Description
Please Note: If the next owner of this Vyrus wishes to bring it to the US, it would need to go through a US importer and that would add $20,000 to the purchase price to cover shipping and importation costs. US buyers would get a MSO through Bimota Spirit and the founder of Vyrus (Ascanio Rodorigo) would meet the buyer at Bimota Spirit as part of the importation process.
In addition, while this bike was built in late 2023/early 2024, it is homologated as a 2022 model so we have updated the listing to reflect that.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Vyrus is a boutique Italian manufacturer that was founded in 2003 by Ascanio Rodorigo — the same visionary who helped spearhead the development of the Bimota Tesi. Based in Rimini, the shop is located just a few miles down the road from Rodorigo’s former employer. The Vyrus team works almost exclusively with Ducati motors, cradling each one in a hub-steered frame and wrapping them in a plethora of top-notch parts.
Their newest creation is the Alyen 998, which takes a Ducati 1299 Superquadro motor producing 202 horsepower and encases it in a magnesium Omega frame. Ducati specifically built 20 motors for the Alyen production run, and the factory electronics help ensure that this engine meets Euro 5 regulations.
The design started from a sketch by Adrian Morton, who used to be the Lead Designer at MV Agusta. It was then refined by Ascanio and a Japanese desinger named Yutaka Igarashi – Vyrus notes that they created 57 different versions over 9 years. The front end typically captures everyone’s attention as it features a cantilevered “head” that’s independent from the body and what Vyrus calls the HWSS: Hydraulic Wired Steering System. This mechanism utilizes two steel cables tied to the ends of the handlebar and the sides of the wheel, sealed in a special sheath with a “special fluid based on nano particles inside which, like a hydraulic piston, push the movement of the wheel while maintaining a comfortable and safe driving feeling, included a steering damper simulation of sensibility.”
Magnesium was used all over this bike: the “Omega” frame’s, front and rear swingarms, foot pegs, shift lever, anti-dive suspension, and anchoring beams are all made out of the lightweight material – Vyrus says that “In the past, magnesium was vulnerable to external agents such as UV rays or humidity. Today there are technologies that allow to guarantee their integrity “for life” and Vyrus has been able to research and find the appropriate technical solutions.”
Vyrus also uses a tremendous amount of carbon fiber: “the body of the machine is a carbon fiber casing which encloses the tanks in the two side bellies and the radiator in the upper central part. The body is a load-bearing structure made by layering various layers in resin- impregnated fabric which is cooked in an autoclave at 120 degrees C. The final layer of the composite is in unidirectional fabric (UD), that is an infinite series of centesimal thickness filaments all arranged in one direction. Arranging these layers in various directions allows a control of the resistance of the piece, calculated according to the needs. Furthermore, the final UD surface has an absolutely unique visual aspect, very elegant, it looks like a refined wood grain.”
Vyrus partnered with ROTOBOX for a “special series of composite wheels of exceptional workmanship and technical characteristics.” Complementing the lightweight wheels are Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP V3 tires and Brembo calipers with the option of carbon ceramic rotors.
This example is VIN: ZA998800RNNH50001. The seller is a distributor for Vyrus and can ship it to anywhere in the world, he notes that this was used as a show bike to promote Vyrus and the Alyen at multiple events. US buyers – please take note of our comment at the top of the listing.
This is a brand new bike and it has never been ridden.
We have spoken with Bob Steinbugler at Bimota Spirit and he confirms that there is currently only one other Vyrus Alyen in the United States.
Modifications:
Per the seller, there are no modifications as “all Alyens are tailor made.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: the seller states that there are no cosmetic blemishes.
Currently located in Rimini, Italy, this Vyrus has never been registered and it is offered on the original European Certificate of Conformity (COC). Have any Alyen stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
