MTT Turbine Superbike (often styled SUPERBIKE, also known as Y2K Turbine SUPERBIKE, is the world’s second wheel-driven motorcycle powered by a turbine engine, created by Ted McIntyre of Marine Turbine Technologies Inc.

Powered by a Rolls-Royce-Allison Model 250 turboshaft engine, producing 238 kW (320 hp), the motorcycle has a recorded top speed of 227 mph (370 km/h), with a price tag of US$150,000 (US$185,000 in 2004). Read more

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MTT Turbine Superbike

Manufacturer: Marine Turbine Technologies Inc.

Also called: Y2K Superbike

Engine: Rolls-Royce 250-C20 turboshaft

Top speed: 230 mph (370 km/h)

Power: 320 hp (239 kW) @ 52,000 rpm

Transmission: 2-speed automatic

Suspension: mono shock adjustable, oleopneumatic, Ohlins

Brakes: 3 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston Brembo calipers

Rake, Trail: 27 degrees

Wheelbase: 68 in (1727.2 mm)

Weight: 500 lb (230 kg)

Fuel capacity: 34 l (7.5 imp gal; 9.0 US gal) (diesel, kerosene, or Jet A)

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Y2K Turbine was sold with a price tag of US $150,000 (US$185,000 in 2004). More information