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Marita · 02-03-2002, 12:01 PM

The Y2K is the world's first turbine powered street legal motorcycle of its type, powered by a Rolls Royce Allison gas turbine engine running on diesel fuel, the Y2K has demonstrated over 300 horsepower and 425 ft/lbs of torque on the Dyno Jet 200.

Weighing in at just over 460 lbs the Y2K rides like a sport bike with the acceleration of a top fuel dragster. This motorcycle is at home in city traffic or cruising the super highways of Europe.

Innovation and superior craftsmanship are apparent everywhere you look, from the carbon fiber wheels to the rear view mirror which consist of a camera and TV monitor located in the custom dash panel.

The Y2K Turbine Superbike was designed and built for the ultimate connoisseur, the individual who knows what he wants and goes for it. If nothing but the best is what you desire, you just might qualify as a "Pilot" for the ultimate motorcycle.

Frame: Aluminum welded
Rake: 27.5 degrees
Weight: 460 pounds
Seat Height: 31.5 inches (800mm)
Wheel Base: 71 inches (1,803 mm)
Wheels: Carbon Fiber 17"
Tires: Front: 120 60ZR17 (Pirelli)
Rear: 200 50ZR17 (Pirelli)
Front forks: 54 mm adjustable rebound & compression (White Power)
Shocks: Mono-shock adjustable oleopneumatic (Fournales)
Brakes: Front: 320 mm floating system - 6 piston calipers (Ferodo)

Rear: 320 mm floating system - 6 piston calipers (Ferodo)
Engine: Allison Rolls Royce 250 Gas Turbine
Power: 320 hp @ 52,000 rpm (286 hp @ rear wheel)
Output RPM: 6,000 rpm
Torque: 425 ft lbs @ 2,000 rpm
Compressor speed: 54,000 rpm
Fuel: Diesel
Lubrication: Dry-sump/ 3.5 quarts turbine oil
Transmission: One speed/neutral
Rear Mirrors: Concealed TV camera
Fuel Capacity: 8.5 gallons (34 liters)

DJ Machine · 02-03-2002, 12:11 PM

um, 52000RPM? :o

Marita · 02-03-2002, 12:17 PM

jay leno has one of those i think...

duderiffic · 02-03-2002, 01:44 PM

If it's a turbine engine wouldn't it have to turn 10k+  I mean its a fan... right?  I dunno shit about engines, but that seems correct.

Jeff

wherezmytofu · 02-03-2002, 04:11 PM

for 150k it better be able to fly.....like a hoover bike.......i dun care about moving in 2 directions for 150k!

idunit · 02-03-2002, 08:36 PM

With a wheel base that long that bike should be about as nimble as a dead monkey on a 3 legged dog.  Still look pretty cool and is prolly pretty fast.

crazycuban · 02-03-2002, 08:44 PM

yeah, around 50k is normal for a turbine engine...

heh, check this <a href="http://www.autospeed.com/A_0764/page1.html" target='_blank'>http://www.autospeed.com/A_0764/page1.html</a>

wyldchyld7x · 02-03-2002, 09:22 PM

Soon as i got to the page with the ugly turbine powered chrysler i saw that blue R34 and started clicking and drooling over that article....I suggest you all do the same.

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02-03-2002, 12:01 PM	#1
Marita Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Y2K is the world's first turbine powered street legal motorcycle of its type, powered by a Rolls Royce Allison gas turbine engine running on diesel fuel, the Y2K has demonstrated over 300 horsepower and 425 ft/lbs of torque on the Dyno Jet 200. Weighing in at just over 460 lbs the Y2K rides like a sport bike with the acceleration of a top fuel dragster. This motorcycle is at home in city traffic or cruising the super highways of Europe. Innovation and superior craftsmanship are apparent everywhere you look, from the carbon fiber wheels to the rear view mirror which consist of a camera and TV monitor located in the custom dash panel. The Y2K Turbine Superbike was designed and built for the ultimate connoisseur, the individual who knows what he wants and goes for it. If nothing but the best is what you desire, you just might qualify as a "Pilot" for the ultimate motorcycle. Frame: Aluminum welded Rake: 27.5 degrees Weight: 460 pounds Seat Height: 31.5 inches (800mm) Wheel Base: 71 inches (1,803 mm) Wheels: Carbon Fiber 17" Tires: Front: 120 60ZR17 (Pirelli) Rear: 200 50ZR17 (Pirelli) Front forks: 54 mm adjustable rebound & compression (White Power) Shocks: Mono-shock adjustable oleopneumatic (Fournales) Brakes: Front: 320 mm floating system - 6 piston calipers (Ferodo) Rear: 320 mm floating system - 6 piston calipers (Ferodo) Engine: Allison Rolls Royce 250 Gas Turbine Power: 320 hp @ 52,000 rpm (286 hp @ rear wheel) Output RPM: 6,000 rpm Torque: 425 ft lbs @ 2,000 rpm Compressor speed: 54,000 rpm Fuel: Diesel Lubrication: Dry-sump/ 3.5 quarts turbine oil Transmission: One speed/neutral Rear Mirrors: Concealed TV camera Fuel Capacity: 8.5 gallons (34 liters)

02-03-2002, 12:11 PM	#2
DJ Machine Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 549 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	um, 52000RPM? :o

02-03-2002, 12:17 PM	#3
Marita Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 64 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	jay leno has one of those i think...

02-03-2002, 01:44 PM	#4
duderiffic Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Bay Area (Sunnyvale) Age: 40 Posts: 464 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If it's a turbine engine wouldn't it have to turn 10k+  I mean its a fan... right?  I dunno shit about engines, but that seems correct. Jeff

02-03-2002, 04:11 PM	#5
wherezmytofu BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,873 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	for 150k it better be able to fly.....like a hoover bike.......i dun care about moving in 2 directions for 150k!

02-03-2002, 08:36 PM	#6
idunit Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	With a wheel base that long that bike should be about as nimble as a dead monkey on a 3 legged dog.  Still look pretty cool and is prolly pretty fast.

02-03-2002, 08:44 PM	#7
crazycuban Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 526 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah, around 50k is normal for a turbine engine... heh, check this <a href="http://www.autospeed.com/A_0764/page1.html" target='_blank'>http://www.autospeed.com/A_0764/page1.html</a>

02-03-2002, 09:22 PM	#8
wyldchyld7x Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 205 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Soon as i got to the page with the ugly turbine powered chrysler i saw that blue R34 and started clicking and drooling over that article....I suggest you all do the same.