Looking like nothing else, the third generation Hellcat features a 132 cubic inch (2,160 cc) v-twin that has been built in partnership with S&S Cycle. It produces a massive 196 Nm (145 lb/ft) torque and - according to the manufacturer - ‘adequate’ power.
The Hellcat has been designed to be a tough, rigid motorcycle. To that end, the power train is made from aviation grade aluminium, and the backbone chassis is constructed from steel. Even so, the bike tips the scales at a not unreasonable 215 kg (475 lbs).
A lack of bodywork has undoubtedly helped to keep the weight down, as has the fitment of carbon fibre wheels and the use of aluminium for the fuel tank. Perhaps a chain guard wouldn’t go amiss, though?
Buyers will have a choice of two versions. The Fighter Series has a wheelbase of 1.56 metres (61.5 inches), while the slightly more relaxed geometry of the Roadster Series extends the wheelbase to 1.63 metres (64.5 inches).
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Orders for the C3 X132 Hellcat are being taken now, with the first batch scheduled to be manufactured during the second quarter of 2011. The price? $45,000, which is about £28,700 or €33,800.
