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' Ready To Ride ' - Triumph Modern Classics
A new name to us here at IDN , Hitchcox Motorcycles is a relatively new UK exhaust manufacturer whose engineering literally is ' race-bred '. The founders of the company have surrendered to their love for riding classic inspired motorcycles and pivoted towards the motorcycle exhausts industry after a decade of experience in F1 . Handcrafted in the UK , Hitchcox Motorcycles has a full line-up of exhaust options for all of Triumph ’ s Modern Classics range . " Every product from the Hitchcox Motorcycles range is engineered and made by us at our Brackley UK facility - just across the street from the Mercedes AMG Formula 1 team factory . We use the engineering skills and techniques acquired from working in Formula 1 to design handcrafted exhaust systems that come with a unique style and sound . A sound that is not just available for one-off custom motorcycles .
" Designed to connect true craftsmanship with consumer convenience , we have engineered a full line-up of exhaust options that serves all models from the Triumph Modern Classics range . Each product is handmade , but thanks to efficient engineering and the use of model-specific jigs , they are guaranteed to fit each model like an OEM aftermarket product while offering the look and feel only a custom-made exhaust brings . " Adding to the OEM feel is the package each ' Ready To Ride ' product comes in , including all necessary mounting materials , gaskets and O2 sensors where applicable . " Each exhaust has been engineered to offer the Hitchcox Motorcycles sound , but in terms of style and finish there is a lot to choose from in our ' Ready To Ride ' line-up . You can pick between lightweight titanium or durable 304 stainless steel , depending on the product , and headers can be either mandrel bent or built up from pie-cut sections . And with sound and style both being at the forefront of the Hitchcox promise , there is the option to go for a brushed stainless look or a deep black ceramic coating . " From Bonneville to Thruxton and any model in between , from drag pipes to a reversed-cone style , each ' Ready To Ride ' exhaust option offers a unique style and sound while shaving up to 9 kg in weight compared to the stock exhaust system . " We also offer a ' Design Your Own ' service if none of our existing options aren ' t quite what you are looking for . Combining crafting skills with engineering experience , we make sure each exhaust looks the way it should , while making sure it doesn ’ t affect the durability of the engine . Under the ' Design Your Own ' programme , Hitchcox Motorcycles has helped bring life to some of the most creative custom motorcycle designs . And for classic or exotic motorcycles , it is a great solution to acquire a perfect recreation of an exhaust system that is no longer available ." Founded in 2022 by Tom Hitchcox , an exhaust engineer in Formula 1 during weekdays and an avid rider on the weekends and motorcycle customiser , Tom brought those two parts of his life together when starting Hitchcox Motorcycles . " Our ambition is simple - to make the highest level of exhaust engineering available for motorcycle enthusiasts who are looking for nothing but the best ."
HITCHCOX MOTORCYCLES Brackley , UK www . hitchcoxmotorcycles . com
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