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Petr Belsan
Petr Belsan was responsible
for cooperation
between SCHERDEL
and FGR and is the
SCHERDELGroup representative
in the Czech
Service Centre area. He is
the contact for all customers
in the Czech Republic
and responsible for
developing new product
areas.
Contact data:
Tel.: +420 374 702117
Fax: +420 374 702112
Mobile: +420 607 965 966
Email:
peter.belsan@scherdel.de
FGR Midalu – a dream
on two wheels
SCHERDEL supplies valve springs for the
world’s most powerful production motorcycle
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his motorcycle gets the pulse of
speed junkies around the world
racing. After being in development for
more than six years, the FGR Midalu
with a 2500cc V6 engine was recently
presented in the Czech Republic. The
technical data of this superbike is quite
amazing: a 2442cc liquid-cooled V6 engine
developing more than 240 Hp and
200 Nm of torque. It also features an
aluminium engine block, Nikasil plated
cylinders and Wiseco pistons. The
bikeʼs valve springs are produced by
SCHERDEL and the Group is particularly
proud to be involved in this pioneering
project. After all, one of the cornerstones
of the companyʼs philosophy
is to be regarded as a trusted innovation
partner for technical advancements.
The project under the leadership
of FGR owner Miroslav Felgr was a
prestigious project for the Czech Republic
and was backed by the Czech
Ministry for Industry and Trade. The
governmentʼs basic idea was, if possible,
to only involve Czech cooperation
partners in the development and construction
of the bike. In this respect,
SCHERDEL had a decisive advantage
due to its production facility in the
Czech Republic and the excellent reputation
of its valve springs. Of the 44
project partners, only four, including
SCHERDEL, come from outside the
Czech Republic.
It is quite clear that the ʻnew star on
the motorcycle horizonʼ is definitely not
a ʻlow budget bikeʼ. This is underlined
by the exquisite materials, exclusive
components, the detailed construction
and delicately handcrafted parts.
Despite its size, the total configuration
only weighs about 270 kg. The basic
concept consists of a steel tube truss
with combined holder for the composite
fuel tank which merges into the seat
unit. A further carbon fibre part extends
from the engine to the rear light. In fact,
there are a total of 28 carbon fibre and
a vast number of die-cast aluminium
parts on board. The rear swing arm and
the engine cover are also carved out of
milled aluminium. The swing arm is actually
a copy of the one used on the
FGR 125 GP racing bike. The
SCHERDEL subsidiary INNOTEC also
provided its experience and expertise in
the field of research and development
for the design of the valve springs for
the FGR Midalu. Until the world premiere
of the FGR Midalu in the Czech
city of Usti nad Orlici, the 3-cylinder engine
of the Triumph Rocket III was for
many years considered the largest engine
ever to be put into widespread production.
However, this record has now
been captured by FGR and its owner
Miroslav Felgr. SCHERDEL congratulates
them and looks forward to further
successful cooperation in the future.
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