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S&S Cycle and ExxonMobil
Team Up to Develop Performance Cruiser for Jay Leno
Entertainer Receives the First
Cycle Made with "Performance Cruiser Kit" and Mobil
1
 Pictured from left to right,
in front of the high performance S&S X-Wedge Mobil 1 motorcycle
presented to Jay Leno on November 7th are: Mark Jones, ExxonMobil
Lubricants - Field Marketing Coordinator; Margaret Parnell, ExxonMobil
Lubricants - Vice President for Planning & Technology; Jay
Leno; Brett Smith, S&S Cycle - President; Michael Scaletta,
S&S Cycle - Director, New Business Development.
As the owner of literally hundreds of unique vehicles, Jay Leno
is not easily impressed by many of the new models on the market.
But when he climbed onto the brand-new motorcycle presented to
him by S&S Cycle and ExxonMobil, Leno was clearly thrilled.
"Having ridden a variety of bikes, I can tell you that this
motorcycle is really impressive. It represents the next generation
of engineering and also meets 2008 California Tier II emission
standards, so you can feel good about riding it," Leno said.
"S&S and ExxonMobil represent some of the most leading
edge engineering and technology in their respective fields; it's
about American ingenuity."
This motorcycle is the first to include the third-generation
"performance cruiser" chassis/powertrain kit. The powertrain
kit features the much anticipated X-Wedge™ engine
and ExxonMobil's flagship Mobil 1 motorcycle oil. A fitting pair,
considering that each new S&S engine is not only end-of-line
tested with Mobil 1, but also the initial fill for each completed
engine.
The motorcycle also features high end components and controls.
The special edition paint job, created by Dougz Custom Paint,
features Mobil 1 and highlights the S&S 50th Anniversary,
which will be celebrated at an event in La Crosse, Wisconsin,
in June 2008. Leno's bike will also be displayed at the 2008
Sturgis Rally and a select number of events throughout the year.
The X-Wedge engine is not only powerful and looks great, but
also meets new 2008 CARB and 2010 EPA emissions standards, providing
significant reduction in noise and gaseous emissions. This next
generation v-twin is a departure from S&S' traditional engine
design and a step toward the future of air-cooled, pushrod operated
v-twins.
"For me this is the only air cooled motor that feels as
tight and quiet as one that is liquid cooled, and that's saying
a lot. It's got everything a guy could ask for, especially in
an era when motorcycle manufacturers are getting away from air
cooled engines. This bike has performance, power and a comfortable
ride, which is especially important at my age," said Leno.
S&S President Brett Smith described the project as a labor
of love. "Working with ExxonMobil and Jay Leno on this project
has been a lot of fun," he said. "Having spent some
time with Jay, it has become clear to me that what he does for
a living is exceeded in passion and enthusiasm only by his desire
for high-performance engines."
"We are very proud to be associated with this project,"
said Margaret Parnell, vice president of Planning & Technology,
ExxonMobil Lubricants & Specialties. "Mobil 1 is known
for delivering outstanding performance. This state of the art
S&S designed and developed motorcycle is definitely a high-performance
machine that's on par with Mobil 1's fully synthetic formulations
designed to withstand the extreme heat produced by high-revving
motorcycle engines and handle some of the toughest riding conditions.
We are thrilled that Jay Leno has embraced this project, and
we're looking forward to taking it on the road."
Representatives from both companies presented Leno with the cycle
during a ceremony at the entertainer's famed southern California
garage on November 7. The motorcycle itself weighs less than
550 pounds, has a wheelbase around 60 inches, rake of 28 degrees,
and trail of 5.2 inches. The chassis is TIG welded, 1020 DOM
steel tubular frame with a modular rear subframe. The build also
includes 17" Michelin Pilot tires, Brembo radial binders,
and Ohlins front and rear suspension.
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