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Road Hopper TYPE5 Shovel Iron Edition - 2022 Specifications and Reviews
The 2022 Road Hopper Type5 Shovel Iron Edition is a custom cruiser built for riders seeking authentic vintage styling and raw character. Powered by a 1518cc S&S Shovel V-twin engine, it delivers classic American muscle with genuine period-correct aesthetics. Best known for its throwback design and accessible performance, it appeals to cruiser enthusiasts who value heritage engineering and distinctive presence.
2022
General information | |
| Category | Custom / cruiser |
| Year | 2022 |
| Model | Road Hopper Type5 Shovel Iron Edition |
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Engine and Transmission Specifications | |
| Driveline | Open primary |
| Clutch | Wet multiplate coil spring |
| Transmission type | Chain (final drive) |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Bore x Stroke | 92.0 x 114.3 mm (3.6 x 4.5 inches) |
| Compression | 8.5:1 |
| Engine details | S and S Shovel engine |
| Engine type | V2, four-stroke |
| Capacity: | 1518.0 ccm (92.63 cubic inches) |
Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels | |
| Seat | Single person seat |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. Wilwood 2-P |
| Front brakes | Single disc. HD 1-Piston |
| Rear tire | 5.00-16 |
| Front tire | 5.00-16 |
| Front Suspension | Springer fork |
| Rake (fork angle) | 33.2° |
| Frame type | Goose neck |
Physical measures and capacities | |
| Oil capacity | 2.80 litres (2.96 US quarts) |
| Fuel capacity | 7.00 litres (1.85 US gallons) |
| Wheelbase | 1600 mm (63.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 720 mm (28.3 inches) |
| Overall length | 2300 mm (90.6 inches) |
| Overall height | 930 mm (36.6 inches) |
| Seat height | 660 mm (26.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
| Dry weight | 260.0 kg (573.2 pounds) |
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Other specs | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay |
| Comments | Made in Japan by Zero Engineering. Special edition. |
| Light | 12V 55/60 W headlight |
| Electrical | 12V 19 Ah battery |
| Instruments | Analogue |
| Starter | Electric |
| Color options | Green, black |
Performance Profile & Rider Fit
7.5s
0-60 mph (est.)
Best For
Track5%
City40%
Cornering25%
Daily Riding35%
Touring20%
Passenger10%
Rider Profile
| Best For | This bike suits an experienced rider comfortable with a low-revving, kick-back V-twin, springer front end, and unconventional custom geometry. |
| Purpose | It's built as a boutique, style-first custom cruiser for slow cruising and showing off rather than covering serious distance or speed. |
| Rider Fit | The very low 660mm seat height and light dry weight make it easy to flat-foot and manage at a standstill, though the stretched-out custom stance demands a relaxed, arms-forward riding position. |
| Character | It has the raw, mechanical soul of a hand-built Japanese chopper, with a rigid-feeling springer fork, big carbureted shovel-style V-twin, and minimalist single-seat attitude. |
| Not Ideal For | It's not for riders wanting modern sport handling, long-distance touring comfort, a passenger, or any kind of off-road capability. |
Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.
Rider Reviews
Total comments: 1
MotorcycleDB Review
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