Superbikes have always provided
enthusiasts with a great speeds for the buck, and while the new Vyrus Alyen has
the speed part covered, it’s expected to be a multi-Benjamin investment.
Official pricing details and availability
have yet to be disclosed, but the small Italian company specialized in
hand-building adrenaline shots on two wheels has command around US$ 90,000 for
their previous offerings and the new Alyen 988 sure looks extravagant enough
to be a pricey jewel.
The bike’s body is full of sharp angles
and naked carbon fiber panels. The 17-inch wheels, wrapped in 120/70 and 200/60
front and rear tires, are made of carbon fiber as well, while the double omega
frame is from magnesium. It sports underseat exhaust pipes that contribute to
the looks, as well as a specially designed suspension that lets it attack
corners at full pace, although bike fanatics think that the setup lacks in the
feel department and leads to a wide turning radius.
Stopping power comes from Brembo GP4
brakes, and it needs all the help it can get, as it packs a Ducati engine. The
L-twin power unit has a capacity of 1,285 cc and a compression ratio of 11,3:1.
It’s watercooled and works in conjunction with a six-speed wet-clutch
transmission, pumping out 205 PS at 10,500 rpm. The fuel tank
has an 11-liter capacity and the superbike has a wheelbase length
of 1,575 mm.
