Simon Whitelock It is not any name within the world of custom motorcycles. Your curriculum includes projects as delusional as the famous Kawasaki Of 48 cylinders, a machine built from multiple blocks of two -staring engines assembled in a single structure and which we have already spoken to you.
For some, a pure nonsense, for others, an unparalleled technical genius. And it is precisely in that same spirit is that this was born KH606 of the year 1999.
The basis of this mechanical creature is the Kawasaki KH250a popular model in the United Kingdom during the 70s. It was a simple, agile and reliable motorcycle, driven by a two -stroke tricylindrical engine. But Whitelock I had other plans. To give life to his beast, he assembled seven cylinders from engines Kawasaki KH250thus forming a completely unpublished architecture. By the way, do not miss as it sounds. Go to the 3:30 minute of the video below to listen to it.
The result, as sublime as delusional, is an online engine that maintains the classic aesthetics of the two Japanese times, but multiplying its volume, its complexity and, of course, its visual and sound impact. Even today, there is no record of a Kh With such configuration outside this project.
To fit such a mechanical mastodon, it was necessary to redesign several key components of the motorcycle. The original chassis was reinforced and elongated, while the gas tank and the seat widened about 10 cm to house the voluminous and epic motor block. It is yes, despite the adaptations, the motorcycle retains part of the visual nature of the Kh original.
The front train comes from a Kawasaki Kh500including a more robust telescopic fork and a brake double disc system, while the rear brake remains a drum, also from the KH500.
However, as the classic motorcycle expert warns Rick Brettman close to Whitelockthis brake system could fall short to manage the additional weight and power generated by this beast of seven hearts.
Like any artisanal machine of this size, the KH606 It is not exempt from peculiarities. As reveals the own Brettcurrently the motorcycle presents a fuel leak, probably because of the complex food system necessary to coordinate seven carburetors. However, these are understandable imperfections on such an experimental motorcycle.
In addition, the power figure that it can generate is unknown, although it is estimated that it could overcome the 100 hpwhich would place it well above the performance of a KH500 serial. However, real driving is closer to a technical and emotional challenge, than of a practical experience.
Kawasaki Kh606. You want it? Prepare the wallet
As we are telling you, this unclassifiable machine is now auction in Japan, and its departure price is not exactly modest: about 12 million yen, which is equivalent to approximately 75,000 euros. A figure that also does not include shipping costs, import taxes or possible registration procedures in Europe.
But beyond the monetary value, this Kawasaki Kh606 It represents a piece of living history of more eccentric motorcycling, a rolling sculpture that tests the limits of traditional mechanics and that will undoubtedly occupy a place of honor in the collection of those who dare to get it.
