Confederate X132 Hellcat (2012)

Confederate Motorcycles are among the most exclusive two-wheeled vehicles on the planet. Their low production numbers, coupled with their hefty price tags, make them the preserve of only the very wealthiest motorcycle aficionados. Now Confederate have unveiled their latest offering. It’s the third generation of their Hellcat model. The Confederate X132 Hellcat, named after the F6F Hellcat fighter plane of WWII, now features an engine which is made entirely in-house.

The 2,200 cc (132 cu.in.) V-twin engine produces 132 horsepower and 150 ft-lbs of torque. It features a machined 6061 Aircraft-Grade billet aluminium case, and is mated to a Confederate-patented close-ratio 5-speed transmission.

Confederate Motorcycle’s founder and CEO, H. Matthew Chambers, described the X132 Hellcat by saying, “This is the motorcycle we were conceived to execute when I founded the company 21 years ago. I have every confidence that we have delivered all we ever dreamed of giving.” Confederate’s lead designer, Edward Jacobs, added, “We’ve always dreamed of designing the core of the machine. For the first time in our 21 year history, we’ve been able to do that with the unitized case of this new Hellcat. The result is the first pure and undiluted Confederate.”

General information
Model:	Confederate X132 Hellcat
Year:	2012
Category:	Naked bike
Price as new (MSRP):	US$ 45000. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc.
Engine and transmission
Displacement:	2163.23 ccm (132.00 cubic inches)
Engine type:	V2, four-stroke
Engine details:	X 132 Copperhead, 56° V-Twin. One-piece Forged Crank.
Power:	132.00 HP (96.4 KW))
Torque:	196.62 Nm (20.0 kgf-m or 145.0 ft.lbs)
Bore x stroke:	111.8 x 111.8 mm (4.4 x 4.4 inches)
Fuel system:	Injection
Fuel control:	DOHC
Gearbox:	5-speed
Transmission type, final drive:	Shaft drive (cardan)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type:	3 inch 120 wall hard steel backbone; 2 inch 120 wall hard steel downtube; Hand TIG wld fabrication
Rake (fork angle):	27.5°
Front suspension:	Custom Marzocchi RAC 50mm Fork; Rebound and Compression Adjustable for Low and High Speed Actuation
Front suspensiontravel:	81 mm (3.2 inches)
Rear suspension:	Custom Race Tech Coil-Over-Shock; Rebound and Compression Adjustable for Low and High Speed Actuation
Front tyre dimensions:	120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:	190/55-ZR17
Front brakes:	Double disc. Dual Beringer 4 Piston AEROTEC Radial Calipers; Dual Beringer AERONAL Floating Stainless Steel Discs
Rear brakes:	Single disc. Single 2 Piston Brembo Monobloc Caliper; Cross-drilled Brembo Stainless Steel Disc
Wheels:	Carbon fiber
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight:	226.8 kg (500.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio:	0.5820 HP/kg
Seat height:	711 mm (28.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Oil capacity:	4.90 litres (0.32 quarts)
Other specifications
Starter:	Electric
Instruments:	Motogadget Precision Analogue Tachometer; Digital Speed, Status
Light:	Integrated high intensity discharge headlamp
Seat:	Solo with Removable Passenger Seat
Color options:	Black/silver

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