BIG BEAR MOTORCYCLE
one of the Big Bear Athena ProStreet series - made in America, living in South Africa
from the left - long, low and bad-arse
the S&S mill & Vance and Hinds pipes
long, wide, front suspension
gorgeous front mag-wheel
rear view with wide rubber
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ENGINE |
BBC-S&S 100" (or 114" EFI X-Wedge) SMOOTH™ Carb Evolution |
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Finish |
Polished Case & Chrome Covers |
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Displacement |
100" |
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Bore X Stoke |
4.00" X 4.00" (Square) |
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Horsepower |
95 bhp (114" - 97 bhp (at the crank)) |
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Torque |
110 lb/ft (114" - 113 lb/ft (at the crank)) |
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Induction |
S&S Super E Carburetor (114" EFI - Closed-Loop Electronic Fuel Injection) |
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Air Cleaner |
S&S Tear Drop |
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Oil Pump |
S&S High Volume |
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Warranty |
2 Year / 20,000 Miles |
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TRANSMISSION |
Baker |
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Drive |
Right Side |
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Gears |
6-Speed Overdrive |
| FRAME | BBC Athena ProStreet |
| Type | Softail |
| Frame Tube | 0.160" Wall DOM Seamless |
| Swingarm | BBC Devil's Tail (Pat. #D542191) |
| Backbone | Thick 0.250" Wall, 3" Stretch |
| Downtube | 0.160" Wall, 3" Under Stock |
| Mid Section | 4" Stretch |
| Neck Rake | 44° |
| Seat Height | 20" from ground |
| Wheel Base | 86" axle to axle |
| Overall Length | 113" end to end |
| Weight | 700 lbs approx. |
| Warranty | Lifetime of Original Owner |
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Price |
$38,000 (South African Rand 268,800) |
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Overview |
Reliability, power and comfort... the best of all worlds. And when we say reliability, we not only mean the life of the engine, but the life of motorcycle and everything that's bolted to it. Branded as '100 SMOOTH™,' this internally reformed 100 cubic inch engine boasts a healthy 110 lbs. of torque. With a square configuration of a 4.00” bore and 4.00” stroke, proprietary compression ratios, redesigned cam timing, and reciprocating weights all result in an incredibly smooth running engine while meeting all the strict legal requirements. While looking like any other S&S Super Sidewinder engine from the outside, the essence of this new engine is the low vibration. High engine vibration is an enemy to both the rider and the motorcycle. The effects of high engine vibration may cause premature rider fatigue as well. Eliminate engine vibration and you will eliminate potential problems. |
Words and photos by Kenn Slater