Hear them Roehr
Roehr Motorcycles has suddenly popped up on the USA motorcycle landscape, announcing a V-twin sportsbike powered by a version of Harley-Davidson's V-Rod engine.The company claims: "The engine is housed in a composite CrMo steel and aluminum composite beam frame, consisting of large diameter, internally ribbed steel main beams, bonded and bolted to billet machined aluminum swingarm pivot plates.
"This design uses these two materials in areas of the frame in which their material characteristics are best suited, yielding a stiff, light weight structure that provides excellent feedback and rider feel.
"This light, compact frame, combined with ideal chassis geometry and mass centralization provides an exceptionally responsive, stable and balanced handling dynamic.
"Side mounted radiators provide a forward engine position allowing a suitable wheelbase and ideal weight distribution.
"The V-roehr is also equipped with the finest chassis components available. Ohlins suspension, Brembo brakes, Marchesini wheels and beautiful bodywork in aerospace quality carbon- fiber. "Designed and constructed by company founder Walter Roehrich, the V-roehr delivers the power, performance and beauty unmatched by current American sport bikes." It also looks an awful lot like a Ducati 999.
Performance claims include a 120-horse power output for a 193 kilo (dry) motorcycle. Roehr says it will also be selling power-up kits that will take the output up to 180hp.
Roehr says production will begin early 2008, with the first 50 units being sold as limited edition models for around $50,000.
Roehr's previous effort was a V-twin 500 two-stroke road bike, with a custom-built engine based on YZ250 parts.
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