Highland Desert Storm: history, specs, pictures
| Highland Desert Storm | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | DesertStorm |
| Production | 2006 - 2008 |
| Class | Enduro |
| Engine | single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 95.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 11:1 |
| Top Speed | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 83.14 HP (62.0 KW) @ 6000RPM |
| Torque | 76.71 ft/lbs (104.0 Nm) @ 4000RPM |
| Fuel System | injection |
| Ignition | highland integrated engine management system with ignition coils fitted directly on the spark plugs |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: marzocchi. Rear: öhlins |
| Brakes | Front: single disc. brembo double piston caliper Rear: single disc. brembo floating caliper |
| Front Tire | 90/90-21 |
| Rear Tire | 150/70-18 |
| Wheelbase | 60.24 inches (1530 mm) |
| Seat Height | 35.83 inches (910 mm) |
| Weight | 370.38 pounds (168.0 Kg) (dry), 164.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Highland DesertStorm was a single cylinder, four-stroke Enduro motorcycle produced by Highland between 2006 and 2008. It could reach a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h). Max torque was 76.71 ft/lbs (104.0 Nm) @ 4000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 83.14 HP (62.0 KW) @ 6000 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a liquid cooled single cylinder, four-stroke. A 95.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 936.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a double overhead cams/twin cam (dohc).
Drive[edit | edit source]
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the lubricated mult disk clutch.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 90/90-21 front tire and a 150/70-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc. brembo double piston caliper in the front and a single disc. brembo floating caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a marzocchi. while the rear was equipped with a öhlins. The DesertStorm was fitted with a 5.28 Gallon (20.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 370.38 pounds (168.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 60.24 inches (1530 mm) long.
2006 Highland Desert Storm[edit | edit source]
Manufactured in 2006, this bike has a four stroke, liquid cooled, 60 degrees, V twin, 936cc engine with a 11:1 compression ratio, being able to reach a top speed of 200 km/h.