Of all of the projects we’ve seen come and go on The Kneeslider, the Musket V-Twin by Aniket Vardhan is special. It first appeared here in April of 2009 and over the years it’s evolved and grown and been refined by Aniket into the beauty it is today. Of course it was begun long before that, it’s been ten years since Aniket’s idea appeared in sketches and plans, but once out in the public eye, the questions started immediately, “When can I get one?” and “How much is it?” Until now, Aniket had no definite answers, but today, you can place your order. How much, depends on what you want and who does the work.
If you do it yourself:
1. Complete Musket crankcase, std setup: $5990 + shipping
2. Complete Musket crankcase, Carrillo* rods, roller big ends: $6990 + shipping
This is the setup recommended by Chumma of ACE to accommodate their performance products on this engine.
If Aniket does it for you:
1. Complete build on your 500 Bullet, ready to ride, all stock setup: $12,750*
2. With Carillo rods, roller big ends: $13,750*
Ordering info, pricing, terms,conditions.
The Musket has been designed for the original iron barreled version of the Royal Enfield Bullet, kick-start version. Electric-start bikes are perfectly viable and will simply need a new kick-start type inner primary cover.Orders are being taken for the remaining SIX engines that have all been machined to accept 500 top ends. After these six orders are received and work is underway, I will begin taking orders and deposits for the next batch of castings and will take orders for either 350 or 500 top ends.
NOTE:
1. At this beginning stage, orders will be accepted from USA customers. Overseas orders will be taken in the near future, in the next production batch.2. Prices are valid for the remaining 6 engines only.
You can also take the next step and order the ACE Fireball modifications which will increase the performance even more, and if you order one of Aniket’s Musket V-Twins you’ll be entitled to a discount on your order from ACE.
I hope these sell out right away, so don’t wait too long to place your order, because they just might!
Congratulations, Aniket!
Link: Order your Musket V-Twin today
Tanshanomi says
Under $13K, turnkey?
Wow, that’s a hell of a deal.
Britman says
Note you have to supply the bike to be modified.
todd says
Considering all the years and effort and that there are six cases he’s not making ANY money on this. Here’s to hoping this takes off well beyond the first batch of six!
-todd
Rob says
Should sell well at those prices. Each one a collectors item.
Mike says
Great to see these ready, the amount of work he did rivals large companies with tons of employees!
Can anyone point me to a place that I can learn more about the exhaust and how it is made or put together with those rings?
I cannot see any weld marks on my small screen.
Aniket says
Hi Mike, the welds are concealed by the rings- I tried this on the very first bike and liked the look, have done it to all three bikes.
Thanks,
Aniket
Leston says
you da man! Wish you the best in this business venture and hope you sell enough to make some money and not to many to keep it rare. Call up Mr. Barber and see if he wants one for his museum…Barber Motorcycle Museum that is
Aniket says
Thank very much Leston! Would be a dream come true to make a living building motors and bikes.
With the good wishes of so many wonderful folk who’ve encouraged the project, here’s hoping it works out!
Another friend suggested contacting Barber Museum too…seems way above my league but will give it a shot.
Aniket
Tanshanomi says
You are too modest.
Bubba Satori says
Aniket is way too modest.
Aniket, Mr. Barber’s first name is George.
I would suggest you contact him not only about putting the Musket in his museum, but also discussing with him any possible interest he may have investing in your venture.
I have chronicled your story at a forum I frequent. Please accept my invitation to stop on by and join us for some friendly conversation.
http://sidestanddown.com/showthread.php?1005-One-man-s-passion…Enfield-Musket-V-Twin
Aniket says
Wow, thank YOU Bubba!
Well, I did send off a mail to the Barber Museum via their website, lets see if someone sees it.
Will be delighted to visit your message board and make some new friends!
Very best wishes,
Aniket
B50 Jim says
That is hands-down the best-looking motorcycle engine I’ve ever seen! To bad it won’t work in my Thunderbolt project bike. I also like the rings concealing the welds. Is that titanium?
Aniket says
Thank you B50 Jim! Really appreciate your comments, right from the very first story Paul did, 5 years ago.
Pipes are stainless.
Aniket
B50 Jim says
Aniket — Lots of guys have ideas of building an engine, and some even get so far as a prototype, but usually the project bogs down in technical problems from a lack of engineering knowledge, a lack of funds and a dearth of resources. You, on the other hand, conceived the idea, formulated a plan, performed all the small and large details, organized your resources and, after five years of dedication and hard work, are marketing the product. That takes tremendous concentration and focus, plus talent and skill. My helmet’s off to you. Can’t wait to see my first one on the street!
Kevin says
Love the sound! Probably the best-sounding V-twin I’ve heard. What’s the V-angle? About 60 degrees?
Aniket says
Thanks very much Kevin!
Wow, you’ve got 3d-scanner-eyes! It’s 59deg.
Aniket
Tanshanomi says
Just curious, what practical considerations dictated the 59-degree angle?
Aniket says
Hi there Tanshanomi and many thanks for the query!
From the “tech” page on my website, here’s the spiel 🙂
The V angle of 59deg. was arrived at after considering many factors such as minimizing vibration while achieving relative compactness, sufficient room for the front carb, rear intake and carb staying clear of stock frame tubes and last but not least, allowing either 350 or 500 top ends to be fitted, requiring consideration of the dimensions of both heads.
The 59deg. angle is a good compromise between the greater inherent vibration and restricted cooling of 45deg. and the perfect primary balance but excessive length of the 90deg. V.
Tanshanomi says
I meant 59 degrees – an odd, prime number – rather than 60 degrees, which is a nice round number, easily divisible from 360.
Aniket says
Hi Tanshanomi,
Actually, it could’ve been 60, with a slight impact on engine length and not much else and in the end it was how the number ’59’ sounded and felt, keeping in mind that the inspirational Vincent was a 50deg. and 59 is in the same ‘decade’ 🙂
Paulinator says
Wonderful work!!! You need to write a “how-to” book about realizing dreams. I read that there a several key measurements on the Spitfire aircraft that are 89 degrees instead of the standard 90. It’s been theorized that Reginald Mitchel’s T-square was out of spec. and caused the anomalies.
Aniket says
Wow, that is an extremely interesting tidbit about the Spitfire, think I’m going to read up 🙂 Grew up reading about WWI and WWII planes, didn’t know about that! Thanks!
Sathyanarayana Nagaraju says
Hi Aniket!
Just wondering if this can be done on a large scale production…like customizing the royal enfield. I am interested in doing so. Please can you provide me more information i want to bring this technology to india.
sharan s says
i am interested in buying…am frm india…i want to knw how it costs now