Talon Engineering

What Talon Engineering does

Talon Engineering is a privately held UK designer and manufacturer of aftermarket motorcycle components, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Birmingham (0121 area code). Its catalog spans wheels (including off-road and supermoto sets), front and rear sprockets, kart sprockets, triple clamps, swingarms, disc guards, engine covers, clutch baskets, hubs, rims, spoke sets, bolt kits, and tools. Core technology is precision CNC machining from 7075-T6 aircraft-grade alloy with hard anodising and PTFE impregnation for wear resistance, complemented by in-house Cerakote finishing; products are positioned for competitive motocross, enduro, road racing, trials, adventure, supermoto, and karting use cases.

The business runs as a direct-to-consumer e-commerce operation through talon-eng.co.uk, with multi-currency checkout across 30+ currencies and a fitment-search tool indexed by motorcycle model. In 2025 the company added three layers on top of its hardware catalog: an online Wheel Builder configurator (August 2025), a refurbishment and rebuild service for existing Talon wheels (August 2025), and an in-house Cerakote coating offering (July 2025). A channel partnership with Dirt Store Triumph UK was signed in October 2023 to reach adventure and supermoto riders through a dealer network.

Revenue is generated almost entirely from one-time hardware sales, bespoke wheel configurations, and a smaller refurbishment/subcontract-services layer; there are no disclosed subscription, licensing, or recurring-revenue streams. The brand is built on more than 50 years of racing heritage and endorsements from high-profile riders such as Robbie Maddison and Eddie Kidd, targeting "serious competitors" rather than mass-market consumers. Headcount is stated at 1-10 employees and no external funding, parent company, or public financial disclosures are present in the available data.

Name

Talon Engineering

Legal name

Talon Engineering

Website

https://talon-eng.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Talon Engineering is a UK-based, privately held manufacturer founded in 1974 that designs and CNC-machines aftermarket motorcycle components — wheels, sprockets, triple clamps, swingarms, and clutch baskets — selling direct-to-consumer worldwide and targeting serious competition riders across motocross, enduro, road racing, trials, supermoto, and karting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorcycle Components / Aftermarket Motorcycle Parts

NAICS

Motorcycle, Bicycle, and Parts Manufacturing (336991), Motor Vehicle Steering and Suspension Components (except Spring) Manufacturing (33633), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Motorcycles, Bicycles & Parts (3751), Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714)

akta.pro primary industry

Powersports Chassis, Suspension, Steering & Braking Systems Manufacturing (IMACAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wheel Hubs, Bearings & Knuckles (Hubs/Bearings/Spindles/Knuckles) (IMACAIAI), Wheels & Rims Manufacturing (Steel/Alloy) (IMACAIAJ)

Keywords

• Motorcycle components manufacturer
• Aftermarket motorcycle parts
• Custom motorcycle wheels
• Wheel refurbishment services
• CNC machined hubs

Headquarters

HQ city

Yeovil

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Motorcycle Component Sales: Direct sales of motorcycle components including wheels, sprockets, triple clamps, swingarms, disc guards, engine covers, clutch baskets, bolt kits, and tools. One-time purchase model with no recurring revenue. Customers can purchase individual components or complete wheel sets.
2. Custom Wheel Building: Custom wheel configuration and assembly service through the Wheel Builder online tool, allowing customers to specify components for bespoke wheel sets
3. Refurbishment and Rebuild Services: Wheel refurbishment and rebuild services offered to extend the life of existing Talon wheels

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Talon Engineering designs and manufactures precision-engineered aftermarket motorcycle components — including complete wheels, sprockets, triple clamps, swingarms, disc guards, engine covers, and clutch baskets — using CNC machining from 7075-T6 aircraft-grade alloy with hard anodising and PTFE impregnation. The company sells directly to riders worldwide through its own e-commerce website, and additionally offers an online Wheel Builder configurator for custom wheel sets, in-house Cerakote coating, wheel refurbishment/rebuild services, and CNC subcontract machining.

Product overview

Talon Engineering is a designer and market leader of motorcycle components since 1974, operating as a single unified product portfolio. The company manufactures wheels (including custom builds via the Wheel Builder tool), sprockets (front, rear, and kart variants), triple clamps, swingarms, disc guards, engine covers, clutch baskets, and wheel components (hubs, rims, spoke sets, hub kits). They also offer related services including wheel refurbishment/rebuild, in-house Cerakote coating, and CNC subcontracting services. Products serve multiple motorcycle disciplines including motocross, enduro, road racing, adventure, supermoto, trials, and karting.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wheels Complete motorcycle wheel assemblies for off-road and supermoto applications, available as stock wheel sets or custom builds. Designed for serious competitors across motocross, enduro, road racing, trials, supermoto, adventure, and karting disciplines.
• Wheel Builder Online configuration tool that allows customers to design and order custom motorcycle wheels with their choice of components, with real-time pricing. For riders seeking bespoke wheel configurations tailored to their motorcycle and discipline.
• Rear Sprockets Performance rear sprockets including Radialite and standard variants, precision-machined for various motorcycle brands such as Honda, KTM, Husqvarna, Gas Gas, and Yamaha. For riders needing durable, fitment-specific rear sprockets.
• Front Sprockets Performance front sprockets including Standard and Groovelite variants, CNC-machined for durability. Designed for fitment across multiple motorcycle brands and racing applications.
• Triple Clamps High-performance triple clamps including the Junior Triple Clamp variant, engineered for strength and performance in off-road and racing applications. For riders seeking improved front-end rigidity and handling.
• Swingarms Performance swingarms designed for off-road and racing motorcycle applications. Built for strength and rigidity in demanding competitive conditions.
• Disc Guards Protective disc guards including carbon fiber variants, designed to shield motorcycle brake rotors from impact damage during off-road and racing use.
• Engine Covers Protective engine covers designed for off-road motorcycles including KTM and similar applications. For riders needing to safeguard ignition and engine cases from impact damage.
• Clutch Baskets Precision-machined clutch baskets from a single billet of 7075-T6 aircraft-spec alloy, hard anodised and PTFE-impregnated for superior wear resistance. For motorcycle applications requiring durable, long-lasting clutch components.
• Spoke Sets Spoke sets including Plain (Stainless Steel) variants in 8G and 9G sizes, supplied with nipples for motorcycle wheel assembly and rebuilding.
• Talon Hubs Talon-branded wheel hubs for motorcycle wheel assemblies, supplied as components for custom or replacement wheel builds.
• EXCEL Rims EXCEL brand motorcycle rims supplied as components for motorcycle wheel building and replacement applications.
• Talon Rims Talon-branded motorcycle rims for performance applications, supplied as components for custom wheel building.
• Hub Kits Complete hub kits for motorcycle wheel assembly, providing all necessary components in a single package for builders and racers.
• Rim Locks Rim lock devices for securing tubeless motorcycle tires in place during aggressive off-road riding and racing.
• Sprocket Carriers Carriers designed for mounting rear sprockets onto motorcycle wheel hubs, enabling drivetrain assembly.
• Chains Drive chains for motorcycles, supplied as part of the complete drivetrain component offering.
• Bolt Kits Sprocket bolts and wheel bolts for motorcycle applications, supplied as replacement or upgrade fasteners for wheels and drivetrain components.
• Talon Spoke Key Lightweight spoke key tool with interchangeable 6.3mm and 6.7mm heads, part number TSK001. For motorcycle wheel builders and mechanics needing to adjust spoke tension.
• Kart Sprockets Sprockets designed specifically for go-kart racing applications. For kart competitors requiring durable, fitment-specific sprockets.
• Wheel Refurbishment and Rebuild Service Wheel refurbishment and rebuild service for existing Talon wheels, allowing customers to extend the lifespan of their wheel sets through professional reconditioning.
• In-House Cerakote Coating Service In-house Cerakote coating service providing custom finishes and enhanced component protection for Talon products. For customers wanting personalised aesthetics and improved durability of their motorcycle components.
• CNC Subcontract Machining Services CNC machining and subcontract manufacturing services offered by Talon Engineering, leveraging their precision machining capabilities for external clients.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Dirt Store Triumph UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 October 2023Official Dirt Store Triumph UK partnership announced October 10, 2023. Talon Engineering supplies components for Triumph motorcycles through the Dirt Store dealer network, expanding reach in the adventure/supermoto segment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Warp 9 Racing: Warp 9 designs and builds complete motorcycle wheels, hubs, sprockets, and components for motocross and supermoto. Direct peer: similar product portfolio (wheels, hubs, sprockets), similar target customer (motocross/enduro competitors), and similar custom configuration service offering.
• Afam: Afam is a Belgian manufacturer of high-quality motorcycle and kart sprockets and chains, supplying OE and aftermarket channels. Direct peer: directly competes in Talon's sprocket product line, including the karting segment, with comparable precision-machined offerings.
• Hinson Racing: Hinson Racing manufactures billet clutch baskets, inner hubs, and related drivetrain components for motocross and off-road motorcycles. Direct peer: comparable in material specification (billet aluminum clutch components), customer base (serious racers), and brand promise of championship-proven durability.
• Renthal: Renthal is a UK-based manufacturer of high-performance motorcycle components including handlebars, sprockets, grips, and controls for motocross, enduro, and road racing. Direct peer: competes in the same motorsport aftermarket with CNC-machined precision parts and a similar 'championship-grade' brand positioning.
• Excel Takasago Rims: Excel (Takasago) is the dominant motorcycle rim brand widely used by Talon in its wheel builds. Peer relationship is both supplier and direct competitor: Excel rims are the aftermarket standard against which Talon's complete wheel assemblies compete.
• Pro Taper: Pro Taper manufactures handlebars, controls, sprockets, and wheel components for motocross, off-road, and ATV racing. Direct peer: overlaps with Talon in sprockets and chassis-adjacent components; comparable in championship athlete endorsements and premium aftermarket positioning.
• Dubya Wheels: Dubya is a US-based custom motorcycle wheel builder specializing in off-road and supermoto wheels using Talon, Excel, and DID components. Direct peer: comparable custom wheel assembly service competing for the same serious motocross and enduro competitor customer segment.
• Kite (PBR/Kite Sprockets): Kite (formerly PBR) designs and manufactures precision front and rear sprockets for motocross and road racing. Direct peer: directly competes with Talon's sprocket offerings using similar CNC-machined construction targeting championship-level competitors.
• Supersprox: Supersprox designs and manufactures premium front and rear sprockets for motorcycle racing applications using proprietary steel-aluminum hybrid construction. Direct peer: directly competes in Talon's sprocket category with a similar premium, race-proven positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Öhlins Racing: Öhlins is a premium Swedish suspension and chassis components manufacturer serving high-end motorcycle, automotive, and motorsport markets. Broad incumbent: larger and broader portfolio than Talon, but overlaps in premium chassis/suspension components for serious competitors and OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/taloneng

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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