ChiQane - III - Aprillia RSV-R - 1000 cc - 2001

The Chi. Qane III is a hub centre steered motorcycle. Chi. Qane developed a motorcycle that proves that comfort and safety can be combined in a machine with an alternative system. In the Chi. Qane, steering, springs and brakes are completely disconnected from each other, creating a bizarre mix of directional stability and manoeuvrability. Very rare collectable motorcycle of a total production run of just 3 motorcycles. Price when new: €72. 000. The motorcycle drives, brakes and shifts good. Test by famous international motorjournalist Alan Cathcart in Motor Magazine #522 can be found online: chiqane. com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Motor-Cycle-nr-552. pdf Alan Cathcart: ‘…30 laps of Assen convinced me that Roel van der Heide has not only resolved all of the problems, but quite possibly hit on a genuine improvement on telescopic forks…’ Engine type: Aprilia Liquid-cooled 60 degree V-twin Cylinders: 998 cc Bore x stroke: 97,0 x 67,5 mm Compression ratio: 11,4 : 1 Ignition: Electronic Fuel injection Power: 139 bhp @ 9. 500 rpm Torque: 78. 7 ftlb @ 7,500 rpm Type: six-speed Clutch: wet, multi-plate Final drive: chain Frame: Twin spar frame alloy Front suspension: Hub-centre steering with twin parallel swingarms, two WP shocks, fully adjustable steering angle and trail. Rear suspension: Aluminium swingarm with Öhlins-monoshock, fully adjustable Front brake: Twin 320 mm AP discs, AP six-piston calipers Rear brake: Single 130 mm disc, AP twin-piston caliper Wheels: Dymag carbon fibre Light weight front huger carbon, hard foam, alu inserts Full Titanium Arrow Exhaust system Weight: 178 kg More information can be found on this bike and builder on: Chiqane. com Note: Registration Papers are from previous build prototype with a Honda Engine mentioned in the papers. Prior to bidding, please check your local legislation regarding vehicle registration. Neither the seller, nor Catawiki is responsible for the registration of this vehicle in the buyer’s country.