Martin Conquest: Wheelchair-friendly bike

Martin Conquest 1200 is a remarkable 1130cc customized bike that caters specially to people with disabilities from the waist down. Also the world's first series-manufactured high performance motorcycle that can be driven from a wheelchair the bike provides a level of performance and independence as drivers can roll their wheelchairs right onto the vehicle via an automated access ramp and enjoy biking via hand operated controls.

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Alan Martin, company founder, started work on the project that led to the creation of The Conquest when his son, an outgoing and sporting young man, became disabled. With a 2-cylinder, 8 valve engine that can deliver a thumping 83 bhp, the bike retails for £19,948 and allows bikers with disabilities to enjoy their poison without risk and live life to the max.

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