2009
Samurai Chopper Type 6 Shovel - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 461234 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Samurai Chopper |
| Model | Type 6 Shovel |
| Price | US$ 26950. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Original Rigid Goose Neck |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. HD 1-Piston |
| Frontsuspension | 74 Springer |
| Fronttyre | 500-16 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Wilwood 2-P |
| Reartyre | 500-16 |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 92.2 x 114.3 mm (3.6 x 4.5 inches) |
|---|---|
| Compression | 8.2:1 |
| Displacement | 1524.09 ccm (93.00 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Black, DarkCandyGreen, DarkCandyBrown |
|---|---|
| Comments | Made by Zero Engineering. S and S engine. Model id: KRG T-6. Samurai Chopper where formerly named Road Hopper. |
| Starter | Electric & kick |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 239.5 kg (528.0 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 7.94 litres (2.10 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 102 mm (4.0 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 2.80 litres (0.18 quarts) |
| Overalllength | 2,311 mm (91.0 inches) |
| Seatheight | 686 mm (27.0 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.
