The bottom line is that buyers will have to accept that Voxan bikes will be different, feel unique, sometimes unusual to ride. Also, they might not be perfect. Each bike is virtually handbuilt, by a msall workforce at Issoire, so in some respects, it is like buying a Bimota, or a Benelli - a bit of a gamble.
But the fact that Voxan went racing in the TT in 2005, rather than some one make series at home, also suggests that they are trying to build bikes that road riders will appreciate, rather than complete track addicts. Voxan are trying to develop something genuinely good, a concept that works in the real world - good on `em for trying I say.
So Voxan's Black Magic Roadster is a cool remix of classic biking, but with moden tyre choices, suspension, fuel injection and electrical systems, plus a distinctive styling package which you either love or hate. They have made a bold statement here and you have to admire them for it, even if living with the Black Magic would have me seeing an osteopath on a fortnightly basis...
For me, the Voxan Café Racer ( or a Suzuki SV1000, Aprilia Tuono or Honda VTR1000 ) performs much better, on a greater variety of roads, plus feels more comfortable to ride. But I can't deny that the Black Magic looks, sounds and rides just like a proper Café racer motorbike should. If Vincent had staved off bankruptcy back in the 50s and made it to the 1990s, I think they would have made something a bit like this; an engineer's cup of espresso.
The spesifications by Voxan Black Magic :
Make Model | Voxan Black Magic |
Year | 2004 |
Engine | Liquid cooled, four stoke, 72°V-Twin, 4 valves per cylinder |
Capacity | 996 |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 |
Induction | Magneti Marelli electronic injection |
Ignition / Starting | Electronic / electric |
Max Power | 100 hp 72.9 kW @ 9000 rpm |
Max Torque | 103 Nm @ 6500 rpm |
Transmission / Drive | 6 Speed / chain |
| Frame | Double aluminium tube |
Front Suspension | WP 40mm inverted forks adjustable for compression and rebound. |
Rear Suspension | WP underslung extension shock, adjustable for compression, preload and rebound. |
Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
Rear Brakes | Single 245mm disc 2 piston caliper |
Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
Rear Tyre | 180/55-17 |
Dry-Weight | 192 kg |
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