Confederate P120 By Revival Cycles

A tubular spine defines this 2011 Confederate P120 Fighter both structurally and aesthetically. The engine is held in place by a pair of machined-aluminum plates bolted to that central spine. Thanks to advanced computer programming, Confederate never built a prototype. “It went straight from AutoCAD to Solid Works to our CNC machine,” explains Confederate founder and director Matt Chambers. “You know you have identical values for each chassis-even the best jig for a welded frame won’t guarantee that.”

A rigid chassis is a prerequisite for handling the massive output of the big V-twin specified for this wild ride. The engine is the highest-performance version JIMS offers from its Malibu, California, factory, producing a pavement-rippling 145 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine cases are specially cast in super-dense, 8356 aluminum for added stiffness, and connected to Confederate’s own stacked-shaft, five-speed gearbox by a machined clamshell transmission housing that creates a unit-construction powertrain. Chain final drive has been relocated to the right side and mounted outside of the swingarm pivot to increase rigidity and make room for an oversized, 240mm-wide rear tire.

The Fighter’s girder front end is composed of tubular-aluminum and machined-billet pieces that compress a single, centrally mounted Race Tech shock. Another larger Race Tech shock supports the double-sided swingarm, which pivots directly off the transmission. The swingarm yoke also conceals the fuel pump and most of the electrical system. Confederate spared no expense on the remaining chassis components, selecting BST carbon-fiber wheels and Brembo radial brakes that grip exotic, aluminum-ceramic composite rotors.

Weighing 460 pounds, the Fighter is powered by a 1,966cc twin engine that produces 160 horsepower and 135 lb-ft at the rear wheel.

Race Tech fully-adjustable shocks on both ends, Brembo brakes (300m front, 260mm rear), and Brembo brake/clutch master cylinders.

Specs:

Engine size – 1966.6 ccm (120.00 cubic inches)
Engine details – Radial twin
Effect – 160.0 HP (116.8 kW)
Gearbox – 5-speed
Frame – Confederate triple load path design; CNC aircraft billet aluminum front and rear bulkheads; pure high-grade titanium 5 inch outer diameter .095 wall backbone; oil bearing
Rake – 30.0°
Trail – 102 mm (4.0 inches)
Front suspension – Race tech; low/high speed compression and rebound adjustable
Rear suspension – Race tech; low/high speed compression and rebound adjustable
Front tire – 120/60-ZR19
Rear tire – 240/55-ZR18
Front brakes – Single disc. Brembo 4 piston caliper
Rear brakes – Single disc. Brembo 2 piston caliper
Wheels – Carbon fiber
Dry weight – 208.7 kg (460.0 pounds)
Power/weight ratio – 0.7668 HP/kg
Seat height – 686 mm (27.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Wheelbase – 1626 mm (64.0 inches)
Fuel capacity – 15.14 liters (4.00 US gallons)