{{Infobox Motorcycle | name = Italjet Dragster | image = Italjet Dragster 2022.jpg | image_size = 250px | aka = | manufacturer = Italjet | parent_company = | production = 1998-present | model_year = | predecessor = | successor = | class = Scooter | engine = | top_speed = | power = | torque = | transmission = | suspension = | brakes = | tires = | rake_trail = | wheelbase = | length = | width = | height = | seat_height = | dry_weight = | wet_weight = | fuel_capacity = | oil_capacity = | fuel_consumption = | turning_radius = | climbing_ability = | related = }} The '''Italjet Dragster''' is a mass-produced scooters by Italjet moto with a RAAD forkless front suspension and a spaceframe. Alessandro and Leopoldo Tartarini obtained a patent for this combination in 1997.<ref>[https://www.google.de/patents/EP0757950A2?cl=en&dq=italjet&hl=de&sa=X&ei=kzlNUq3sKOeG4ATa3IEg&ved=0CE8Q6AEwAg EP 0757950 A2]<br>- [https://patentimages.storage.googleapis.com/EP0757950A2/imgf0002.png Patent]<br>- {{citation|surname1=Thomas Krens|title=The Art Of The Motorcycle |publisher=Guggenheim Museum New York Publications|publication-place=New York|pages=392|isbn=978-0810969124|date= 2001|language=German}}</ref> A rebooted version has been released developed by Massimo Tartarini with the assistance of Andrea Dovizioso and comes in 50cc, 125cc and 180cc.
== Technology == The forkless front suspension is very unusual for motorcycles, and the Yamaha GTS 1000 (1993–1997) might have been the inspiration for the Tartarini brothers. They applied a very innovative technology and an unusual design to their scooter.
All ''Dragster'' marks are based on a space frame, which was designed for more power. The wheel dimensions are 120/70–11 front and 130/70–12 rear. The 2007 models had a 130/60–13 rear wheel. The wheelbase was 1310 mm.<ref>Motorrad catalogue 2002/2007</ref> The mark ''Dragster 50'' was re-edited in 2007 in addition to the mark ''Dragster 250''. The forkless front suspension was criticised as leading to "non-harmonic and wobbly dynamics at lower speeds."<ref name="MT">Motorrad Test 2001, p. 218</ref> Some critics complained about the noise level of the large water cooled two stroke engine, which had a catalytic converter.
== Marks == {| class="wikitable" |- class="hintergrundfarbe5" | !Dragster 50 !Dragster 125 !Dragster 180 !Dragster 250 |- align="center" |align="left" style="background:#F5F5F5"|'''Engine''' |one cylinder two stroke engine |one cylinder four stroke engine |one cylinder two stroke engine |one cylinder four stroke engine |- align="center" |align="left" style="background:#F5F5F5"|'''Capacity''' |{{Convert|49|cc|abbr=on}} |{{Convert|123|cc|abbr=on}} |{{Convert|176|cc|abbr=on}} |{{Convert|244|cc|abbr=on}} |- align="center" |align="left" style="background:#F5F5F5"|'''Bore × stroke''' |{{convert|41|x|37.4|mm|abbr=on}} |{{convert|55|x|52|mm|abbr=on}} |{{convert|65.6|x|52|mm|abbr=on}} |{{convert|72|x|60|mm|abbr=on}} |- align="center" |align="left" style="background:#F5F5F5"|'''Power/rpm''' |{{convert|3.3|kW|abbr=on}}<br>6,800 rpm |{{convert|10.6|kW|abbr=on}}<br>7,500 rpm |{{convert|14|kW|abbr=on}}<br>8,000 rpm<ref>Motorrad catalogue 2003, p. 316</ref> |{{convert|16.2|kW|abbr=on}}<ref>Motorrad catalogue 2007, p. 265</ref> |- align="center" |align="left" style="background:#F5F5F5"|'''Top speed'''<ref>Guggenheim Museum, p. 392</ref> |{{Convert|50|kph|abbr=on}} |{{Convert|103|kph|abbr=on}} |{{Convert|122|kph|abbr=on}} |{{Convert|125|kph|abbr=on}} |- align="center" |}
== Gallery == thumb|2026 Dragster 125 thumb|2026 Dragster 300 thumb|2026 Dragster 459 Twin thumb|2026 Dragster 700 Twin thumb|Dragster 180
== References == {{reflist|2}}
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