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Old 05-07-2008, 07:38 AM   #1
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Default 180 hp Harley powered American sportbike?

Fuck yeah. The Roehr 1250sc, completely American made, supercharged Harley revolution engine.

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The Roehr 1250sc pre production prototype has been completed and plans are to begin production late this year. The bike is powered by a 180 hp supercharged Harley Davidson Revolution engine. This should be one extremely interesting motorcycle. I like the looks and I really like the blown Revolution engine. Final price has not been set.
Let’s see, a 180 hp supercharged American made V-Twin sportbike. Yep, I like it!
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06 May 2008, Gurnee, IL. USA. Roehr Motorcycles LLC is pleased to announce the completion of the pre-production Roehr 1250sc. The company is now working towards production commencing this Fall.
The 1250sc is powered by a specially developed 180hp, supercharged version of the Harley-Davidson* Revolution* engine, making the Roehr 1250sc the fastest and most powerful sport bike built in America.
European flair and American muscle are combined with the highest quality cycle components from world class companies such as Ohlins, Marchesini, Brembo, Akropovic and Pirelli. These components combined with the unique Roehr Bi-Metal composite beam frame contribute to the machines outstanding handling manners, offering quick precise steering response with confidence inspiring stability and rider feedback.
The Roehr 1250sc is proudly hand crafted in the USA and will be available in limited numbers. Final pricing to be announced when determined. Roehr Motorcycles is now accepting orders to reserve this exclusive machine as well as offering dealer opportunities.

Specifications: (production version)

Engine: Supercharged, liquid cooled
DOHC, 8v 60deg V-twin
Displacement: 1250cc
Bore x Stoke: 105mm x 72mm
Horsepower: 180hp @ 9500 RPM
Torque: 115lb/ft @ 8500 RPM

Chassis: CrMo steel/aluminum beam
frame
Wheelbase: 56 inches
Rake/trail: 23.5deg / 98mm
Tires: 120/70/17 frt. 190/50/17 rear
Wheels: Marchesini 10 spoke
forged aluminum
Front suspension:
Ohlins 43mm USD, radial
mount calipers
Rear suspension:
Ohlins single shock with
progressive linkage
Brakes front: Brembo 2 x 320mm radial
mount 4 piston calipers
Brakes rear: Brembo 1 x 230mm, 2 piston
caliper
Seat Height: 31.5 inches
Dry Weight: 425lbs.
I think it looks sweet but I'm betting it's going to cost an assload.

And this "making the Roehr 1250sc the fastest and most powerful sport bike built in America." makes me laugh...let's see faster than buell...fischer...and....?? Not really saying much.
It really is pitiful how tiny American contribution to the sportbike field is. We basically just modify Italian or Japanese designs and call them our own. Hope this starts a new trend.
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Old 05-07-2008, 08:45 AM   #2
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I sticking with the Harley tradition of charging $1000/HP on there bikes that thing should be about $180,000.... No thanks...
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Old 05-07-2008, 08:49 AM   #3
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looks like a bobo ducati
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Old 05-07-2008, 11:25 AM   #4
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Great looking bike...with what appear to be solid numbers...but yes, it's extremely expensive. Like 40 large or some shit. Fuck that.
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Old 05-07-2008, 11:59 AM   #5
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Ohlins, Marchesini, Brembo, all stock...well, that should be an affordable bike.
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Old 05-07-2008, 03:50 PM   #6
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Lets see, GSXR1000 - 07 holdover $9800
Ohlins shock and fork internals - $3800
Titanium full system - $1125
Power commander/cust dyno tune $ 450
Suzuki/Yosh Race ECU - $950
Marchesini Rims - $2200
Track side Pilot Race Tires - $ 350
Proud to be an American Flag Stickers$ 7

Total $18,682.00

Leaves $21,318 for track day fees, travel expenses, drinks, and lap dances.....
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Old 05-07-2008, 03:55 PM   #7
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"Deposits to reserve your V-Roehr 1250SC are now being accepted. This $4500.00, fully refundable deposit, will reserve your limited production V-Roehr Superbike on a first come/first serve basis. "


Yeah, gonna be expensive.
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Old 05-07-2008, 04:02 PM   #8
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a completely american made bike, constructed from everyone else's parts even the engine was developed with outside help! seriously, fischer has a better plan. more 600ss roll around than anything else. as a new unknown company why would you even TRY to compete in the 1000+ class? this is a recipe for fail

at least motoczysz has their own engine

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Old 05-07-2008, 04:09 PM   #9
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Lets see, GSXR1000 - 07 holdover $9800
Ohlins shock and fork internals - $3800
Titanium full system - $1125
Power commander/cust dyno tune $ 450
Suzuki/Yosh Race ECU - $950
Marchesini Rims - $2200
Track side Pilot Race Tires - $ 350
Proud to be an American Flag Stickers$ 7

Total $18,682.00

Leaves $21,318 for track day fees, travel expenses, drinks, and lap dances.....
bwahahahahaha awesome!
The only thing you can't recreate from the roehr is the priceless amount of smugness and superiority...oh wait you have drinks and lap dances you still win.
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Old 05-07-2008, 04:39 PM   #10
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I'd like to see what this thing can do in real life. That 60-degree watercooled V-twin is a heavy unit (200-lbs +) and now add a supercharger on top of that? I'd like to see what the actual bike would weigh in at. Not to mention that they'd have to do some serious modding to the engine because that Revolution engine is a very slow revver. Powerful, yes, but revs slow as hell. When we do roll-ons on the freeway, my KTM is up and gone and my homey's Street Rod could never catch up even though it puts out 20 more horses. You rev the throttle on that Revolution engine and you'll wait for a couple of seconds before anything kicks in. So, I'd like to see what Roeher did to solve that problem.
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