NEWTRONIC MOTORCYCLE IGNITION SYSTEMS

Realise the power and potential of your Classic bike!

Since their introduction in the 1970s, tens of thousands of motorcyclists have experienced the
benefits of a Newtronic ignition system.

Developed from the original Piranha system, Newtronic ignitions are contact breaker replacement
ignition systems covering a range of Japanese and European motorcycles from the late 1950’s
onwards. Using contactless, maintenance free, infra red triggering the Newtronic ignition has
gained a reputation for ease of installation and effectiveness from satisfied motorcyclists around the
World.

Newtronic ignition systems are manufactured by Autocar

Electrical whose product range include the highly regarded
Lumenition Optronic electronic ignition. Applying the
knowledge and expertise gained from 40 years of Optronic
production and development, Autocar Electrical has
improved manufacturing standards and reliability by using
up-to-date materials, modern assembly line techniques
and factory-assembled surface mount electronics.

The resulting range of 1, 2 and 3 channel coil control

switching units bring greater reliability to the entire range
of motorcycles
The New Newtronic Switching Unit
The switching units include an integrated timing LED for
each channel, making it quick and easy to accurately time
each cylinder independently (an essential step in gaining
the best performance from your engine.)

The Newtronic application list below features bikes back to

the late 1950s but older or less common motorcycles can
often be quite simply converted by using Newtronic
component parts. Although Autocar Electrical does not
offer a conversion service, we are always interested in
offering help and advice to those who wish to adapt a
system for use on an unsupported vehicle and can offer a
selection of piece parts to help the customer. A good
example of this has been one customer’s very successful
Newtronic conversion for racing Morgan three wheelers
which has become popular in that community.
Surface mount technology offers greater
Motorcycle Applications switching unit reliability

For the make and model of all currently supported motorcycles together with the system retail prices
check the application list on the next page.

If the motorcycle you are interested in is not on the application list we will not have a standard
adaptation kit available for that specific model. However new kit introductions are in development
all the time and will be advertised in the motorcycle press as they are released.

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Please let us know if you are interested in a particular system and we can advise on the expected
release date.

System Description

The Newtronic Ignition system replaces the contact breakers and condenser on supported vehicles
and replaces them with a contactless electronic switching system triggered by a beam of light.

The system typically consists of three main components:

1. An ADAPTOR plate which mounts the “lamps” supplying the beam

of infra-red light. This is broken by the ROTOR as it rotates on the
engine cam or crankshaft. When a beam of light is re-made as the
rotor blade clears the beam the switching unit is instructed to fire
the coil (please note some systems will have separate mounting
plates for each lamp and will not be assembled on a single plate
as shown.)
In many kits these are supplied as 1 lamp per cylinder. Other kits 3- cylinder
use a “wasted spark” system with 1 lamp firing 2 cylinders. lamp assembly
The adapter kit also includes the parts needed to fit the lamps
around the motorcycle cam or crankshaft – usually supplied as a
base plate and /or segment plates with pre-mounted lamps.
2. A ROTOR which fits on the bike cam or crankshaft and makes and
breaks the lamps’ infrared beam when the coil is to be fired. The rotor
may be made of metal or a heat and solvent resistant plastic.
3. A SWITCHING UNIT which collects coil firing instructions from the
rotor traversing through the lamps and fires the coil. The switching
units are supplied positive or negative earth depending on the bike Metal Rotor
configuration and have a separate switching channel for each lamp in
the Adaptation Kit. 12V and 6V versions are also available especially
for earlier bikes.
The switching unit has an integral timing light for each coil and is fully
compatible with existing systems to the older design. It is also a direct
replacement for Piranha switching units. Newtronic Switching Unit
4. An INSTALLATION WIRING LOOM is supplied with each kit, tailored
to the original bike loom dimensions, connectors and wire colours for a quick , easy and
professional looking installation..
The system requires standard motorcycle maintenance tools to install and is easy to fit.
Please note that the resistance across the ignition coil primary terminals must be at least
3 Ohms (many bike coils are 4 Ohms or higher)
Please also note the Newtronic system does not include any ignition advance or retard
functionality and relies on the mechanical advance and retard mechanism originally fitted to
the bike.

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 Newtronic Ignition System Applications
New Systems Replacement Parts
Vehicle make and
Notes Lamp Switching
model Product Code Price (ex vat)
Assembly unit

BENELLI
250/4, 254 CKT-HO4 £ 110.00 AK-HO4 P14N
350/4, 354 CKT-HO4 £ 110.00 AK-HO4 P14N
500/4, 504 CKT-HO4 £ 110.00 AK-HO4 P14N
650/4, 654 CKT-HO4 £ 110.00 AK-HO4 P14N
650/4, 654 CKT-HO4 £ 110.00 AK-HO4 P14N

HONDA
CB100 12 Volt system CKT-HO7 £ 115.00 AK-HO7 P7N-HW
CB125 Including CB125S CKT-HO7 £ 115.00 AK-HO7 P7N-HW
CB250 Including CB250G5 CKT-HO5 £ 110.00 AK-HO5 P14N
CB350T Twin Cylinder CKT-HO5 £ 110.00 AK-HO5 P14N
CB350 Four Cylinder Including CB350F CKT-HO4 £ 110.00 AK-HO4 P14N
CB360 Models G, K and T “Super Sport” CKT-HO5A £ 110.00 AK-HO5A P14N
CB400F Four Cylinder CKT-HO4 £ 110.00 AK-HO4 P14N
CB450 Models D & K CKT-HO6A £ 110.00 AK-HO6A P14N
CB500K Four Cylinder 1975 – 73 CKT-HO4 £ 110.00 AK-HO4 P14N
CB500T Twin Cylinder 1975 – 6, Super Sport CKT-HO6 £ 110.00 AK-HO6 P14N
CB550 Models F and K CKT-HO4 £ 110.00 AK-HO4 P14N
CB750 Models A and F CKT-HO4 £ 110.00 AK-HO4 P14N
CB750K Including models K1 - K7 not CB750KZ CKT-HO4 £ 110.00 AK-HO4 P14N
CJ360T CKT-HO5A £ 110.00 AK-HO5A P14N
CL360K CKT-HO5A £ 110.00 AK-HO5A P14N
CL450 Model K0 CKT-HO6A £ 110.00 AK-HO6A P14N
Including Models K and K0 1975-79
GL1000 CKT-HO3 £ 115.00 AK-HO3 P14N
and Ltd version 1976 Gold Wing

KAWASAKI
Z250 Twin Cylinder Only CKT-KAW4 £ 105.00 AK-KAW4 P14N
Z400J 11050 - Four Cylinder CKT-KAW5 £ 105.00 AK-KAW5 P14N
Z500 CKT-KAW5 £ 105.00 AK-KAW5 P14N
Z550 CKT-KAW5 £ 105.00 AK-KAW5 P14N
Z650 B1-B3, C1-C3, D1-D3 (SR), E1 (LTD) F1 CKT-KAW1 £ 105.00 AK-KAW1 P14N

MOTO GUZZI
850 CKT-MG2 £ 115.00 AK-MG2 P14N
LE MANS CKT-MG1 £ 115.00 AK-MG1 P14N
SPADA CKT-MG1 £ 115.00 AK-MG1 P14N
SPADA ROYALE CKT-MG1 £ 115.00 AK-MG1 P14N
T3 CKT-MG1 £ 115.00 AK-MG1 P14N
T4 CKT-MG1 £ 115.00 AK-MG1 P14N
V1000 CKT-MG1 £ 115.00 AK-MG1 P14N
V35 CKT-MG2 £ 115.00 AK-MG2 P14N
V50 MK3 CKT-MG2 £ 115.00 AK-MG2 P14N
V65 CKT-MG2 £ 115.00 AK-MG2 P14N

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 Newtronic Ignition System Applications
New Systems Replacement Parts
Vehicle make and
Notes Lamp Switching
model Product Code Price (ex vat)
Assembly unit

MZ
TS250 12V Systems CKT-MZ1 £ 95.00 AK-MZ1 P14N

SUZUKI
CL100 Particular bikes might need adjustment CKT-SU2 £ 105.00 AK-SU2 P14N
CL100S Particular bikes might need adjustment CKT-SU2 £ 105.00 AK-SU2 P14N
GS550 CKT-SU4 £ 115.00 AK-SU4 P14N
GS750 Including Models E, G, GL, L CKT-SU1 £ 105.00 AK-SU1 P14N
Including Models G, GL, GN & N
GS850 CKT-SU1 £ 105.00 AK-SU1 P14N
NOT GS850GT
GS1000 CKT-SU1 £ 105.00 AK-SU1 P14N
GT250 Models A,B,C,K,L & M CKT-SU2 £ 105.00 AK-SU2 P14N
GT380 CKT-SU6A £ 139.00 AK-SU6 P16N
GT550 CKT-SU6B £ 139.00 AK-SU6 P16N
GT750 CKT-SU6A £ 139.00 AK-SU6 P16N
T250 Particular bikes might need adjustment. CKT-SU2 £ 105.00 AK-SU2 P14N
TC250 CKT-SU2 £ 105.00 AK-SU2 P14N
1968 – 76, 2 Cylinder, 2-stroke, “Titan”
T500 CKT-SU7 £ 110.00 AK-SU7 P14N
Particular bikes might need adjustment

YAMAHA
To 1976 CKT-YAM1 £ 110.00 AK-YAM1 P14N
RD250 For alloy alternator case from Jan 1977 CKT-YAM2 £ 110.00 AK-YAM2 P14N
USA Specification bikes CKT-YAM2A £ 110.00 AK-YAM2A P14N
To 1976 CKT-YAM1 £ 110.00 AK-YAM1 P14N
RD350 For alloy alternator case from Jan 1977 CKT-YAM2 £ 110.00 AK-YAM2 P14N
USA Specification bikes CKT-YAM2A £ 110.00 AK-YAM2A P14N
For alloy alternator case from Jan 1977 CKT-YAM2 £ 110.00 AK-YAM2 P14N
RD400
USA Specification bikes CKT-YAM2A £ 110.00 AK-YAM2A P14N
TX500 1972 Onwards CKT-YAM3 £ 110.00 AK-YAM3 P14N
TX650 For Standard Engines CKT-YAM6 £ 110.00 AK-YAM6 P14N
XS1 For Standard Engines CKT-YAM6 £ 110.00 AK-YAM6 P14N
XS2 For Standard Engines CKT-YAM6 £ 110.00 AK-YAM6 P14N
XS250 CKT-YAM4 £ 110.00 AK-YAM4 P14N
XS300 CKT-YAM4 £ 110.00 AK-YAM4 P14N
XS400 CKT-YAM4 £ 110.00 AK-YAM4 P14N
XS500 1972 Onwards CKT-YAM3 £ 110.00 AK-YAM3 P14N
XS650 For Standard Engines CKT-YAM6 £ 110.00 AK-YAM6 P14N
XS650SE For Standard Engines CKT-YAM6 £ 110.00 AK-YAM6 P14N
XS750 For triple-cylinders up to 1978 CKT-YAM7 £ 130.00 AK-YAM7 P16N
XS850 For triple-cylinders up to 1978 CKT-YAM7 £ 130.00 AK-YAM7 P16N
XS1 Adjustable for Re-phased Engines CKT-YAM6A £ 110.00 AK-YAM6A P14N
XS2 Adjustable for Re-phased Engines CKT-YAM6A £ 110.00 AK-YAM6A P14N
XS650 Adjustable for Re-phased Engines CKT-YAM6A £ 110.00 AK-YAM6A P14N
XS650SE Adjustable for Re-phased Engines CKT-YAM6A £ 110.00 AK-YAM6A P14N
XS750 For triple-cylinders up to 1978 CKT-YAM7 £ 130.00 AK-YAM7 P16N

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 Newtronic Ignition System Applications
New Systems Replacement Parts
Vehicle make and
Notes Lamp Switching
model Product Code Price (ex vat)
Assembly unit

YAMAHA (Continued)
XS850 For triple-cylinders up to 1978 CKT-YAM7 £ 130.00 AK-YAM7 P16N
YD250 CKT-YAM1 £ 110.00 AK-YAM1 P14N
YD350 CKT-YAM1 £ 110.00 AK-YAM1 P14N
YD5 CKT-YAM1 £ 110.00 AK-YAM1 P14N
YD7 CKT-YAM1 £ 110.00 AK-YAM1 P14N

Newtronic Dealer List

Newtronic motorcycle kits are sold by Newtronic dealers around the world:

Country Dealer Name Specialism Internet Contact Telephone

UK Corsa Italiano c www.corsaitaliano.com +44 (0) 2085 407155

UK Crooks Motorcycles Ltd Suzuki www.crooks-suzuki.com +44 (0) 1229 822120
UK P.G.M. Motorcycles Spares Yamaha www.pgmyamaha.com +44 (0) 1289 386720
UK Ridgeway Restoration Morgan ~ -- ~ +44 (0) 1886 880387
UK Yambits Yamaha www.yambits.co.uk ~ -- ~
Northern Ireland Broadwater Suzuki Suzuki ~ -- ~ +44 (0) 7762055151
Australia Harkness Consulting Services General www.motorcycle-ignition.com +61 36491 2667
Denmark ClassicRace General www.speedway-shop.dk +45 2240 6004
Finland Ykkos-elektroniikka General www.tv-korjaus.fi +35 89 596 546
Germany Fa. A. Wust General peterwuest@gmx.net +49 (0) 7362 6881
Germany Stien Dinse Moto Guzzi www.stein-dinse.biz +49 (0) 5311 23300-0

The Netherlands Knalnaarpotz General www.knalnaarpotz.nl +31 5030 16112

Or ask your nearest specialist motorcycle shop to order the ignitions for you.

For direct sales email sales@autocar-electrical.com

For more information on Newtronic and Autocar products please contact us at:
Autocar Electrical Equipment Co. Ltd
49-51 Tiverton Street
London, SE1 6NZ
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7403 4334
Email: sales@autocar-electrical.com
Web: www.autocar-electrical.com

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