Damian Cudlin has given the German built KALEX AV1 it’s dream road race debut with pole position and the race win at the first round of the German Pro Thunder Championships at Schliez on the weekend.

After recently taking on a development role with the team, Cudlin soon went about putting the machine through it’s paces and shocked the paddock with it’s rapid increase of speed. After a timid start, the KALEX crew transformed the bike over the remaining practice sessions as Cudlin soon got comfortable with the unique machine.

“This bike is really unlike anything else I’ve ever ridden.” Cudlin explained. “It’s incredibly light weight and it’s braking power is mind blowing. It’s also one of the most agile bikes I’ve ever ridden. It’s a buzz to ride.”

Using an Aprillia Mile engine, the KALEX engineering company designed the rest of the machine from the ground up. A computer designed frame, swingarm, and Carbon Fibre body are all used in the AV1’s armoury, sparking much interest from industry insiders.

Using the final qualifying session as a chance to “see what this thing could do” Cudlin stormed to the pole position lap time.

“Getting pole was a real surprise as we were really treating it all as a testing session, but I once I got comfy on it, I really wanted to see what the bike was capable of. It sure surprised a few people.” Cudlin grinned.

Starting from pole, Cudlin blasted into the lead and was never headed in the 12 lap race, winning by 5 seconds, leaving a hoard of Ducati 1098’s in it’s wake.

“I’m really happy to have steered the AV1 to it’s first race win and am so pleased for the KALEX crew.” Cudlin said after the race. “They’ve really done a great job with this machine and I’m really excited to be playing a part in something with so much potential. I’m sure this won’t be their last race win.”

Cudlin will do more development work with the KALEX group as plans for production of more AV1’s grows.

To see more of this unique machine visit www.kalex-moto.de