If you happen to’ve seen the Italjet Dragster 559 Twin, likelihood is good that you just’re already in love. It took satisfaction of place on the Italian scooter maker’s EICMA 2023 stand, and for good motive. The factor is not simply one other debut; it is an absolute design revelation.
Is it a scooter? Is it a motorbike? Italjet’s cheeky reply appears to be, who cares? Properly, since it has been requested this very query a number of occasions by now, Italjet would not try to outline what the Dragster 559 Twin is. Quoting straight from the corporate, “in reality, it sits in a definite area of interest between the bike and scooter realms, and it is the discerning prospects who will in the end form its identification.” Properly performed, Italjet.
If it is only a idea, why does any of this matter? Ah, buddies; that is as a result of it is not an idea.
That is proper. On November 15, 2023, Italjet formally acknowledged that the Dragster 559 Twin as displayed at EICMA 2023 is “largely closing.” It goes on to say that some minor tweaks will likely be made, equivalent to addressing handlebar placement for consolation, floor clearance for practicality, and presumably altering the wheels (spokes is likely to be concerned). General, although, what you see is outwardly what you may get.
These Tasty, Tasty Specs
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We talked about this bike throughout EICMA, however in case you missed it, here is what’s on Italjet’s official spec sheet.
The Italjet Dragster 559 Twin is powered by a liquid-cooled, eight valve, twin overhead cam twin that makes a claimed 58.33 horsepower at 8,500 rpm, alongside 55 newton-meters (or about 40.5 pound-feet) of torque at 6,500 rpm. An A2 license model may even be obtainable in areas that want it, with energy restricted to 48 horsepower at 7,500 rpm. It has a slipper clutch, a six-speed gearbox, and a series closing drive (nary a scooter CVT or belt drive in sight).
For suspension, it makes use of a 48mm upside-down entrance fork, and incorporates a rear monoshock with an adjustable suspension peak machine within the rear. For brakes, you get a pair of 270mm floating wave discs up entrance and a single 230mm disc within the rear. Wheels are a pair of 15-inch alloys that come wrapped in Pirelli Diablo tires.
Wheelbase is 1,542mm (about 60.7 inches). Seat peak is 795mm (about 31.2 inches). Italjet solely lists a dry automobile weight, not a curb weight, and it is 180 kilograms (about 397 kilos). Nevertheless, because it lists the gasoline tank capability as holding 16 liters, we are able to perform a little math to determine a tough automobile weight with gasoline.
If 16 liters of gasoline weighs about 26.42 kilos, then the approximate weight of the Italjet Dragster 559 Twin with gasoline is about 423.5 kilos. That also would not account for the load of further vital fluids like oil and brake fluid, however it’s significantly nearer to the curb weight than a dry weight determine is.
The Italjet Idea Strategy
We’ll let Italjet inform you what it thinks about its idea bikes, as a result of it is a very clear and simple assertion. “In contrast to different producers who typically dilute their ideas throughout manufacturing, Italjet persistently elevates the ultimate product, a practice exemplified by the acclaimed Dragster 125/200.”
As followers of bonkers ideas who’ve grown far too accustomed to the all-too-familiar feeling of deflation upon seeing a lower than thrilling manufacturing bike, we are able to actually get behind this concept.
Pricing and Availability
First up, Italjet plans to open preorders for a Dragster 559 Twin First Version. This will likely be a restricted version machine, and will likely be each extra unique and costly than the eventual manufacturing model.
What number of Dragster 559 Twin First Editions will likely be made? If you happen to’ve guessed 559, go get your self a cookie. Different unique bonuses that can function on the restricted version model embody a particular colour/graphics scheme, upgraded exhaust, upgraded suspension, and extra use of high-end elements to finish the bundle.
Full pricing and preorder particulars usually are not but obtainable, however Italjet says that they are coming quickly.
As for availability, Italjet expects the Dragster 559 Twin to start rolling into buyer palms in late 2024 or early 2025. Full geographic availability of this mannequin hasn’t been launched but. RideApart will make sure to preserve you up to date with the most recent pricing and availability data because it’s introduced.
Pictures by Joe Lucente and Italjet
