2008 C1- the contender

The '08 was the greatest motorcycle I have every ridden. The size of a 600, powerful like a Desmocedicci, neutral handling regardless of rpm and now, silky smooth corner entries. Compact, unique and very communicative, the '08 was a very fast Grand Prix motorcycle and had the chance to be a real contender. The 2008 MotoCzysz C1 should have been given the benefit of further refinement then sent out to battle.

Worst moment

Accidently overfilling the sump and having the breather evacuate oil all over the rear tire at the end of a 175+MPH straight. The day was perfect, she never looked more beautiful, pulled harder or ran faster, it was our finest moment. We had guests that day, executives from a company observing that could have change our lives. As I tipped the bike in, it performed a slow pivot and gently set me down on the payment, as to say "I'm sorry".

Greatest moment

Every time I rode down the pit lane, throttle pinned and rev limiter deployed. Clearing the wall, then disengaging the button, front wheel lofting while clicking upshifts, one after the other after the other...

-Michael Czysz

Engine
Configuration	Twin Crank/ Triple OHC/Wet Deep Sump
Type	Z-Line 4
Displacement	990cc
Bore	82mm
Stroke	46.85mm
Included Valve angle	22 degrees
Fuel Injection	Single overhead/10bar pressure
Exhaust	FMF Titanium 45mm 4-2-4
Cooling	Multi-stage with twin front and rear ducted under tail radiators
Cam Drive	Gear with compliant element
Intake Valve	Titanium 33.5mm diameter with 4.5mm stem
Exhaust Valve	Titanium 28.0mm diameter with 4.5mm stem

Transmission
Gearbox	6 Speed, Quick change, Close ratio
Clutch	Dry pack with Hydro electro slipper control (replica: ramp and ball slipper control)

Electronics
Display	Magneti Marelli DDU
Data Acquisition	Magneti Marelli SDT E (replica: optional)
Throttle Control	2 cylinders fly-by-wire
Ignition	4 plug mounted coils
Charging System	350W, 14V Magnetti Marelli permanent magnet
Data Acq sensors	20+ (replica: optional)
Data Acq Channels	250 (replica: optional)

Chassis
Seat Height	32.5in (825mm)
Foot Peg Height	16in (400mm)
Seat to Handlebar	30in (785mm)
Frame/ Subframe	Carbon Fiber Frame 5kg / Carbon Fiber Subframe 2.5 kg
Swing arm	Aluminum with adjustable pivot concentric to output shaft
Rear Suspension	DUO spring with regressive damped Ohlins shock
Front Suspension	6X Flex with Ohlins shock
Wheel Base	adjustable 1420mm to 1475mm
Rake	22.5 degrees
Trail	Independently adjustable 89mm - 101mm
Front Wheel	Carbon Fiber BST 16.5 x 3.5
Rear Wheel	Carbon Fiber BST 16.5 x 6.25
Tires	Michelin C3M Technology
Brake Calipers	Brembo Monoblock radial mount calipers
Brake Rotors	Brembo 320mm
Fuel Tank	Carbon Fiber 2 kg
Body	Carbon Fiber

Performance
Weight	Less than 350lbs (158 kg) (replica: less than 375lbs)
HP	220+ hp @ 15,000rpm (replica: 200+ hp @ 15,000rpm)
Torque	80+ ft/lbs (108+ N.m) (replica: torque subject to change)
Max RPM	16,000