Friday, January 6, 2012

HELLCAT DEVELOPMENT



Ed puts the final touches on the next Hellcat swingarm before removing it from its jig.

JUST AROUND THE CORNER…

Confederate X132 Hellcat Motorcycle Steel BackbonesProduction of our third generation Hellcat is just around the corner, as signaled by the delivery of steel backbones for the first twenty production machines.  

MECHANICAL MUSCLE

Confederate X132 Hellcat Motorcycle Engine and Frame

HELLCAT POWERPLANT

Confederate X132 Hellcat Motorcycle Engine

IN THE JIG: FINAL PROTOTYPE FRAME

Confederate X132 Hellcat FrameThe steel frame for the final X132 Hellcat prototype is cools in its jig.

WELDED K CONNECTION

Confederate X132 Hellcat Motorcycle Frame

22.8 LBS.

Confederate X132 Hellcat Motorcycle Front Wheel, Tire, BrakesWeighing in at only 22.8 lbs., the X132 Hellcat’s front wheel and tire assembly minimizes rotating unsprung weight to maximize performance and agility. 

WORK BEGINS ON THE FINAL HELLCAT PROTOTYPE

Confederate X132 Hellcat Motorcycle Frame WeldingAfter testing and validating the first batch of prototypes, we have begun fabricating the final X132 Hellcat prototype.   

TIMELESS QUALITY

Confederate X132 Hellcat SeatThe X132 Hellcat’s handmade leather saddle is designed and crafted to be an ageless and timeless interface between you and your machine. 

AMERICAN HANDMADE

Confederate X132 Hellcat American HandmadeAs we approach the start of production, craftsman Josh Coker uses a die grinder to cut steel tubing for the handmade X132 Hellcat.
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