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Sunday, May 9, 2010

MTT Turbine Superbike A.K.A. Y2K


I'm talking about the Helicopter on that road racing against that freaking plane.

MTT Turbine Super-bike , also known as Y2K Turbine SUPERBIKE, is the world's second wheel-driven motorcycle powered by a turbine engine, created by Ted McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies Inc.

Powered by a Rolls-Royce-Allison Model 250 turboshaft engine, taken straight out of a helicopter, produces 238 kW (320 hp), the motorcycle has a recorded top speed of 227 mph (370 km/h), with a price tag of US$150,000 (US$185,000 in 2004).

It is recognized by Guinness World Records as the "Most powerful production motorcycle" and the "Most expensive production motorcycle."

To get around the problem of procuring the kerosene usually used in turbine engines, the engine of the bike is also able to use Diesel fuel, or even Jet A fuel.

And what kind of a helicopter-engined superbike is it without some gizmos, in addition to the engine, there are other innovations incorporated into this bike, such as radar detector with laser scrambler, rear-mounted camera with LCD display, and an optional passenger seat. The bike features carbon fiber fairings, one touch "Smart Start" ignition, and more.

The superbike has demonstrated over 300 hp and 425 ft/lbs of torque on the Dyno Jet 200, and has been clocked at a record-breaking 227 mph.

Year (of specifications)- 2000- Current
Engine- Rolls Royce Allison 250 gas turbine
Transmission- 2-speed Automatic
Max speed- 227 mph (365 kmph) 
Horsepower- 320 bhp @ 52,000 rpm
Weight- 227 kg (500 lbs)
Seat height- 800 mm, 31.5 inches

Did You Know-

- The MTT Y2K's exhausts put out a 650°C (1200°F) exhaust.

- The Y2K features a carbon fiber seat fairing and fuel tank unit.

- Rear vision is handled by a rear view camera relaying images to a screen mounted in the dash.

- The Helicopter Turbine engine has been modified so it can run on diesel.


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