FGR Midalu 2500 V6
Big-bore naked bike inches closer to production, and with 200Nm would give even the Triumph Rocket III a run for its moneyIf big-bore street bikes are what get your engine going, you'll probably already be intimately familiar with the Triumph Rocket III Roadster, but you may not have heard of this new Czech bike.
While the Rocket III derives motive force from a 2.3-litre inline three-cylinder engine that shreds rear tyres quicker than Paris Hilton can sell a salacious video, the FGR Midalu is powered by a 2.4-litre V6.
Compare the stats and it seems that the FGR Midalu 2500 V6 (to use its official name) cranks out 240hp (176kW), 92 more than the Rocket III's 148hp (109kW). While the FGR Midalu belts out way more ponies, peak torque of 200Nm doesn't quite match the Triumph's 221Nm.
Nevertheless, the big-bore Czech streetfighter is claimed to be around 100kg lighter than its British rival, tipping scales at around 270kg, compared to 367kg.
The FGR Midalu reaches this light weight (relatively speaking) thanks to a basic trellis-style frame and lots of carbon fibre fittings, such as the fuel tank and seat unit. It also features a nicely designed six-shooter exhaust system exiting underneath the seat unit.
The bike was created by Miroslav Felgr and the project has been part funded by the Czech Republic’s Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Built by Czech Republic 125cc MotoGP team FGR, the beastly Midalu is an interesting design and the bespoke hand-made engine would probably be worth the price of admission alone, crackling into life every time its ignited.
At present the FGR Midalu 2500 V6 motorcycle is still in a prototypical stage, but if potential buyers express enough interest and the project gains funding, we could see a limited production run the future.
Check out the official website at MotoFGR.com for more details.
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