Ilmor Viper Motorcycle Prototype Engine Takes First Roar

Ilmor announced they have successfully run the first prototype Ilmor – Viper motorcycle engine on the dyno ahead of schedule and are reportedly extremely satisfied with the results. Ilmor has been working on the design and development of the updated Viper Motorcycle 152 cubic inch V-Twin engine since October 2009, when the formal agreement between the two companies was announced.

These developments, intended to both improve performance and lower emissions, include a new crankcase, which has f… (read more)