NCR has developed a new, limited-edition Mike Hailwood TT replica. The machine features an 11-pound titanium frame, a titanium exhaust system, carbon-fiber wheels and bodywork and weighs only 299 pounds. The bike is powered by a heavily-modified, air-cooled 1120cc Ducati V-Twin. The engine has billet titanium connecting rods, single-ring forged pistons, a custom billet stroker crankshaft and titanium valves. The transmission has been lightened and is fitted with a dry-type slipper clutch. The engine is rated at 130 horsepower at 8700 rpm and 98 lbs.-ft. of torque at 7000 rpm. The bike is also fitted with fully-adjustable Ohlins suspension, radial-mount Brembo monoblock four-piston calipers and a host of titanium goodies – NCR’s specialty. Only 12 of these machines will be built, and price is $130,000, according to NCR.
NCR Building Limited-Edition Mike Hailwood TT Replicas
NCR Building Limited-Edition Mike Hailwood TT Replicas
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