An eBay.com user from the United Kingdom is auctioning a customized bike model called the “Jagged Edge.” According to the seller, this motorcycle is equipped with a monstrous 5.3-liter V12 Twin Turbo engine under the fuel tank. Holy S^%#! This engine is about five times more powerful than Casey Stoner’s Ducati Desmodedici GP7! Anyway, the seller also said that the Jagged Edge features Peugeot diesel engines pumping out more than 300 horsepower and about 400 ft lb amount of torque.
Anyway, I found this Q&A thingy at the seller’s website (and eBay). Check it out.
Q. Start at the beginning - what made you want to create this beast?
A. Drugs, alcohol and loud music. VERY loud music.
“I had a spare Jaguar V12 lying around, after I’d broken up an XJS for a trike project, and I’d always intended to do a V8 - but with so many already being done, I figured I’d go one better.
I haven’t spent any money on it - virtually everything that I needed, I was able to source from my workshop, or out of my scrap bin. The only parts I’ve had to buy in especially are spark plugs, a flywheel (2.9, six-cylinder), exhaust gaskets, and one of the turbos (which was fucked - thanks MAS).”
Q. So… a V12 engine in a motorbike - how did you manage to get it all together?
A. “Basically I made it all up as I went along. I used an XS1100 middle gearbox, with a Land Rover first motion shaft, clutch and cover. The release bearing was originally a Discovery bearing and arm, but during a visit to my friend’s garage I found in his bin a TD4 Freelander hydraulic release bearing, which is fantastic for the job. After dicking about for three days with the Discovery release mechanism, I found the one out of the Freelander did the job with only fifteen minute’s work!”
Q. What’s it like to ride?
A. “Pretty terrifying, at first. It only has one gear and a clutch, but that’s all it really needs with 300+ horsepower and 400 ft/lbs of torque. I’ve got the hang of it now, though, and it’s actually surprisingly stable - like a huge Goldwing. I think it must be something to do with the huge rotating masses acting as a gyroscope, as you can turn it on full lock, barely moving, and not even have to put your feet down.”
Check out below for the brief “specs” of the Jagged Edge V12 Twin Turbo
Manufacturer: Custom Mettle
Model: Jagged Edge Type: Super Sport
Condition: Used
Mileage: 500
Engine Size: 5,350 cc
Power: 400 Bhp
Power: 400 Bhp
Model Year: 2007
Gears: Automatic
Drive Type: Chain
Start Type: Electric start
Independent Vehicle Inspection: –
Customised Features: Bodywork/Fairing, Handlebars/Clip Ons, Headlights, Mirrors, Paint Job, Rear lights/Indicators, Windshield, Just about everything
Performance Upgrades: Special Exhaust/Slip on, Tuned Engine, Twin Turbo
Starting bid for the Jagged Edge V12 Twin Turbo is at 3,000 British Pounds or about $6,088 USD. Wanna place your bid? Go to this page.