World Fastest Production Streetbike Unveiled at Germany’s Essen Motorcycle Show

By
Brian Christner
Published: November 28, 2009Posted in: Motorcycle ReviewsTags: , , , ,
World Fastest Production Streetbike Unveiled at Germany’s Essen Motorcycle Show

Asphaltfighters STORMBRINGERThe Asphalt STORMBRINGER is built in Germany and starts from a standard Kawasaki ZX-10R and is modified it beyond comprehension.

The main feature is the engine – which is still kept at the stock 999cc.  Reworked internally by German tuner Sepp Buchner, who has done extensive work on the top end which brings the total power output to a ground asphalt ripping 220HP with 280HP on tap at the push of a button.

The new high-performance motorcycle has a top speed of more than 320 km/h (198 MPH) and accelerates from a standstill to 300 km/h (186 MPH) in just 13.9 seconds. This performance is made possible by a 1,000-cc four-cylinder four-valve engine with a rated power output of 220 hp / 161.9 kW, which in booster mode can be increased to 280 hp / 206 kW for short periods of time.

While the semi-gloss black/orange bike weighs in at just 195 kilograms fully fueled thanks to uncompromising lightweight design, it still combines spectacular design with revolutionary features that have never before been used on a motorcycle. Among them is a backup camera system that eliminates the need for conventional rearview mirrors, a head-up display that projects the current speed onto the windscreen and an innovative lighting system with LED daytime running lights and just one extremely powerful Xenon headlamp that serves as both high and low beam.Asphaltfighters STORMBRINGER Pic04

The Asphaltfighters® STORMBRINGER is built in small-series production by WARM UP Zweiradtechnik GmbH in Aalen, Germany with an MSRP starting at 57,500 Euros. To achieve the perfect union of high-performance bike and rider the price includes a precision setup of the bike to the rider. Suspension, seating position and all operating controls are calibrated to the rider’s weight and size. Also included in the price of the bike is high-tech rider gear color-coordinated with the bike. It includes a precisely fitting leather suit and a carbon-fiber and Kevlar helmet whose aerodynamic properties make it perfectly suited for the extremely high speeds this motorcycle can reach.

A large contribution to making this dream on two wheels come true comes from the Asphaltfighters® STORMBRINGER technology partners. Only the very best addresses in the world of motorcycles suffice: ABM, Akrapovic, BelRay, Beutler Lackdesign, BIKERBOX, Bridgestone, CIMA Schlier, gilles.tooling, Held Biker Fashion, Kellermann, Melvin, OZ Motorbike, PUIG, Emil Schwarz, Spiegler and WAECO contribute their collective know-how to this extreme bike.


Asphaltfighters STORMBRINGER Powered by WARM UP Pic04Performance

From the very beginning extreme performance that can be safely controlled at all times was one of the most important development goals for the Asphaltfighters® STORMBRINGER. To further improve the enormous acceleration potential the bike features a booster mode. For a few seconds peak power can be bumped from permanently available 220 hp / 161.9 kW to 280 hp / 206 kW. Due to traction limitations this button-activated feature is only available at speeds above 180 km/h.

The Asphaltfighters® STORMBRINGER delivers acceleration performance normally reserved for true racing superbikes. The bike reaches 100 km/h (60 MPH) after just 2.9 seconds and 200 km/h after a mere 6.5 seconds. Using the booster mode the magical 300-km/h mark, unattainable for most street bikes, is reached after just 13.9 seconds.

The Asphaltfighters® STORMBRINGER also sets new standards for top speed. The selected final drive gear ratio gives the high-performance bike a top speed of more than 320 km/h, making it the world’s fastest street bike built in small-series production.

More information about this unique project is available on the web at www.asphaltfighters-stormbringer.com.