I Want To Ride This

**wkid_one** · 3rd April 2003, 23:04

2003 Marine Turbine Technologies Y2K Turbine Superbike photo

I WANT THIS BIKE!!!! NOW!!!!

The Y2K is the world's first turbine powered street legal motorcycle of its type. Powered by a Rolls Royce Allison gas turbine engine running on diesel fuel, the Y2K has demonstrated over 300 horsepower and 425 ft/lbs of torque on the Dyno Jet 200.

Weighing in at just over 460 lbs the Y2K rides like a sport bike with the acceleration of a top fuel dragster. This motorcycle is at home in city traffic or cruising the super highways of Europe.

The Y2K Turbine Superbike was designed and built for the ultimate connoisseur, the individual who knows what he wants and goes for it. If nothing but the best is what you desire, you just might qualify as a "Pilot" for the ultimate motorcycle.

Innovation and superior craftsmanship are apparent everywhere you look. From the carbon fiber wheels to the rear view mirror (which consist of a camera and TV monitor located in the custom dash panel), the Y2K Superbike sets a benchmark that others can only envy. So far ahead of the rest, the horizon is just a throttle away!!!

Only $185k US

General information
Model:	Marine Turbine Technologies Y2K Turbine Superbike
Year:	2003
Category:	Sport
Engine/transmission
Engine type:	Gas turbine
HP (kW):	320.00 (233.6) @ 52000
Torque - Nm (kgf-m / ft.lbs):	576.30 (58.8 / 425.1) @ 2000
Gears:	2
Physical measures
Weight (dry):	226.8 kg (500.0 pounds)
Seat height (if adjustable, lowest setting):	800 mm (31.5 inches)
Wheelbase:	1,727 mm (68.0 inches)
Chassis/dimensions
Frame type:	Aluminum alloy
Front tyre dimensions:	120/60-ZR17
Rear tyre dimensions:	200/50-ZR17
Front brake(s):	Dual disc
Front brake(s) diameter:	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brake(s):	Dual disc
Rear brake(s) diameter:	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Speed/acceleration
Top speed:	402.3 km/h (250.0 mph)
1/4 mile (0.4 km):	9.800 seconds
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:	34.00 litres (8.98 gallons)
Comments:	0-227 mph (0-365 km/h) in 15 seconds, this bike needs no other comment!! AND it's street legal.

**wkid_one** · 3rd April 2003, 23:17

Performance
Estimated Top Speed: 250 mph
1/4 Mile: 9.80 @ 160 mph
0-227 mph in 15.0 sec.

Frame: Aluminum alloy
Rake: 27 degrees
Weight: 500 pounds
Seat Height: 31.5 inches
Wheel Base: 68 inches
Wheels: Dymag Carbon Fiber 17"
Tires: Front: 120 60ZR17 (Pirelli)
Rear: 200 50ZR17 (Pirelli)
Front forks: 55 mm inverted
Shocks: Mono-shock adjustable oleopneumatic (Ohlins)
Brakes: Front: 2 x 320 mm floating system - 4 piston calipers (Brembo)

Rear: 2 x 320 mm floating system - 4 piston calipers (Brembo)
Engine: Allison Rolls Royce 250 Gas Turbine
Power: 320 hp @ 52,000 rpm (286 hp @ rear wheel)
Output RPM: 6,000 rpm
Torque: 425 ft lbs @ 2,000 rpm
Compressor speed: 54,000 rpm
Fuel: Diesel, Kerosene, Jet A
Lubrication: Dry-sump/ 3.5 quarts turbine oil
Transmission: Two-speed automatic or manual
Rear Mirrors: Concealed color display (LCD) for rear mounted camera
Fuel Capacity: 8.5 gallons (34 liters)
Ride: Indescribable!!

**Coldkiwi** · 4th April 2003, 12:52

COOOR FARCK!

thats what that dodge tomahawk should've been

it looks like a pretty laid out riding position though... even if you were on the autobahn, at 250mph (i say again COOOOOR FARCK!) you would need a HELL of a lot of clear distance to be confident you could stop in time when you're that low to the ground and can't see sod all

**wkid_one** · 4th April 2003, 13:00

If you want to hear its sound - go to http://www.marineturbine.com/superbike and click on the turbine in the top left.......nothing quite as intimidating as a bike that sounds like an F14 coming down the street revving at 52,000 rpm!

**merv** · 4th April 2003, 20:32

Did you see this one on Motorcycle Online:

*PRESS RELEASE* Drag racer Kent Stotz sets another record: 505 horsepower!

Daytona Beach, FL - The SuperFlow AMI Brute Horsepower Shootout record was smashed yesterday when Kent Stotz's Honda Rider's Club of America and Turbo Charged by Velocity Racing-backed CBR1100XX became the first motorcycle ever to break the 500 horsepower mark. Turning 12,500 rpm on a SuperFlow SF-250 Pro EC motorcycle dynamometer, the Stotz Street Xtreme Honda recorded an all-time-high run of 505 uncorrected rear-wheel horsepower.

Due to the atmospheric conditions during the test, the corrected power number translated to 497.2 horsepower. Previous AMI Shootout record-setting runs have been achieved with the help of turbo-charged engines running nitrous oxide, but Stotz's CBR hit the 505 hp mark using only a Velocity Racing Turbo System with a Garrett Turbo.

Amazingly, Stotz's CBR is a street legal machine. To be eligible for the Streetbike Shootout class in the AMA Prostar drag race series, the AMA requires that all bikes must meet street legal specifications. Stotz is the reigning AMA Prostar Streetbike Shootout champion. Engine modifications to Stotz's 2003 CBR1100XX include Falicon Connecting Rods, J. E. Pistons, Star Pro Port Heads. The championship-winning Stotz Street Xtreme Honda, which will be ridden by Barry Henson in the 2003 AMA Prostar series, also utilizes many stock Honda components including crank, valves, head gasket and studs.

To view a chart of Stotz's record-breaking dyno run, visit http://www.superflow.com.

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The Blackbird is a stretched out job but still street legal, amazing huh.

Check it out here http://www.turbosystem.com/cycle/honda/honda.htm

**wkid_one** · 4th April 2003, 20:51

But this one sounds like a jet and turns!

Don't tell KK that these bikes exist!

What was the bikes ETA?

**merv** · 4th April 2003, 21:05

... but it would have f-all engine braking unless it has reverse thrust somehow.

**merv** · 4th April 2003, 21:08

... the Blackbird's 1/4 mile eta was in the 7 second bracket, but yeah it would turn like a Harley cruiser being that long.

**SPman** · 8th April 2003, 19:50

Did you also read one of the feedback posts on the Blackbird - the guy who said he had ridden a road bike with 270 HP and he was still trying to get the stains out of his trousers! Apparently keeping the front wheel down and the rear wheel not spinning at 160mph was more than his system could take! - sounds like fun!

**SPman** · 8th April 2003, 19:52

Bugger !- wrong photo - more one for the SV650 fans!

**merv** · 9th April 2003, 20:22

Now that SV is crazy - one that long, and if I was to sit in a car seat I may as well drive the car.

**Redstar** · 9th April 2003, 21:00

Is this APRIL 1ST that bike is a freak! I cant belive if you create a jet turbo RR you would compromise performance with Diesel? surely it would run on high octane avture like any respectable jet engine? this picture could be a suzuki indrag? RR have never been interested in Bikes why bother? RR is british right? home of the leaky diff and the Austin Montego? na this is a pomie joke gone global

**Kwaka-Kid** · 9th April 2003, 22:51

wHOAAAAA!!! 400kmph top speeed!!!! 10 second bike std! whoooaaaaa!

Duuuuude, who made it? can you guys pay for my ticket over there and let me have a ride? ill take it to 400kmph, stuff the figures, lets really see what its like and get some cammage!

i want i want i want i want. This very bike will drive me insane, i cannot beleive such a fine peice of machinery exists! iwould give anything, anything. You name it, ill chop it off and give it to you, just met me ride!

**wkid_one** · 12th April 2003, 20:48

My thoughts exactly.......now that is a crotch rocket!

Given it is turbine driven there would be no wheelies tho!! I wonder if you could fit fins??

Imagine those boyracers you meet at the lights - when you bike sounds like a jet??