2009
Samurai Chopper Type 1 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 664064 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Road Hopper |
| Model | Type 1 |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Zero Engineering Original Rigid Goose Neck |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork, 39 mm |
| Fronttyre | 4.50-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Reartyre | 4.50-18 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 101.6 x 114.3 mm (4.0 x 4.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 10.1:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Air |
| Displacement | 1202.00 ccm (73.35 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Greenish Brown/Ivory, Metallic Cocoa/Ivory |
|---|---|
| Comments | Made by Zero Engineering. Harley-Davidson EVO engine. Se also Samurai Choppers. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 205.0 kg (451.9 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 8.00 litres (2.11 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 2.80 litres (0.18 quarts) |
| Overallheight | 1,180 mm (46.5 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,270 mm (89.4 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 760 mm (29.9 inches) |
| Seatheight | 700 mm (27.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About Samurai Chopper
Country of Origin:
Japan
Founder:
Independent Japanese custom builders (collective label)
Best Known For:
Minimalist Japanese-custom aesthetic with disciplined geometry and meticulous metalwork
Company History
Under the Samurai Chopper banner, Japanese craftsmen built pared-back customs that traded spectacle for proportion and ride quality. Typical builds strip a V-twin to essentials, then recompose the machine with narrow tanks, tidy looms, and hand-formed fenders. Geometry is conservative—rake and trail chosen for composure—so bikes track straight and stop predictably. The philosophy borrows from Japanese craft: fewer parts, each executed precisely, with welds and hardware alignment that reward close inspection. Documentation, where provided, emphasizes serviceability: common bearings, brake pads with known shapes, and wiring you can trace without guesswork. Historically, Samurai Chopper represents a cultural counterpoint to loud show choppers: metal that reads quiet until you ride it, where the pleasure is in the way the bike breathes and steers rather than how it photographs.