Marine Turbine Technologies Superbike: history, specs, pictures
| Marine Turbine Technologies Superbike | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | Y2K Superbike, Y2K Turbine Superbike, MTT Superbike |
| Production | 2002 - 2019 |
| Engine | gas turbine |
| Top Speed | 250 mph (402 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 411.16 HP (306.6 KW) @ 5200RPM |
| Torque | 500.09 ft/lbs (678.0 Nm) @ 2000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 2-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: inverted fork, 55 mm Rear: mono-shock adjustable, oleo-pneumatic, ohlins |
| Brakes | Front: double disc. bremo, 4 piston calipers Rear: single disc. bremo, 4 piston calipers |
| Front Tire | 120/60-zr17 |
| Rear Tire | 240/50-zr17 |
| Wheelbase | 67.99 inches (1727 mm) |
| Seat Height | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Weight | 500.01 pounds (226.8 Kg) (dry), |
| Oil Capacity | 0.87 Gallon (3.30 Liters) |
| Fuel Capacity | 8.5 Gallon (32.17 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Marine Turbine Technologies Superbike was a gas turbine standard produced by Marine Turbine Technologies between 2002 and 2019. It could reach a top speed of 250 mph (402 km/h). Max torque was 500.09 ft/lbs (678.0 Nm) @ 2000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 411.16 HP (306.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM.
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 2-speed transmission.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/60-zr17 front tire and a 240/50-zr17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via double disc. bremo, 4 piston calipers in the front and a single disc. bremo, 4 piston calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a inverted fork, 55 mm while the rear was equipped with a mono-shock adjustable, oleo-pneumatic, ohlins. The Superbike was fitted with a 8.5 Gallon (32.17 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 500.01 pounds (226.8 Kg). The wheelbase was 67.99 inches (1727 mm) long.