by J. Lään and was based in Tallinn.[1]
Early production
Renard produced lightweight motorcycles from 1938. The first models had a 98cc Sachs two-stroke engine. In March 1944, when the country was occupied by Nazi Germany, during a bombing raid by the Soviets,[2] the factory suffered a direct hit and was destroyed. Production never started again.
2008 revival
In 2008, a number of Estonian engineers and business people, led by Andres Uibomäe, decided to revive the brand.[1] In April 2010 a prototype of a new motorcycle was presented: the Renard Grand Tourer. This had a 125hp longitudinal eight-valve Moto Guzzi V-twin as power source. The machine had a very modern design, with a carbon fiber/Kevlar monocoque frame and a trailed swing front fork with a single, central coil spring. Production is around 100 units a year.[1]