MTT turbine superbike
The MTT Turbine SUPERBIKE (also known under the unofficial name Y2K ) is a motorcycle with gas turbine drive from the manufacturer Marine Turbine Technologies (MTT) . It is currently the fastest production motorcycle with street legal approval . Five units have been built annually since 2000. The $ 175,000 price tag includes a lifetime turbine warranty .
general description
Christian Travert, a former racing driver and conversion specialist, was entrusted with the project management. The frame is made of aluminum profile and is significantly longer than usual; A telescopic fork springs at the front and a central spring strut at the rear . The machine is completely disguised and instead of conventional rear-view mirrors, a rear view camera and a small LCD television screen provide a view to the rear.
The drive
The drive consists of an Allison Model 250 Gas Turbine, in the helicopter of the type Bell 206 were used. The engines are replaced after a certain number of operating hours and continue to be used in other devices. MTT previously installed such engines in boats, vehicles or fire pumps until the President of MTT, Ted McIntyre, decided to also offer a motorcycle.
The driving performance is rather unspectacular up to 80 km / h; nevertheless, the 286 hp accelerate the motorcycle from 0 to 365 km / h in 15 seconds; the maximum speed is given as over 400 km / h. You can fill up with kerosene or diesel . The consumption is 78 liters per 100 kilometers.
Technical specifications
| Displacement | k. A. (turbine) |
| Maximum power | 210 kW (286 hp) at 52,000 rpm (measured on the rear wheel) |
| Max. Torque | 576 Nm |
| wheelbase | 1,727 mm |
| Front tires | 120/60-ZR17, Pirelli |
| Rear tire | 200/60-ZR17, Pirelli |
| Seat height | 800 mm |
| Tank capacity | 34 liters |
| Weight (dry) | 190-227 kg |
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Individual evidence
- ↑ Think Big! Motorrad Online , January 19, 2005, accessed January 27, 2014 .