Brough Superior introducing the Lawrence, a bike hurdling into the new decade propelled by over 100 years of craftsmanship and named after iconic Brough Superior devotee, Lawrence of Arabia.
“The burble of my exhaust unwound like a long cord behind me. Soon my speed snapped it, and I heard only the cry of the wind . . . The cry rose with my speed to a shriek: while the air’s coldness streamed like two jets of iced water into my dissolving eyes. I screwed them to slits, and focused my sight two hundred yards ahead of me on the empty mosaic of the tar’s gravelled undulations.” So reads an excerpt from T.E. Lawrence’s biographical work, The Mint, which describes a memorable ride on his Brough Superior SS100 motorcycle.
The Lawrence is Brough Superior’s latest design and propels the century old motorcycle house into the 21st century. Its sleek lines are designed after the fleeting, fluid curve of the daggers Bedouins customarily wore on their belts and pictured on Brough icon Lawrence of Arabia. Take your fellow adventurer on the open road, this modern roadster is designed for two riders. This game-changing model is an ode to our past, and a glimpse of our future.
engine type 997cc water cooled dohc 88° V-twin four-stroke with four valves per cylinder and composite chain / gear cam drive
dimensions 94 mm x 71,8 mm
power 102bhp (75kW) @9600rpm Euro 4 Homologation 87Nm (64lb-ft) @7300rpm
maximum torque 11 : 1
fuel / ignition system Electronic fuel injection with Synerject ECU and 2 x 50 mm Synerject throttle bodies, each with a single injector
tank capacity 17 L
gearbox 6-speed
clutch Multiplate oil-bath clutch with hydraulic operation
chassis
frame type Machined Titanium frame with Titanium subframe and triangles
front suspension Fior-type Aluminium casting fork with twin articulated triangular Titanium links and Preload and rebound adjustable mono-shock with 120mm travel
rear suspension Cast aluminium swingarm pivoting in engine crankcases, with monoshock adjustable for preload and rebound damping and progressive rate link with 130mm travel
head angle / trail 24,6° with 108,3 mm trail via 37,1mm fork offset
front brake 4 x 230mm Beringer Stainless Steel discs with 2 x four-piston Beringer radial calipers
rear brake 1 x 230mm Beringer Stainless Steel disc with 1 x two-piston Beringer radial caliper
wheels Machined aluminium wheels (7 spokes)
front tyre 120/70 - 19’’ on 3.50 inches
rear tyre 200/55 - 17" on 6,25 inches
weight / distribution 200 Kg (410 lb) split 50/50
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