2012 Confederate x132 Hellcat Review

The X132 is the third age group of the Hellcat model from boutique manufacturer, partner Motorcycles. According to Confederate founder and CEO, Matt chamber, it’s the most important Hellcat to date.





Proof of this new concept is found in the three iterations of the 2012 Hellcat; the current Speedster and approaching Roadster and GT models. Chambers likens the Hellcat Speedster to Ducati’s Monster whereas the Roadster will be more akin to the Diavel. Footpeg placement will be relocated from its current position beneath the swingarm pivot to below the output shaft. The wheelbase will be longer and the chassis more rapidly to the ground. Rake is relaxed from 23.5 degrees on the Speedster to 30 degrees on the Roadster

The Hellcat GT is more of a styling exercise wherein it will retain the Speedster’s pattern but will be a modern understanding of a 1950’s Grand Prix racer (can’t wait to see that!). The Roadster should be available as soon as April with the GT coming sometime this summer. All three models will carry the same $45,000 MSRP.