The Combat Motors F-117 Fighter is a bold exercise in mechanical minimalism and uncompromising engineering, a limited-production machine that blurs the line between industrial sculpture and high-performance motorcycle. Conceived as the evolution of the P-51 Combat Fighter platform, it embodies Combat Motors’ philosophy of raw, exposed functionality paired with meticulous craftsmanship.
At its core lies a formidable 1,917cc (117ci) 56-degree air-cooled V-twin, delivering 140bhp at 5,100rpm and an immense 160 ft-lb of torque at just 2,000rpm. This low-end torque bias defines the riding character—immediate, forceful, and relentless—channeled through a five-speed transmission to the rear wheel with mechanical purity.
What truly distinguishes the F-117 is its chassis architecture. Milled entirely from solid billets of 6061 and 7075 aluminium, the monocoque structure integrates a seven-inch backbone fuel tank, resulting in exceptional rigidity and a striking visual identity. The engineering is both structural and aesthetic, with every surface machined to purpose.
Suspension design further reinforces its unconventional approach, featuring a double wishbone front setup and a cantilever monoshock at the rear, both fully adjustable. Carbon-fibre wheels—19-inch front and 17-inch rear—paired with aggressive tyre sizing amplify stability and stance.
Attention to detail is exhaustive, from carbon-fiber body elements to exposed “cut-away” panels revealing internal components. A minimalist cockpit with a Motogadget rev-counter and single-seat configuration completes a machine that is less a motorcycle and more a rolling statement of mechanical intent.
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