Alessandro and Leopoldo Tartarini obtained a patent for this combination in 1997.

[1] A rebooted version has been released developed by Massimo Tartarini with the assistance of Andrea Dovizioso and comes in 125 and 200cc 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.

All Dragster marks are based on a space frame, which was designed for more power.

The forkless front suspension was criticised as leading to "non-harmonic and wobbly dynamics at lower speeds.

"[3] Some critics complained about the noise level of the large water cooled two stroke engine, which had a catalytic converter.