Sep 19, 2014 2:00 PM

Gallery: This Burly, $65K Motorcycle Is Inspired by a Fighter Plane

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Hellcat 7
The F6F Hellcat fighter plane was the original inspiration for the bikes in the Hellcat series.
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Hellcat 5
The latest in the series is the Hellcat Speedster.

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Hellcat 6
The Speedster will sell for $65,000 and be limited to a production run of 65 units.
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Hellcat 8
The bike was designed by South African Pierre Terblanche, formerly of Ducati, Moto Guzzi, and Norton.

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Hellcat 1
Confederate saves weight with the carbon fiber fuel tank, heat shield, chain guard, and seat pan.
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Hellcat 2
The enormous rear wheel measures 8" by 18" and made of carbon fiber.

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Hellcat 3
Its 2163-CC the-twin engine makes 121 bhp and 140 lb-ft of torque.
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Hellcat 4
Confederate is taking orders, starting with a $10,000 reservation payment.

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