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fasterthanthefastest · 04-09-2009, 02:47 AM

Faster and Faster: MTT Turbine Streetfighter: The 420 horsepower, US$175,000 rocket-bike

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Based in South Louisiana, in the US and headed by Ted McIntyre II, MTT are turbine engine specialists. According to a note on the company’s website, ‘MTT is made up of the world's most experienced professionals in the turbine engine industry, having completed more diverse, custom turbine engine installations than any other company in the world.’

The best part is, the guys at MTT seem to be putting their expertise to damn good use, by building turbine-engined two-wheeled rocketships. A few years ago, the company had made the MTT Y2K Turbine Superbike, which was powered by a Rolls Royce-Allison turbine that made 320 horsepower and 576Nm of torque. The bike’s top speed was in excess of 400km/h…

So, since a 320bhp bike that can do 400km/h simply isn’t adequate for everybody, MTT are now ready with their next bike – the Turbine Streetfighter. The MTT Streetfighter’s Rolls Royce-Allison turbine now pumps out as much as 420bhp and 680Nm of torque. Other changes over the Y2K Superbike include a bigger swingarm, Pirelli Diablo 240-section rear tyre, increased fuel capacity and an enhanced cooling system.

The MTT Turbine Streetfighter is also fitted with a full carbonfibre fairing, 17-inch carbonfibre wheels, tubular aluminium alloy frame, a rear-mounted camera with LCD color display, computerized ignition and two-speed automatic transmission. Suspension components comprise of a 55mm USD fork and oleo-pneumatic, fully adjustable monoshock from Ohlins. Brakes are Brembo units, with 320mm discs all around. The bike runs on either diesel or kerosense (!), and has a 34-litre fuel tank.

As you would expect, the Streetfighter isn’t exactly inexpensive. The turbine-engined bike sells for US$175,000 and once you’ve placed an order, you’ll need to wait for 12 weeks before you get your hands on your jet bike. Then again, you can get your bike in whatever colour you want and design your own graphics etc. if you wish…

It may not be the most practical thing in the world – a Hayabusa or a ZZR1400 is usually plenty fast for most people – but owning a jet-engined bike has got to be the stuff of dreams for bike-mad speed junkies. Imagine the look on your neighbours’ faces when you start up your MTT Turbine Streetfighter in the morning, before leaving for office. Ooooohh..., now that would be some trip…!

Aryan · 04-09-2009, 09:05 AM

Topic Approved.

ken cool · 04-09-2009, 09:25 AM

I cannot park it at Nehru Place.

In fact KRP will have a tough time getting it into their garage to service it!!!

Btw, how do you service that damn thing? I mean does it have a drain bolt?

blade7 · 04-09-2009, 09:39 AM

I believe..Standup Comedian and Comedy Show host Jay Leno owns the Y2K...

Nirvana · 04-09-2009, 09:51 AM

Yup Jay Leno has one

YouTube - Greatest Ever Motorcycles: # 4 - Y2K (o.k.)

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What a cooincidence that they were playing the movie Torque yesterday night on HBO where Martin Henderson rides and jumps the Y2K all over the streets.

fasterthanthefastest · 04-09-2009, 11:16 AM

Specially recommended to watch the video in the link on the first post.
It beats a fighter jet, which is already flying at 170 mph, and the bike starts from standstill. And a mile drag, it still comes on top. What massive acceleration.
Pity I couldn't find anywhere on net, the specifics for its quarter mile run and 0-100 dash timings.
Please post if anybody comes across them.

BANDHAV · 04-09-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by blade7

I believe..Standup Comedian and Comedy Show host Jay Leno owns the Y2K...

He is not just that, he is also a great automobile enthusiast and a collecter of exotice beauties of wheeled kind.

It might be mentioned in the original post but i failed to find it, so i will post it here that this things come with a lifetime engine warranty, According to Mr. Mcntyre someone who manage to blew the engine of this thing surely deserves a new one.

manav · 04-09-2009, 06:47 PM

Forgot to mention that it can run on diesel, kerosine or any other kind of feul

svjhonda · 04-09-2009, 07:23 PM

^
Yes! Basically anything thats combustible! Great naa!

But this would be the top of the line impractical thing on an Indian street. I think its got a 2 speed automatic transmission right?

desideep · 04-09-2009, 07:23 PM

i am sure all are watching You tube very well

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ken cool Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New Delhi Posts: 4,677	I cannot park it at Nehru Place. In fact KRP will have a tough time getting it into their garage to service it!!! Btw, how do you service that damn thing? I mean does it have a drain bolt? __________________ The Wheel was a great invention; Two Wheels with a Motor in between was even better! BMW Motorrad Days 2011 Xbhp's Indo-French Kashmir-Ladakh Tour

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fasterthanthefastest MoD-Ministry of Defence :) Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Dilli zindabad!!!!! Posts: 146	Specially recommended to watch the video in the link on the first post. It beats a fighter jet, which is already flying at 170 mph, and the bike starts from standstill. And a mile drag, it still comes on top. What massive acceleration. Pity I couldn't find anywhere on net, the specifics for its quarter mile run and 0-100 dash timings. Please post if anybody comes across them. __________________ Never be a part of the crowd !!!

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manav the fastest gun in the west Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Pune, Delhi, Nainital, Daman Posts: 224	Forgot to mention that it can run on diesel, kerosine or any other kind of feul __________________ Locking the front and flipping is the worst experience you could err experience.

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desideep Oh FCUK!! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: PB03,DL Posts: 755	i am sure all are watching You tube very well __________________ 1993 YAMAHA RX100 \| 1977 RE Bullet 350 STD \| 2008 HH CBZ \| 1997 LML NVSpl \| 2009 Suncross Proceed www.desideep.blogspot.com

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blade7 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 117	I believe..Standup Comedian and Comedy Show host Jay Leno owns the Y2K...

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svjhonda Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 904	^ Yes! Basically anything thats combustible! Great naa! But this would be the top of the line impractical thing on an Indian street. I think its got a 2 speed automatic transmission right?

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