“The PGM V8 is the single most impressive piece of multi-cylinder madness I’ve ever had the privilege of riding.”
– Alan Cathcart. The world’s leading motorcycle journalist
“It is hard to over-emphasise how thoroughly practical & totally rideable the PGM V8 is in real world conditions.”
– Alan Cathcart. The world’s leading motorcycle journalist
ENGINE | |
|---|---|
| Configuration: | 90 degree V8 |
| Capacity: | 1996cc |
| Bore/stroke: | 77 x 54mm |
| Compression ratio: | 13:1 |
| Cylinder Head: | DOHC, five valves per cylinder |
| Cooling: | Liquid |
| Fuelling: | 8 x 45mm Mikuni Drive-By-Wire throttle bodies |
| Engine Management: | Motec M130 ECU and software |
| Power: | 334HP @ 12,800rpm (at the countershaft sprocket) |
| Torque: | 214Nm @ 9,500rpm (at the countershaft sprocket) |
| Exhaust: | 2 x 4-2-1 titanium |
TRANSMISSION | |
| Type: | Six speed sequential gearbox |
| Clutch: | Wet, multi plate |
| Final drive: | Chain (17/45) |
CHASSIS | |
| Rake: | 25.5 degrees |
| Trail: | 107mm |
| Material: | Front – Chrome-moly tube trellis
Rear – CNC machined Aluminium |
SUSPENSION | |
| Front: | Ohlins FGRT301 48mm USD forks… fully adjustable |
| Rear: | Ohlins TTX Mk2 shock, with custom link |
WHEELS/TYRES | |
| Front: | 17.0 x 3.50 Marchesini 10 spoke, forged aluminium 120/70ZR-17 Michelin Pilot Power 3 |
| Rear: | 17.0 x 6.00 Marchesini 10 spoke, forged aluminium 190/50ZR-17 Michelin Pilot Power 3 |
BRAKES | |
| Front: | Brembo GP4 Nickel plated calipers on 320mm discs |
| Rear: | Brembo P4-34 Nickel plated caliper on 220mm disc |
DIMENSIONS | |
| Weight: | 242kgs wet with fuel, water and lubricants |
| Weight bias: | 51/49 front to rear static |
| Seat height: | 840mm |
| Wheelbase: | 1540mm |
| Fuel capacity: | 16.5 litres |
PERFORMANCE | |
| Top speed: | How brave are you? |
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