FGR
2500 V6
V6
engines have never been a popular choice for motorcycle manufacturers, and 2.5
litre engines are also considered too large by most makers. In fact a 2.5-litre engine is the largest displacement of any current production bike!
However
the Czech-based GP motorcycle racing team FGR - better known for their 125 cc
machines - has decided that for their first production bike they'll have a go
at making a 240 horsepower monster which breaks all the rules.
It's
taken six years to get the first prototype FGR 2500 V6 up and running - the
initial idea was conceived by Miroslav Felgr in 2004.
The
Czech Ministry of Industry and Commerce helped with the development of the FGR
Midalu 2500 V6 by providing some of the funding. However FGR turned to the public
when it came to the styling. They held a series of design competitions which
culminated in a winning proposal from Stanislav Hanus.
The
FGR 2500 V6 is based around a trellis frame which neatly displays the massive
engine. The seat unit and fuel tank are formed from carbon fiber to save weight
while maintaining strength.
The
engine itself is a water-cooled 2,442 cc, 90 degree, V6 which produces 240
horsepower and 200 Nm (147 lb-ft) of torque. The engine has been undergone
testing and development since 2007 in readiness for its production debut in
2012.
