Troll Supertwin 2001 — Specifications

One often imagines that sporty V2 engines are the domain of Italians or Americans. Yet, in 2001, an obscure Norwegian firm called Troll Motorcycle decided to launch its own Supertwin, an industrial gamble as bold as its name.

This Troll Supertwin is based on an engine that evokes the late 1990s. Its 904 cm³ V-twin, with a generous bore of 92 mm, delivers 79 horsepower at 7500 rpm and a torque of 76 Nm at lower revs. The figures won’t overwhelm a Honda VTR1000 Firestorm or a Ducati 900 SS, but they promise a supple power curve and a musicality characteristic of the V2. With a dry weight announced at 177 kg and a wheelbase of 1415 mm, the geometry suggests certain stability on long journeys.

The technical equipment reveals a pragmatic approach more than revolutionary. Final transmission by chain and a six-speed gearbox are standard, while electronic injection replaces the carburetors of yesteryear. The brakes, a double disc at the front and a single at the rear, should be sufficient to control performance. Tires in sizes 120 at the front and 180 at the rear, mounted on 17-inch rims, confirm the sporty and modern intention of the chassis.

This motorcycle is aimed at the informed enthusiast seeking mechanical eccentricity, the one for whom an Aprilia RSV Mille is already too common. It represents the charm of niche projects, where character takes precedence over the marketing roadmap. Its rarity makes it today a collector's item, a testament to Scandinavian audacity in a world dominated by Japanese and European giants.