Viper Motorcycle To Form JV With Ilmor
The Ilmor version of the Viper polished billet engine would be manufactured and assembled in Plymouth
Viper Motorcycle, a subsidiary of Viper Powersports, and Ilmor Engineering have executed a letter of intent to partner on the manufacture of an Ilmor developed Viper Motorcycle 152 cubic inch V-Twin engine.
The Ilmor version of the Viper polished billet engine, created during the past six-months, would be manufactured and assembled in Plymouth, Michigan, by the race engine design and development company and will be co-branded with the Ilmor name.
John Silseth II, CEO of Viper Powersports, said: We anticipate a public launch of this exciting product in early 2010. Ilmor is the ideal partner as Viper prepares to increase production and take its rightful place as a premiere American OEM of high performance cruiser motorcycles.
Paul Ray, president of Ilmor Engineering, said: Reaching this next stage in our growing relationship is a testament to how well our companies work together. We continue to share a strong passion for excellence that will help us forge a very long and successful relationship with Viper Motorcycle Company.
Viper Powersports designs, manufactures and markets a line of American V-Twin Super Cruiser motorcycles, V-Twin aftermarket engines and other related aftermarket products through an independent dealer network.
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