2010
Voxan Black Magic - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 316057 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Voxan |
| Model | Black Magic |
| Year | 2010 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Double tubular |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Bremo, 4-piston caliper |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Inverted fork, 43 mm |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. Bremo, 2-piston caliper |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Reartyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 98.0 x 66.0 mm (3.9 x 2.6 inches) |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 996.00 ccm (60.78 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. MSPFI |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 100.00 HP (73.0 kW)) @ 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 97.00 Nm (9.9 kgf-m or 71.5 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
Other Specifications
| Comments | French brand. |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 185.0 kg (407.9 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 19.00 litres (5.02 gallons) |
| Groundclearance | 159 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Oilcapacity | 3.80 litres (0.25 quarts) |
| Overalllength | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.5405 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 820 mm (32.3 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Weightincloilgasetc | 205.0 kg (451.9 pounds) |
About Voxan
Country of Origin:
France
Founder:
Jacques Gardette (original Voxan); later electric record projects
Best Known For:
French V-twin roadsters (Café Racer, Roadster) and later EV land-speed records
Company History
Voxan first pursued distinctively styled V-twin roadsters with French design and European components, earning a cult following for sophistication and rarity. In a later chapter, Voxan pivoted to electric speed record projects, showcasing battery, motor, and aerodynamic expertise with dramatic results. Across eras the throughline is ambition: a small French brand tackling big engineering challenges—from road manners and finish quality to megawatt-level EV propulsion. Voxan’s story illustrates how national design identity and technical daring can coexist in low volumes.