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Author Message   Eboos Posted on Monday, September 04, 2006 - 07:20 pm:        http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/article/?article=26930 Another Harley-powered Sportbike? Sep 04, 2006 From a press release issued by Roehr Motorcycle Company: Roehr Motorcycle Company to debut Revolution engined superbike. The Roehr Motorcycle Company is nearing completion of their new superbike prototype. The new Roehr superbike will be powered by the Harley-Davidson* Revolution* engine. "We are very excited about this spectacular engine powering our new superbike" says company founder Walter Roehrich, "Our goal is to produce an American sportbike that can compete with the worlds best in street bike performance. This engine provides us a modern American made engine platform offering impeccable reliability with high power output." Roehr Motorcycles plans to debut the prototype by the end of the year, with production planned to begin in 2007, provided funding can be secured. In addition, a race only "R" version is planned for later production, featuring a highly tuned 1200cc version with larger bore and shorter stroke dimensions allowing higher RPM capabilities and 180+ hp potential. The new Roehr superbike features a composite CrMo steel/aluminum frame with top quality cycle parts from Marchesini , Brembo, and Ohlins, with all new body work in carbon fiber. Specifications : Wheelbase: 56 inches Rake/Trail 24deg./ 97mm Dry weight 435lbs Seat height 31.5 inches The new Roehr superbike will be available in limited quantities, pricing has not yet been established. Further details and pictures will be released later this year. More info is also available at www.roehrmotorcycles.com or contact: wroehrich@roehrmotorcycles.com. The Roehr Motorcycle Company is a small volume manufacturer of high quality sports and racing motorcycles, made in the USA. *Harley-Davidson and Revolution are registered trade names of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company and is used in this context for identification purposes only and is in no way associated with the Roehr Motorcycle Company. (Message edited by eboos on September 04, 2006)   Rubberdown Posted on Monday, September 04, 2006 - 07:50 pm:        Cool! Good luck to them.   Jscott Posted on Monday, September 04, 2006 - 11:19 pm:        First those crazy Germans and now this? Hey I guess that frees up those Highland motors for someone else.

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