The X132 Hellcat Speedster,the new creation from Confederate Motors, represents a design and engineering evolution of the company’s esteemed X132 Hellcat, released in 2012. This new model is also the first Confederate motorcycle penned by the company’s new Head of Design, Pierre Terblanche, acclaimed for his tenure as Design Director at Ducati.
In typical Confederate style, the new Hellcat Speedster is a stripped down American hot rod motorcycle with a very industrial looking design and using the finest materials, components and methodology. It is powered by a massive 132 cubic inch (2,163cc) fuel-injected V-Twin engine (4.4” bore x 4.4” stroke) housed within a proprietary CNC machined billet aluminum case.
he company’s founder and CEO, Matthew Chambers, describes the new machine by saying, “The X132 Hellcat Speedster represents a return to the tradition of the Hellcat, which is a stripped down American hot rod motorcycle. A dragster for the street that is powerful, beautiful and most of all, a thrill to ride.”
Pierre Terblanche, who spent more than a year designing the new Hellcat Speedster, says, “We looked at each and every component and asked, ‘How can we make this better?’ From the front fender all the way to the rear tag bracket, this is essentially an all-new motorcycle. The challenge was improving performance, reliability, and practicality without diluting the iconic simplicity and sensuality of the Hellcat. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.”
For the new X132 Hellcat Speedster, the company opted for a wider 240 spec rear wheel and tire package, a new carbon fiber tank and wheels, as well as an ergonomically optimized solo saddle and forward foot controls. Confederate is limiting production of this exotic model to only 65 examples and has begun accepting reservations with a $10,000 deposit for the US$65,000 motorcycle. Confederate Motors.
So much bike and only 500 pounds, amazing!
Somehow not as exciting as the new Scout.
Beautiful! Looks just as at home in a museum as it would my garage ;).
Cyril. When do you publish your Scout test ride?
Cyril will publish it this coming Monday Aug. 18th.
Left side. Pipe against cylinder?
Well … Confederate Motorcycles is nothing if not tenacious . So two thumbs up to a survivor … the bike .. as well as Terblanche’s re- emergence into the M/C design scene . The only thing off putting about the new Hellcat … is the price . Other than that ? A hands down winner on all counts
Now this is seriously NIIIIICE! The best looking Hellcat yet.
I am a huge fan of Terblanche designs and he has make the Hellcat look like a real motorcycle (perhaps for the first time).
140lb.ft and 500lb – WHAAAAAAAA..!!!
$65k – AAAAAAAhhhhh – NO..!!! How I wish I had that kind dough burning my pocket.
It would be pretty great if Confederate would build a bike for around 20K using what they’ve learned so far
Beautiful engine. I assume a three cam with belt drive?
But why the forward controls on such a powerful bike, and no seat backstop?
At least the you right foot will be nice and toasty on cold days
Price point seems about right- limited to 65 units, how many $80K El Diablos are floating around now?
Cool color on those pipes- Ti?
Love their machines! like an aircraft
if that rear swingarm was upside down it would create a horizontal thrust line thru the motor rather than offering another busy angle…. guess i’ll just have to do it to mine after i win the lottery.
I heard that Confederate never sells more than 10 bikes per year and is able to survive only because of investors money and local city subventions. True?
Love the overall look of the bike with one exception. If I could afford this bike, or even the Ducati Diavel, the first thing to go on each of them would be the way the license plate and taillight are mounted. Hanging the plate over the back of the rear tire detracts from the total look of the bike.
Is that hp rating correct ? Seems low for such a large engine, regardless of the impressive torque
I have to say, I like this motorcycle… I usually feel Confederate’s cycles to be overly complicated and kinda clunky looking for a “naked” bike, but this bike has good lines, and still has that Confederate vibe.
In my opinion it is the best looking bike they’ve made so far.
Very nice indeed.
Doesn’t look much different than the previous one. I’m more interested to see their new Fighter!!
The most beautiful motorcycle I have ever seen, a dream that you would like to like to realize.
Really dig this bike, except for the exhaust. It’s ugly and why would you intentionally wrap very hot pipes around engine parts you’re trying to cool???
Form and Function, with a more than ample dose of badassliness! 🙂
“Really dig this bike, except for the exhaust. It’s ugly and why would you intentionally wrap very hot pipes around engine parts you’re trying to cool???” – See more at: http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2014/08/13/confederate-motorcycles-unveils-new-x132-hellcat-speedster/comment-page-1/#comment-615413
Tuned / Equal length Exhaust
Conquest Customs – esk.
This is the best looking Confederate to date, imho. With 121hp and 140lb/ft of torque and only 500lbs., this thing should really move out.
Drew is spot on and beat me to the punch. Nice bike except for the exhaust. Why make it so long and with so many bends??
So hopefully in addition to putting on mirrors and signals …. the exhaust issue will be addressed as well before the actual production versions come into being
Funny … I was initially so blown away by the bikes overall looks …. I completely overlooked the exhaust foible until a few others here brought it up . The positive side of a forum such as this .
Molto grazie to all involved
should have named it “SCOUT LEADER”, nice.
There’s some unique beauty here. Very cool designs, but with that price point I’d be more inclined to buy a Ducati Diavel.
(NOTE: I understand that I’m not the target market. 6-figure income earners such as myself need not apply).
wow that is cool as shit
I want one. Rode an older Hellcat before, I wanted that one too.
The people that really like these motorcycles don’t have the money to buy one.
The people that have the money buy something else.
I haven’t seen one on the road since they were sub $30000 machines.
Very ingenious the way the exhaust tip exiting the muffler faces forward underneath the rider. That way when a $10,000 crotch rocket smokes you all you have to do is pull over and idle letting the fumes drift up to your face. $65,000 G’s, must be nice. ..Z
How Cool is that….!!!!!
No room for Posers there……….. 🙂
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65 Grand? Wow, at one time I was asking half that for the FXRX-Wedge which happens to have the very first 132 cubic inch X-Wedge ever made by S&S (VIN L550001), not to mention its the only twin carbureted X-Wedge in existence. Glad I didn’t sell that bike and can’t wait to see what it’ll bring in a few years…
Great design and engine wasted on low production volume. When will they understand the business case?
“I heard that Confederate never sells more than 10 bikes per year and is able to survive only because of investors money and local city subventions. True? – See more at: http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2014/08/13/confederate-motorcycles-unveils-new-x132-hellcat-speedster/#more-138370”
No – I make parts for them, and they at least buy enough major parts to build many times that per year. And are increasing too, against other market indicators.
Pretty bike, but as others have mentioned I have never seen one of these on the streets or even at shows, and I lived not to far from their shop for 3-years. IMHO, you got $70K burning a hole in your pocket you are building yourself a ground up custom.
bad azz bike , wish I could afford to buy one ……………………………………………………
Beauty …is in the eye of the beholder