Muench Motorrad Technik GmbH Presents a Bike Legend Reborn
16 November 1999
Muench Motorrad Technik GmbH Presents a Bike Legend Reborn
Pioneer 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