Brough Superior's profilation of this bike |
Engineer and motorcycle world speed record holder throughout the 1920s, Herbert le Vack, rode for Brough Superior and broke the 100mph world speed record on the SS100 in 1924. Today’s revamped Brough Superior Bert le Vack propels the classic SS100 into the modern world |
General information |
Motorcycle name
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Brough Superior SS100 Bert Le Vack |
Year of manufacture
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2023 |
Type
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Sport |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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997.0 ccm (60.84 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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V2, four-stroke |
Engine details
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88° V-twin |
Output
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102.0 HP (74.5 kW)) @ 9600 RPM |
Torque
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87.0 Nm (8.9 kgf-m or 64.2 ft.lbs) @ 7300 RPM |
Compression
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11.0:1 |
Bore x stroke
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94.0 x 71.8 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection. Synerject ECU and 2 x 50 mm Synerject throttle bodies, each with a single injector |
Fuel control
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Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Ignition
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ECU |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Multiplate oil-bath Adler clutch with hydraulic operation |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Machined titanium frame with fabricated titanium subframe |
Rake (fork angle)
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23.4° |
Trail
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94 mm (3.7 inches) |
Front suspension
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Fior-type cast aluminium wishbone fork with twin articulated titanium triangular links, and monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound damping |
Front wheel travel
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120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Rear suspension
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Cast aluminium swingarm pivoting in engine crankcases, with monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound damping and progressive rate link |
Rear wheel travel
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130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Front tire
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120/70-18 |
Rear tire
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160/60-18 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. Beringer Stainless Steel discs with 2 x four-piston Beringer radial calipers |
Diameter
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230 mm (9.1 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. Beringer Stainless Steel disc with 1 x two-piston Beringer radial caliper |
Diameter
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230 mm (9.1 inches) |
Wheels
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18 spokes machined aluminum |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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186.0 kg (410.1 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.5484 HP/kg |
Seat height
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820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1108 mm (43.6 inches) |
Overall length
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2180 mm (85.8 inches) |
Overall width
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760 mm (29.9 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1540 mm (60.6 inches) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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Black/silver |
Starter
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Electric |
Comments
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Each motorcycle is made to order. There is a choice of three finishes and a number of options including optional wheels, handle bars, footrests and seats. |
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