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Metisse Desert RacerNo rating yet. 7 Metisse Desert Racer model variants. |
| Metisse Desert Racer model overview |
| Metisse Desert Racer models include the 7 motorcycles below produced from 2010 to 2024. The 2024 Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer motorcycle is used as an example on this page. It has a 649 ccm twin engine. The category is classic. |
| Engine and transmission | |
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| Displacement | 649.0 ccm (39.60 cubic inches) |
| Triumph T6 engine | |
| Power | 47.0 HP (34.3 kW) @ 6700 RPM |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Exhaust system | Twin up-swept chrome pipes |
| Frame, dampers, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame | Brazed 4130 chrome moly tubing nickel plated |
| Front dampers | 35mm Ceriani forks and BSA yokes |
| Rear dampers | Twin Girling reproduction dampers and springs |
| Front tire | 2.75-21 |
| Rear tire | 4.50-18 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 178 mm (7.0 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Wheels | Wire-spoke. Mitas tyres. |
| Weight and dimentions | |
| Dry weight | 135.0 kg (297.6 pounds) |
| Wheelbase | 1450 mm (57.1 inches) |
| Length | 2000 mm (78.7 inches) |
| Height | 1100 mm (43.3 inches) |
| Width | 900 mm (35.4 inches) |
| Fuel tank | 8.0 litres (2.11 US gallons) |
| Other information | |
| Comments | English made bike. A limited edition of 300 Steve McQueen Desert Racers from Métisse, each one comes with a certificate of authenticity and Steve McQueen’s signature on the tank. |
| Maintenance | Find Metisse Desert Racer parts, fluids and service manuals. |
| Insurance costs | Easy comparison of quotes from US top insurance providers. |
The Metisse Desert Racer model variants with detailed specs:
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2024 Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer Colors: Black Power: 47.00 HP Dry weight: 135.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: ‘This rig is the best handling bike I’ve ever owned!’ – Steve McQueen Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2016 Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer Colors: Black Power: 47.00 HP Dry weight: 135.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: The McQueen Desert Racer is one of the coolest motorbikes around – based on the machine owned by the coolest man ever to ride a motorbike. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2015 Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer Colors: Black Power: 47.00 HP Dry weight: 135.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: Complete bikes are ready to order now utilising a fully reconditioned period Triumph 650cc twin cylinder engine complete with a single Amal carburettor. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2013 Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer Colors: Black Power: 47.00 HP Dry weight: 135.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: With quotes from Steve McQueen taken from an article that appeared in Popular Science, November 1966. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2012 Metisse Steve McQueen Desert Racer Power: 47.00 HP Dry weight: 135.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: These bikes come from the same stable as the original, it is authentically hand built by Métisse Motorcycles in England, is fully endorsed by Steve McQueen’s estate, and features his signature on the tank. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2011 Metisse Desert Racer Colors: Grey Power: 47.00 HP Dry weight: 135.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: Faithfully built encompassing the ideals employed by Steve McQueen all those years ago. These include styled footrests made to his original design, 35mm Ceriani forks, with seven inches of travel which he found to be the optimum. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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2010 Metisse Desert Racer Power: 47.00 HP Dry weight: 135.00 kg Manufacturers profilation: As a limited edition of 300 from Métisse, each one has its own framed and embossed certificate of authenticity. Steve McQueen and #8217;s signature is also on the tank badge of each bike. Original year of manufacture 1966. Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating |
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