Technical Data
The following includes a basic technical description of the V8 Bikes.
Wheelbase 78"
Weight, dry 1200 lbs (less fuel, coolant, oils, battery)
Weight, wet. 1350 lbs fully equipped (bags, shields, racks, etc.)
Weight Bias 60% rear, 40% front
Seat Height 27" with operator seated
Gas Milage 22 mpg City, 24-27 mpg Hwy
Fuel Capacity 8.0 gal.in twin tanks by rear wheel
Rake & Trail 30°,4.5"
Front End Camber .75 to 1.25 degrees to the right
Front Tire 130/90-B16 Metzler ME880
Rear Tire 160/80-B16 Metzler ME880
Front Brake 12.31" dia rotor, single fixed caliper, dual pistons
Rear Brake 11.5" disc, dual caliper, dual piston
Clutch Single disc dry, hand operated
Primary Drive 3 Helical Gears for primary .91:1 or 1.10:1 ratios
Transmission 3 speed constant mesh spur gears high alloy steel, foot shift
Frame 3 section chrome-moly steel, 1.25OD X .093 wall, heli-arc welded
Engine Oldsmobile
Instruments speedo, tach, clock, amps, fuel, oil, & water
Gear Ratios: .91:1 Primary 1.10:1 Primary
1st 6.66 8.00
2nd 3.89 4.70
3rd 2.73 3.30

V8BIKE PERFORMANCE DATA
(225 Engine)

Top Speed (est.) 150 MPH
Quarter Mile Speed (est.) 110 MPH
Quarter Mile E.T. (est.) 13.0 sec
From 60 MPH Braking Distance Rear Only 190 ft
From 60 MPH Braking Distance Front and Rear 160 ft
Highway Fuel Milage @ 55 MPH 27 MPG
Highway Fuel Milage @ 65 MPH 26 MPG
Highway Fuel Milage @ 75 MPH 25 MPG
Start Looking for Fuel Station 170-180 Miles
Fuel Range Approx. 200 Miles
The following chart depicts horsepower to weight ratios for various machines. All numbers are indicative. Note that the V8 BIKE has a slightly higher power to weight ratio as compared to early muscle cars.
Machine Wet Wt. (2) People+ Luggage Total Wt. on Wheels HP HP/tot. wt. Fuel Milage Range
Big American Touring Bikes 750 450 1200 70 .06 40 200
Big Japanese Touring Bikes 900 450 1350 90 .07 35 200
V8 BIKE 1350 450 1800 225 .13 26 200
Chevy Powered Bikes 1400 450 1850 340 .18 22 200
Early 70's Muscle Cars 3200 600 3800 400 .10 12 220

V8BIKE Features

  • Hinged seat to access battery & coolant tank
  • Hinged dash to access instruments & fuses
  • Lift-off cowling to access top of engine
  • Radiator rubber mounted & housed within roll bar
  • Steel rod grill to protect radiator
  • Center stand with lift jacks for servicing
  • Timken tapered bearings with take-up in front wheel, stg head, swing arm, & final drive
  • Finned cast aluminum oil pan
  • 4-Bolt mount lift-off rear fender for access
  • Custom built mufflers with dampers for on-the-go sound control
  • Quick connect fuel fittings for non-drain tank removal
  • Air adjustable rear shocks
  • 6" rise in passenger seat for maximum passenger visibility