2009
Voxan V1000 Cafe Racer - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 641147 |
|---|---|
| Category | Naked bike |
| Make | Voxan |
| Model | V1000 Cafe Racer |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Double tubular |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. Bremo |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Inverted Fork |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rake | 24.7° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. bremo |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 245 mm (9.6 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | Paoli shocks |
| Reartyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | Multidisk in oil bath, hydraulic |
|---|---|
| Compression | 10.5:1 |
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 996.00 ccm (60.78 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Magnetti Marelli electronic injection |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 100.00 HP (73.0 kW)) @ 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 95.00 Nm (9.7 kgf-m or 70.1 ft.lbs) @ 6500 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Other Specifications
| Coloroptions | Orange, Blue SP, silver, Red |
|---|---|
| Comments | Voxan bikes are made in France. |
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 18.50 litres (4.89 gallons) |
|---|---|
| Oilcapacity | 3.80 litres (0.25 quarts) |
| Overalllength | 2,110 mm (83.1 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 740 mm (29.1 inches) |
| Reservefuelcapacity | 3.50 litres (0.92 gallons) |
| Seatheight | 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
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.