Wakan 1640 Road: history, specs, pictures



The Wakan 1640 Road was a Air-cooled, 45 Degrees V-twin, 4-stroke, OHC, 4 Valve Per Cylinder Naked motorcycle produced by Wakan in 2006. Max torque was 115.07 ft/lbs (156.0 Nm) @ 4250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 115.06 HP (85.8 KW) @ 6250 RPM.

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Wakan 1640 Road
Manufacturer
Production 2006
Class Naked
Engine
Air-cooled, 45 Degrees V-twin, 4-stroke, OHC, 4 Valve Per Cylinder
Bore / Stroke 101.6mm x 101.6mm
Horsepower 115.06 HP (85.8 KW) @ 6250RPM
Torque 115.07 ft/lbs (156.0 Nm) @ 4250RPM
Fuel System 41 Mm KEIHIN FCR Carburetor
Transmission Gear box: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Suspension Front: 46 Mm Ceriani Italy Inverted Fork
Rear: Swing Arm With ZF Sachs Shock
Brakes Front: Single 340 Mm Disc With 6-piston Calipers
Rear: Single 220 Mm Disc With 2-piston Calipers
Front Tire 120/70-17
Rear Tire 180/55-17
Wheelbase 53.9 inches (1369 mm)
Seat Height 31.1 inches (790 mm)
Weight 236.0 kg (wet)
Manuals Service Manual

EngineEdit

A 101.6mm bore x 101.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1640.0 cubic centimeters.

DriveEdit

The bike has a 5 Speed transmission.

ChassisEdit

It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Single 340 Mm Disc With 6-piston Calipers in the front and a Single 220 Mm Disc With 2-piston Calipers in the rear. The front suspension was a 46 Mm Ceriani Italy Inverted Fork while the rear was equipped with a Swing Arm With ZF Sachs Shock. The wheelbase was 53.9 inches (1369 mm) long.

2006 Wakan 1640 RoadEdit

         

The French Wakan 1640 is a naked sport bike built on the same principle as Carol Shelby's AC Cobra, a powerful American engine. This machine is the masterpiece of Joel Domergue, the one who created Scorpa and other motorcycles. The prototype of this bike was born in 2005 and the first three models were created in 2006.