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Most powerful production motorcycle in the world

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2010 Vyrus 987 C3 4V is the most powerful production motorcycle in the world
by Jeremy Korzeniewski (RSS feed) on Feb 2nd 2010 at 7:01PM


Generally speaking, though there are a number of different classes of motorcycles in the world, there are a few universal truths that span all makes and models. Chief amongst these similarities is the fact that the bike's rider always grips a handlebar that's attached directly to the front forks, which in turn clamp down on the front wheel, thereby providing steering and suspension duties. Even this, though, isn't quite as universal as you might think.

Proof thereof can be seen from tiny Italian motorcycle manufacturer Vyrus, which is headed up by Ascanio Rodorigo, a man who worked with the famed Massimo Tamburini at Bimota in the early '80s. (You'll want to see our image gallery below for an explanation on how the front of the bike is held together). This latest machine from Vyrus is called the 987 C3 4V, and one version of the bike – weighing just 339 pounds and boasting a reported 211 horsepower from its Ducati-sourced 1198cc V-twin engine, boosted by the presence of a supercharger – carries the title of the Most Powerful Production Motorcycle in the World.

Two other versions of the 987 are available, each lacking a supercharger but still offering either 170- or 184 horsepower and weighing under 360 pounds. Consider that power-to-weight ratio for a moment. Acceleration, thy name is Vyrus 987. Pricing ensures that this bike will remain exclusive, starting at a hair under $70,000 for the base version and possibly topping $100,000 for the range-topping Supercharged edition.
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Isn't there a large group of giant squid off the West Coast this winter?
Interesting choice of settings for the photo!
:laughing
 
Cheyenne said:
Power to weight seems about right...can you replace the front end?
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Hub center steering. That was all the rage about 20 years ago. Everyone thought it was going to be universal by now.
 
really? More power than a v8 boss hoss or the y2k jet turbine bike? Oh wait you mean of mass produced bikes? Cause the vyrus bike is mass produced, right?
 
xgambit said:
really? More power than a v8 boss hoss or the y2k jet turbine bike? Oh wait you mean of mass produced bikes? Cause the vyrus bike is mass produced, right?
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"Soviet Patparine, nine-point-two milimeter, is world's most powerful handgun." :rofl
 
That one will sell out the first production run, as long as it is under five bikes.
 
Cheyenne said:
Power to weight seems about right...can you replace the front end?
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OK, maybe they never really got that front end to work as hoped, but I'm sure it's more than adequate for the street. I'd keep it. Everyone has front forks on their bikes. (Well most everyone.) I really like the look.

I wonder how it sounds. Personally, I like the sound of a supercharger. There's something about that visceral whine/scream that just says HORSEPOWER! I much prefer it over the "whoosh" of a turbo.
 
That front end is pretty bad ass. Unfortunately, one of the limiting factor was the number of experienced racers familiar with hub-center steering, as top riders were used to front-end dive under braking forces, and front fork stiction is not as big a problem that this type of suspension setup is trying to overcome.
 
I think the bike is amazing and I love that someone is taking a clean-slate approach to a (semi)production sportbike. I find it crazy that it's been over a decade since the Britten, and basic sportbike architecture is still exactly the same.

Even if this thing is unreliable, unbalanced, and scary to ride I love the fact that they're trying different things in the name of weight loss and improved handling. If I had the dough, I'd buy one of these before a D16. Although I don't think I'd get the supercharged version.\

edit: review of the previous generation 985 - http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/firstrides/122_0608_2006_vyrus_985_c3_4v/index.html
Very positive, I'd say.
 
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I'd ride that. I love the hossack front end on my K12s and I'd love to try a hub-steer setup. There's a company that will sell you a kit to build something similar to the front end on the Harrier boxer custom from last year: http://www.bikeexif.com/se-service-harrier

If you have the $$$ for something like this, you should already have plenty of bikes with traditional forks and therefore should expand your horizons. :ride And who doesn't like superchargers??
 
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