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Harley-Davidson Reveals
Revolution Max 60°
V-twin Engine
H
arley-Davidson used EICMA
to take the wraps off the new
Revolution Max 60° V-twin motor
that will power the 1250cc Pan
America adventure motorcycle,
as well as the 975cc Bronx
streetfighter.
The new liquid-cooled 975cc
and 1250cc Revolution Max
engine has a narrow profile that
is integrated into the bike as a
stressed member of the frame to
enhance center of gravity and
handling. The fully balanced
powertrain has an internal
counterbalancer that mitigates
primary engine vibration to
enhance rider comfort and
improve vehicle durability.
In 1250cc guise, the Revolu-
tion Max produces 145 horse-
power and 90 lb-ft of torque,
while in 975cc format, the motor
produces 115 horsepower and 70
lb-ft of torque.
We'll know more about the
actual motorcycles the Revolution
Max powers when they are of-
ficially unveiled later this year. CN
Harley introduced
its new power
plant at EICMA.
Aprilia Debuts RS 250 SP And New Junior C'ship
A
prilia used the EICMA Show
in Milan to launch a brand-
new machine and championship.
In conjunction with manufacturer
Ohvale, Aprilia has created the
RS 250 SP racer for the new Ital-
ian FMI Aprilia Sport Production
Championship for riders 11 years
old and up.
If all this sounds familiar, it is.
The FMI Aprilia Sport Production
Championship ran for a num-
ber of years in the early 1990s
using Aprilia RS125 two-stroke
machines, helping to launch the
careers of Valentino Rossi, Max
Biaggi, Manuel Poggiali and
Marco Melandri, with Australian
Casey Stoner using an RS125 in
the British Championship.
Aprilia's new venture is a joint
partnership with Ohvale, who will
supply the chassis, while Aprilia
supplies the 250cc single-cylin-
der four-stroke motor.
The motorcycle will run 17-inch
Marchesini wheels, Brembo
brakes and Ohlins/Sachs sus-
pension, with Aprilia using the
platform to not only find the next
rising star in Italy but also to try
and rekindle youth enthusiasm
for motorcycle racing.
No word yet on when—or if—
the machine will make it to the
U.S., although don't bet against
it as the Ohvale craze is currently
sweeping the nation. CN
Aprilia hopes to unearth new talent with
the new Aprilia RS 250 SP motorcycle.
