Gallery: This Burly, $65K Motorcycle Is Inspired by a Fighter Plane
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The F6F Hellcat fighter plane was the original inspiration for the bikes in the Hellcat series.
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The latest in the series is the Hellcat Speedster.
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The Speedster will sell for $65,000 and be limited to a production run of 65 units.
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The bike was designed by South African Pierre Terblanche, formerly of Ducati, Moto Guzzi, and Norton.
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Confederate saves weight with the carbon fiber fuel tank, heat shield, chain guard, and seat pan.
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The enormous rear wheel measures 8" by 18" and made of carbon fiber.
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Its 2163-CC the-twin engine makes 121 bhp and 140 lb-ft of torque.
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Confederate is taking orders, starting with a $10,000 reservation payment.
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