Roehr Motorcycle Company
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| Manufacturer | Roehr Motorcycle Company |
| Class | Sportbike |
| Engine | 936 cc, 4-valve liquid-cooled 60 degree V-twin Compression ratio 10.5:1 |
| Transmission | 6-speed, wet clutch |
| Wheelbase | 56 in. |
| Seat Height | 31.5 in. |
Roehr Motorcycle Company is a fledgling US motorcycle manufacturer. Their prototype, the RV1000, has yet to be manufactured. The RV1000's engine will be the Harley-Davidson Revolution motor instead of the Highland 950 motor, announced earlier. The company would compete in the same market as Buell.[1]
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[edit] History
In 1995 Walter Roehrich began construction of a two stroke V twin 115 hp Roehr Rv500, using Yamaha YZ250 top ends on a prototype crankcase, and this was shown to the press in 2000. It was found that licencing the DFI technology was prohibitive, as was the need to manufacture special components for the engine.[2]
In 2004 Roehr intended to use a Highland 950 motor, a lightweight 120 bhp 936 cc 60° 4-stroke V-twin, but by 2006 decided a US motor would make the motorcycle "all-American", and chose the Harley Davidson Revolution motor.
[edit] Planned production
Roehr announced in September 2006 that the Rv prototype would be shown in February 2007.[1] Cycle World magazine has reported that the company intends to produce 50 units as a 2008 model year offering.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b "BuellMan" (2006-09-19). SportTwin.com Walter Roehrich interview. Retrieved on 2007-01-14.
- ^ Roehr Motorcycles history. Retrieved on 2007-01-14.
- ^ Kevin Cameron. "Sport Rod / V-Roehr: A new American sportbike?", Cycle World, March, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-03-27.
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