Saturday, July 10, 2010

World Fastest Bike


World Fastest Bike
MTT Turbine Superbike also called as Y2K is the world fastest bike. It is the first turbine powered bike. It has a power of 300 hp and 425 FT/LBS of torque. There are 10 bikes in the world right now 4 of them in US and one owned by jay leno. The bike is made up of carbon filled monocoque chassis and is powered by Rolls Royce Allison 25O-C18 turbine jet engine. With such a power the bike could go from 0-227 in 15 seconds. The engine used in bike was originally designed for helicopter. Cost of bike a whopping $185,000
World fastest motorcycle Engine Specification:

Engine: Rolls Royce Allison 250 gas turbine
Power: 320 HP @52,000 rpm (286 HP @ rear wheel)
Output RPM: 6,000 rpm
Torque: 425 ft/lbs @ 2,000 rpm
Compressor Speed: 54,000 rpm
Frame: aluminum alloy
Rake: 27 degrees
Weight: 500 lbs
Seat Height: 31.5 in
Lubrication: dry-sump/3.5 quarts turbine oil
Transmission: 2 speed automatic or manual
Rear Mirrors: rear mounted camera with LCD color display plus rear view mirrors
Fuel: diesel, kerosene
Options: single or double seat, custom colors

3 comments:

  1. Not as good as my old flying kettle (1978)

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  2. My friend and I did a motorcycle tour and it was awesome! Never did we had any issues with our trusted Suzuki motorcycle. The people at GSM gave us high quality, durable tires and made our trip a memorable ride.

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