Muench Motorrad Technik GmbH Presents a Bike Legend Reborn
16 November 1999
Muench Motorrad Technik GmbH Presents a Bike Legend RebornPioneer Friedel Muench Will be Presenting His Futuristic Model Muench Mammut 2000 in February Price Around 170,000 Marks Transverse, In-Line Four-Stroke Engine Puts 260 Hp (191 Kw) on the Road WUERZBURG, Germany, Nov. 15 -- Muench Motorrad Technik GmbH in Wuerzburg will be building a new edition of the legendary motorbike Muench Mammut in the coming year. The prototype is due to be unveiled in mid- February 2000 and is based on the Mammut motorcycle pioneer Friedel Muench developed in 1966. At that time, this power pack with the car engine was the largest, heaviest, fastest and, at the same time, the most expensive motorbike ever to go into series production, soon becoming the most sought-after collector's item and enthusiast's dream around the world. Among fervent riders of the old Muench are Malcolm Forbes, Luigi Colani and Gunter Sachs. The new Muench Mammut 2000, costing around 170,000 marks, truly outshines its predecessor. Ultramodern design, classic transverse, in-line four-stroke dohc engine with 2000 cc and a power of 260 hp to unleash set new standards among the 'big bikes': even the most powerful among series bikes at present can 'only' let loose around 185 hp. Thanks to its gigantic torque of 295 Nm, the new Muench Mammut 2000 happily accelerates to its top speed, that is electronically restricted to 250 km/h. With the new Muench Mammut 2000, 72-year-old Friedel Muench is achieving something he has always dreamed of. "I wanted to put this legend on the road once again. Thousands of loyal fans have been urging me to launch a new edition of the Mammut in recent years." The individual construction of the new model will again be first class and all parts built by hand. The tiny series will be strictly limited to an edition of just 250, all of which will only be produced to order against a down payment. Once 249 motorcycles have been delivered, Friedel Muench will be donating the last bike with the serial number 250 to the Deutsches Museum in Munich. In the year 2001 it will then take its place in one of the largest exhibition of vehicles in the world at the new traffic centre of the Deutsches Museum. Further information on the new Muench Mammut 2000 can be obtained from: Informationsbuero Muench Motorrad Technik GmbH Cecilienallee 6 D-40474 Duesseldorf Phone: +49 (0)211 51332251 Fax: +49 (0)211 51332360 Internet: http://www.muench-mammut-2000.com If you are interested in some photographs of the Muench Mammut 2000, please see our homepage. Should you have any questions, please contact: Joern Becker or Doerthe Hiddemann Muench Mammut 2000 Specification: Engine Type/No. of cylinders DOHC four-stroke, transvers in-line four-cylinder Materials aluminium alloy (engine) magnesium alloy (oil sump) Crankshaft forged, precision-balanced Displacement 1,998 cc Bore/stroke 86/86 mm Valves 16, (hydraulic lash adjustment) Turbocharger Garret, 0.3 bar c/w twin intercooler Compression ratio 9.0 : 1 Fuel High Octane Oil capacity / Grade 6.5 litres, synthetic high-performance oil, SAE 20W50 Engine control Motronic - Muench Mammut 2000 c/w O2 sensor Camshaft drive toothed belt Carburation electronic fuel injection Power output 260 bhp (191 kW) @ 5,650 rpm Max. revs 8,500 rpm Torque 295 Nm (30,1 mkp) @ 2,450 rpm Transmission Clutch wet multiplate, hydraulically operated Primary drive gears / 1.76 : 1 Secondary drive O-ring chain 5/8 x 3/8 / 2.2 : 1 (2.06 : 1) hydraulic chain-tensioner Gear ratios 2.53 / 1.80 / 1.39 / 1.16 / 1.00 : 1 Chassis Frame Double cradle steel, Reynolds 511 Suspension travel front/rear 120 mm / 65 mm Forks OEhlins telescopic, average 43 mm Adjustment, front spring base, rebound, compression Rear suspension 2 x WP horizontal Adjustment, rear spring base, rebound, compression Castor 115 mm Steering head angle 62 degrees Wheel base 1,500 mm Wheels, Tyres and Brakes Wheels Muench -- aluminium alloy Rim size, front/rear 3.5 x 17" / 6.0 x 17" Tyre, front Pirelli, 120/70 ZR 17 MTR 01 Tyre, rear Pirelli, 200/50 ZR 17 MTR 02 Corsa Brake, front twin discs, average 320 mm, 2 x 8 pistons Brake, rear single disc, average 280 mm, 4 pistons Dimensions and Weight Length/width/height 2,146 x 800 (engine 634) x 1,033 mm Seat height 774 mm Handlebar width 800 mm Ground clearance (standing) 190 mm Tank / fuel capacity carbon-fibre tank, ca. 23 litres Dry weight 800 lbs (360 kg) Performance and Consumption Acceleration sufficient Top speed 156 mph (250 km/h - electronically limited) Consumption 7.8 litres @ 56 mph (90 km/h) 8.8 litres @ 75 mph (120 km/h) 9.2 litres in town traffic Miscellaneous Instruments digital control system Footrests individually adjustable for rider's size Service SDS (Service Daten Speicher - Service Data Memory) Immobilizer electronic immobilizer 10/11/99 Muench Motorrad Technik GmbH Technical changes reserved 15th November 1999 Dear Sir or Madam, At the beginning of the year 2000 Friedel Muench and the Muench Motorrad Technik GmbH in Wuerzburg will be producing a new edition of the legendary motorbike Muench Mammut: The Muench Mammut 2000. Once again a Muench Mammut sets new standards among motorbikes worldwide. Enclosed please find our press release and some detailed information on this brand new motorbike. If you require any further details please do not hesitate to contact us: Joern Becker or Doerthe Hiddemann at the information office Muench Motorrad Technik GmbH. Phone: +49 (0) 211/ 5 13 32 251 Fax: +49 (0) 211/ 5 13 32 360 Yours faithfully Joern Becker Informationsbuero Muench Motorrad Technik GmbH