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The first Rv500 was released to the world back in the year 2000. It boasted 500cc two-stroke, twin crank, V-twin based on Yamaha YZ250 motocross engine parts, housed in Roehrich's own custom made crankcase. It was a combination that worked.
At 115hp and 315lbs. the Rv500 offered a totally unique and thrilling riding experience. This success fueled the fire to go even further, expanding the frontier.
Research and experiments were carried out with promising results. This resulted in the application of new direct fuel injection technology to bring the two-stroke within EPA emission limits
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The company would focus on producing high performance motorcycles in limited numbers, offering unique technical solutions combined with beautiful design in an exclusive package.
It became clear that to produce the Rv500 engine with the addition of the DFI fuel system was prohibitively expensive due to low production volumes and the use of new proprietary DFI technology.
Walter Roehrich set out to create a new bike with production in mind. It had to retain the same light weight, high power and fine handling characteristics of the Rv500 yet even more striking. In 2004 the Rv1000 was born. The heart of
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this bike was a 120hp 936cc 60deg.
4-stroke V-twin, the lightest large displacement twin cylinder engine in the industry.
Work on the design of the new Roehr superbike began shortly after the debut of the Harley-Davidson V-Rod in 2002.
The Revolution engine represents the state of the art in American motorcycle engine technology, ideal for America's newest and most powerful new Sportbike.
Roehr Motorcycles LLC was formed in January 2008 with the goal of tranforming the Roehr from prototype to production bike. The powerful and exciting new
V-Roehr 1250sc is available for order.
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