Motorcycle Apex

Renevatio’s heart beats 90 degree water cooler GM based engine architecture. The machine is an entirely fresh modern direction consistent with past brand experience and the structure of our enterprise as extrapolated from our vision and value system.

Conceived by the leader of conceptual design team, Mr. Ed Jacobs, the motorcycle is at once primitive, bohemian, and yet highly technical. She is skeletal, i.e. she showcases human crafts work. The machine is minimal; using the fewest pieces, moving parts and systems to accomplish her dynamic mission. She is uncompromised, light weight, possesses enormous torque, is capable of extreme performance, yet has maximum real world streetable active safety. She is graceful in motion, yet potentially brutal. She exudes inner beauty through absolute follow through of truth of concept. She has great proportions, holistic brand gestalt, is original, impactful, alluring and elegant. The Driving concept was the creation of a conceptually flexible foundation to allow a place for growth and further iteration;  a utilitarian modular flexible foundation.

This Confederate team interpretation of American industrial and mechanical design rebirth is first and foremost supremely confident and, therefore, demure, sophisticated, eclectic and open.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Dimensions: Weight: 340lbs.; Wheelbase 60″; Seat Height 30″; 27 degree rake.

Engine: 103 cubic inch Confederate Water cooled 90 degree utilitarian modular platform 150 HP normally aspirated - 190 HP optional supercharger

Transmission: Confederate design; six speed, close ratio.

Primary: Internal gear driven

Front End: Girder-type aircraft aluminum and titanium multi-link with shock centered on steering axis; Carbon fiber struts.

Swingarm: Single sided aluminum cast piece.

Suspension: Rear-Penske coil over shock with remote reservoir multi adjustable; Front-Penske coil in shock, multi adjustable.

Lighting: Forward LED headlight and blinker system; integrated into girder.

Fuel Cell: Confederate design, one piece composite fiber cell; Fuel Capacity 4.5 gallons with integrated air box.

Gauge: Single integrated tachometer and speedometer.

Wheels: Blackstone structural carbon fiber.

Identification: Engine & Neck contain ID numbers.

Preliminary Engine Specifications: Type: V-twin; Displacement: 1686 cc (103 cu. in.); V-angle: 90 degrees; Compression ratio: 11.0:1; Valve configuration: Over head valves, 2 per cylinder; Valve lifters: Hydraulic roller; Bore x stroke: 108 x 92mm (4.252 x 3.622 in.)

Fuel system: Sequential fuel injection

Fuel Type: Premium unleaded

Horsepower: 135 hp (SAE Certified)

Torque: 125 lbs-ft (SAE Certified)

Fuel shut off: 7800 rpm

Block: 356-T6 Sand cast aluminum

Cylinder bores: Liner-less Nicom coated parent aluminum

Cylinder head: 356-T6 Sand cast aluminum

Intake manifold: Carbon runner, dual throttle body

Exhaust manifold: 321 Stainless steel headers

Crankshaft: Billet 4340 steel

Camshaft: Billet 8620 VAR steel

Connecting rods: Forged Powder Metal Titanium

Pistons: Forged 4032 Aluminum

Valves: Forged titanium

The Hellcat Combat is presented as a limited edition variant of the second and final generation of the Hellcat series. The Combat features a design specific hand ported and polished head design, ultra high compression, special camshaft grind, retuned intake system, which harmoniously result in a 12% gain in rear wheel horsepower and a 4% increase in rear wheel torque. Front and rear compression and rebound suspension rates are recalculated for superior handling, more detailed feedback and increased rider control.

A new sport seat and Combat specific finish completes the machine. The result is an exotic balance of power and beauty. A discreet “Combat” insignia is engraved on the outer primary machined aircraft-grade aluminum timing chest.

Check out the pictures of this wonderful machine shot by Manvir Rai.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Power: Torque ≥ 150 ft. lbs. / Horsepower ≥ 149

Ultra high compression, ported and polished head design with special application camshift grind.

Dimensions: Weight: 490lbs.; Wheelbase: 62″; Length: 86″; Seat Height: 28″; Width (at handlebars): 32″

Engine: Confederate radial F131 CID (4.375″ bore x 4.375″ stroke; entirely machined from

aircraft grade billet aluminum).

Chassis: Confederate design; mill fit by hand; TIG welded

Mainframe: .120 gauge wall thickness DOM carbon steel

3″ OD backbone; 2″ OD down tube; 1 1/4″ OD cradle; 1″ x 2″ rectangular strut; elongated neck; oil in frame; capacity 5 1/4 quarts.

Swingarm: Confederate design; (integrated exhaust system).

Transmission: Confederate design; five speed, close ratio..

Primary: Confederate design; machined from 6061 aluminum; belt drive.

Suspension: Front: Marzocchi 50mm. inverted front forks with radial mounts.

Rear: Dual Penske; coil over with cooling reservoir; multi adjustable.

Brakes: ISR brake package. Front: dual 300mm semi-floating rotor, 6 piston CNC machined monoblock caliper. Rear: 280mm semi-floating rotor, 2 piston CNC machined monoblock caliper. Integrated brake and clutch controls, master cylinders, and switches.

Wheels: Blackstone Tek TUV,DOT approved, carbon fiber wheel set. Front 4″ x 18″.

Rear 8″ x 18″. Tires: Matched Metzeler ME880 130/60 VR Front,

240/40 VR18 Rear.

Lighting: Zenon H.I.D.

Fuel Cell: Confederate design, one piece aircraft grade structural carbon fiber cell.

Gauges: Confederate design

Identification: Special application Combat insignia; special application seating; matte finish;

special application chassis clear coat. VIN stamped onto neck of frame further accented by matching VIN stamped on brass VIN plate riveted to frame neck. Engine & Transmission also contain ID numbers.

Wraith idea was conceived early 1999 as a counterpoint to the golden era of the 1930’s, which inspired beginning design work on the Hellcat. Confederate chose the pre-16 era of motoring and the courageous free spirited nature of the board track racer as their inspirational starting point.

Holistic evolution of efforts made to evolve the radial aircraft architecture of this V twin powerplant through the Wraith’s chassis platform architecture was mandated. Perfected balance of proportion and evolutionary brand gestalt were referenced. Greater manufacturing efficiency, fewer parts and fewer vendors were specified.

The project lay dormant until April 2003. The business case was rewritten. As Brough Superior, Vincent and Crocker most connected emotionally to the Hellcat, the Pierce would illuminate what the Wraith could be; Quite simply, the world’s most luxurious, sporting two-wheeled device.

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SPECIFICATIONS:

Power: Torque ≥ 130 ft. lbs. Horsepower ≥ 125

Dimensions: Weight: 390lbs.; Wheelbase 62″; Length: 82″;

Seat Height: 30.5 “; Trail: 4″; Rake: 27 degrees

Engine: Jims/Confederate B120 counter balanced twin cam 45 degree radial twin; 4.125″ bore X 4.5″ stroke. .

Chassis: Confederate design triple load path carbon fiber monocoque; aircraft grade CNC billet bulkhead, fuselage; oil in frame. .

Swingarm: Single sided aircraft grade aluminum.

Front End: Confederate proprietary design; double wishbone, machined from aircraft grade billet aluminum linked to aerodynamically designed carbon fiber wing blades.

Primary: Confederate proprietary design; machined from aircraft grade aluminum; belt drive.

Transmission: Confederate proprietary design; five speed, close ratio..

Suspension: Front and rear: Penske coil over shock; multi adjustable; titanium spring

Brakes: FD dual mechanical CNC billet high output 4piston front; 320 mm rotors; Brembo 2-piston caliper rear; 220 mm rotor.

Wheels: Forged magnesium Marchesini; Front: 3.5″ X 17″; Rear: 5.75 x 17

Lighting: Integral LED headlamp, tail lamp, brake, running lights, blinker system

Fuel Cell: Confederate proprietary design; aircraft grade aluminum; 3.5 gallons

Gauges: Precision integrated analogue meter; warning, speed, RPM

Identification: Very limited edition; each example is one of 250; fuselage, Bulkhead, engine VIN