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MotorCycling Gift Guide: Supergift
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Pegram Racing Honda CBR1000RR
Basem Wasef
12/01/2006
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Photograph by Arthur Coldwells
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Larry Pegram’s 2006 season AMA Superbike may be the perfect gift for the
incorrigible speed freak. His race-proven Pegram Racing Honda CBR1000RR pumps
out an astonishing 212 rear wheel hp and weighs a mere 375 lbs—five lbs over
class minimum. Pegram’s piloting skill, coupled with the bike’s impressive
power-to-weight ratio, have enabled his family run team to compete with the
deep-pocketed, full factory supported outfits.
 Photograph by Bruce Lancaster. (Click image to enlarge)
A sliver of the bike’s lengthy
list of high performance upgrades includes an HRC-kitted motor with Ten Kate
pistons. Tested and refreshed religiously every 2,000 kilometers, it also
includes an HRC AMA transmission, Öhlins FJ670 gas-charged forks, Dymag
magnesium wheels (with spares), and a GPR steering stabilizer. “To build this
bike from the ground up,” Pegram explains, “would run well over $100,000.”
Not only is the bike built for speed, it is equipped to tell tales about its
on-track exploits. The Micron data acquisition system is designed to work with
any laptop, logging everything from gas analysis to suspension potentiometer
readings. The bike’s ergonomics are dynamic; the triple trees are adjustable
offset and the Cycle Cat rear sets and clip-ons are custom made one-offs.
The Robb Report MotorCycling $50,000 gift purchase price includes a day with
Pegram and a mechanic to ensure proper familiarization with the incredible
capabilities of this very focused machine. In case you crave the full Pegram
effect, the package also includes Larry Pegram Fieldsheer leathers, a Larry
Pegram M2R Replica helmet, and Larry Pegram Sidi boots.
Whether you are looking for an opportunity to own a piece of history or
simply desire the ultimate track day weapon, Pegram Racing’s AMA Superbike
promises the most dedicated enthusiast a potent dose of the fast life.
Photograph by Arthur Coldwells
pegramcbr1000@aol.com
SUPERPASS
There aren’t many gifts that last all year long and also
function as a charit-able donation. The AMA Pro Racing Superpass ($2,500) gives
a motor-cycle racing enthusiast complimentary entry to every event on the 2007
Pro Racing calendar, and benefits the Asterisk Mobile Medical Center, a
quick-response assessment and treatment facility for professional racers.
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