The engine is a Works prepared JAWA 896 and in 1986 Peter finished 2nd in the World Longtrack Final in Germany on this machine. This Longtrack Hagon JAWA was the last one ever rode competitively by Peter on the Longtrack before he retired from racing at the end of the 1987 Season, having retired from Speedway at the end of
Top speed of approximately 110mph (with NO BRAKES).
JAWA Model 896 4 Valve OHC Long-stroke 500cc Engine in Hagon Frame with Suspension and 2 Speed Gearbox. I have not beenġ987 Hagon JAWA 896 Longtrack ex Peter Collins MBE. I couldn't believe a WIGGY bike being available and decided to buy. Him and put it into storage, where it stayed until 2011 when it was advertised on eBay as a Buy It Now. He rode the bike in 2 meetings, decided it was not for Was then sold, as Wiggy renewed his stable of bikes on a regular basis, with it being aquired by Jeffery Brailsford for his son Kenny to ride. Success becoming the 19 British Champion, as well as finishing 6th in the 1988 Individual World Speedway Final in Vojens, Denmark, and 2nd in the 1989 Final in Munich, Germany. Ridden to many successes including, Team success with Oxford and England and not forgetting individual The bike was assembled by his older brother Julian Wigg. The Frame was constructed by Paul Duncombe of Dula Engineering, where Simon TheĮngine was supplied by Trevor Hedge (ex Rider and GM Importer) as a kit for Eddie Bull (Engine Tuner) to build for Simon. It was his first GM engined bike following his departure from Godden machines. This bike was originally owned by the late Simon Wigg (WIGGY) and was used during the 19 Seasons.