Dubbed as ‘the ultimate road bike’ by its designer and maker Andrew Morris, this bike is the tribute to the late great Barry Sheene. Andrew was a great fan of Barry, and feels fortunate to have the support of late legend’s family in the...
Dubbed as ‘the ultimate road bike’ by its designer and maker Andrew Morris, this bike is the tribute to the late great Barry Sheene. Andrew was a great fan of Barry, and feels fortunate to have the support of late legend’s family in the project.
The bike is also called as Icon Sheene and is a 250bhp turbocharged. Built by Nottingham shire based manufacturer Icon Motorcycles, Icon Sheene is one of the world’s most powerful and expensive production road bike with its price tag at £107,000.
This bike was first revealed at the recent Goodwood pre-season media day and was endorsed by Sheene’s widow, Stephanie and best mate Steve Parrish. Only 53 Icon Sheenes will be built to represent each year of Berry’s life.
Now it’s time to find out what makes the 250bhp bike worth £107,000. This bike with hand built, Garrett turbocharged Suzuki GSX1400 air-cooled lum engine has also Carrillo rods, Wiseco pistons and other competition-spec internals added to it.
Icon sheen’s 250bhp with 133lb/ft and its Spondon tubular frame is all aluminum is accompanied by aluminum Fabrication Techniques swing-arm with Bitubo rear suspension and USD forks.
Additionally, its carbon-fiber race wheels, ISR calipers, discs and levers, hand-laid carbon-fiber bodywork, a handmade aluminum tank, twin hand-crafted aluminum oil coolers, a handmade stainless exhaust and Bosch Motronic engine management add more to its sporty feel.
Via: Bikeexif
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