The Audette Velos is perhaps the sportiest bike with a 2-liter V-Twin powerplant on the market .
Audette built the Velos around Indian ’ s air- cooled 49- degree V- Twin Thunderstroke motor , which had the modern / retro American aesthetic he was looking for . The engine was punched out from its original 111ci displacement to a hefty 126ci ( 2,064cc ) courtesy of a stroked crank and forged Wiseco pistons mounted on Carrillo forged steel conrods .
“ We wake it up a bit for the type and style of riding I like ,” Audette said . “ The platform is so well- engineered that we can increase the torque by 46 % and the horsepower by 58 % and know that the motor ’ s reliability is unaffected .”
With a 4.15- inch bore and a
Everything on the Velos is meticulously finished . The air filter uses a see-through cap that gives a view of the velocity stack and throttle body inside , while the billet fuel tank covers swivel away on what must be the nicest hinges in motorcycling . It takes only a quick glance at the Velos to realize you ’ re looking at something special .
4.67- inch stroke ( up from 3.89 x 4.45 inches ), the motor is said to churn out a massive 156 lbft of torque at 3,150 rpm when measured at the rear wheel on a dyno . Peak power of 117 hp arrives at 4,850 rpm .
Audette has since developed a 2,147cc ( 131ci ) motor using CNCmachined Nikasil- plated cylinders . Customers have the option to use whichever displacement they prefer or simply use the stock size .
The 6- speed Indian transmission with gear primary drive has
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