2009
Samurai Chopper Type 9 Shogun - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 536073 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | Samurai Chopper |
| Model | Type 9 Shogun |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | ZERO Original Dragon Neck |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc |
| Frontsuspension | ZERO Original 74 Springer |
| Fronttyre | 4.50-18 |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearsuspension | ZERO Original Multi-Link |
| Reartyre | 5.00-16 |
Engine & Transmission
| Coolingsystem | Air |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1337.00 ccm (81.58 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Ignition | Full-transistor |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Dark Brown/Light Brown |
|---|---|
| Comments | Made by Zero Engineering. HD EVO engine. Samurai Chopper where formerly named Road Hopper. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 250.0 kg (551.2 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 10.00 litres (2.64 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Overallheight | 940 mm (37.0 inches) |
| Overalllength | 2,380 mm (93.7 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 810 mm (31.9 inches) |
| Seatheight | 640 mm (25.2 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.
