2013 SUTER BMW MOTOGP CRT
Chassis number: 054-002
Exterior colour: White / Blue / Black
KEY FACTS
● This Suter BMW MMX1 Claiming Rule Teams (CRT) is a storied modern MotoGP racer,
which is said to have been confirmed by Suter’s Chief Technical Officer, Alessandro
Giussani, as having been ridden in the 2013 MotoGP World Championship by Danilo
Petrucci, for the Came IodaRacing Project team.
● While competing in the 250cc World Championships, Eskil Suter founded Suter Racing
Technology, which designed and built motorcycles for Moto2, Moto3, WSBK, MXGP and
S1GP, as well as MotoGP with the MMX1.
● The MMX1 was built under the new ‘Claiming Rule Teams’ regulations, introduced for
the 2012 MotoGP season to coincide with the switch from 800cc to 1,000cc engines,
whereby an engine could be forcefully ‘claimed’ by a rival team if it was exceptionally
successful.
● It was intended to boost privateer entries in the MotoGP class, while discouraging the
use of expensive or secretive technologies.
● Chassis number 054-002, this MMX1 CRT has now been with the seller in Zaandam,
Netherlands, for around a year.
● Power comes from a 1,000cc BMW Motorrad four-cylinder, coupled to a six-speed
transmission.
● It has now covered around 300km since being subjected to a comprehensive engine
rebuild.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES
● This MMX1’s 1,000cc BMW Motorrad four-cylinder has Race Calibration Kit 2
electronics, which have been re-tuned for smoother track day riding, and now also
features new pistons, conrods and bearings.
● It rides on an Öhlins MotoGP-specification front fork and rear shock absorber, with
adjustable preload.
● The wheels are O.Z Racing forged magnesium items, shod with Bridgestone V02F slick
tyres.
● Stopping power is from Brembo brakes, with steel discs and quick-release connectors.
● Other equipment includes an electric starter, a quick-shift system, Domino handlebars, a
Febur radiator and an Akrapovič exhaust.
● The bike is finished in a white, black and blue livery, with sponsorship decals from Came
Group, BPure, LighTech, Beta, Bridgestone Battlax, Anonimo, Dellorto, IRP and BBT. It
also features Danilo Petrucci’s ‘Petrux9’ handle on the windscreen.
● Accompanying the vehicle will be a spare fairing set, MotoGP-specification exhaust
silencer and a set of O.Z Racing wheels.
CONDITION
● Its resprayed paintwork is reported to be in excellent condition. The seller notes that all
sponsorship logos are painted, rather than being transferred or stuck on.
● There are minor blemishes on the front fairing and fuel tank.
● The handlebar grips have light surface marks, though the bike’s major touchpoints
present well overall.
● The seller is not aware of any mechanical or electrical faults.
SUMMARY
This Suter BMW MMX1 is a storied modern MotoGP racer, built under the Claiming Rule Teams
(CRT) regulations introduced in 2012, and subsequently ridden in the 2013 MotoGP World
Championship by Danilo Petrucci for the Came IodaRacing Project team. Now re-tuned for
smoother riding, and having covered around 300km since undergoing a comprehensive engine
rebuild, it would make a discerning addition to a motorsport-focused collection, or a thrilling
track day toy.