BIG BEAR CHOPPERS Athena Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The Athena ProStreet EFI X-Wedge from the Big Bear Choppers is addressed to the more eco-friendly among riders, but who still prefer a no-compromise American chopper. At its heart lies a 1917cc, BBC-S&S 117 SMOOTH EFI X-Wedge powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and can produce 97 horsepower and 153 horsepower at the crankshaft. This newly developed engine has been designed to offer V-twin performance, but still conform to the 2010 EPA standards.

This chopper, as all the models from the BBC, has an aggressive design, and is sure to turn heads no matter where one decides to wear it. The most eye-catching features of this machine are the sunken seat, which offers one of the most comfortable riding positions among BBC motorcycles, the Devil's Tail swingarm with the matching rear fender, and the stretched frame with hot rod hole drilled outer skins.

The Athena ProStreet EFI from the Big Bear Choppers is one of the most aggressive and eye-catching machines ever to be designed by the American brand. Unlike its chopper brother, its stretched frame and front-end have more normal sizes, but without making it any less beautiful. The Devil's Tail swingarm and matching fender are also present, and the fuel tank has one of the most unique designs from the BBC line-up.

The EFI-suffixed model sports a 1819cc, BBC-S&S V111 EFI Evolution engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission with overdrive, that produces 116 horsepower and 167 Nm of torque. This model is better suited for countries with more capricious climates, the closed-loop EFI offering the same performance, no matter the ambient conditions, as opposed to the Carb-suffixed model.

The Athena ProStreet Carb addresses riders who want a more traditional raked front end, but, at the same time, the aggressiveness that Athena models have always boasted. The comfortable and innovative sunken seat allows for a more comfortable riding position, while the Devil's Tail swingarm is sure to make this machine turn heads in any gathering.

This particular model addresses the more nostalgic among riders, and comes with an S&S carburetor. At its heart lies a 1819cc, BBC-S&S V111 Carb Evolution powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and can produce a claimed 116 horsepower and 167 Nm of torque.

The Big Bear Choppers Athena Chopper EFI X-Wedge is one of the boldest and most aggressive designs from the American brand. It is sure to turn heads no matter where one decides to ride it, thanks to the industrial hot rod drilled holes in the stretched frame, the Devil's Tail swingarm, or the fender that perfectly matches the patented swingarm.

This model, unlike its siblings, comes with a larger displacement. At its heart lies a 1917cc, BBC-S&S 117 SMOOTH EFI X-Wedge paired to a six-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and can produce 97 horsepower and 153 Nm of torque at the crankshaft. This engine is addressed to air-cooled V-twin fans, but still conform to 2010 EPA standards.

When it comes to stretched production choppers, it is hard to top the Big Bear Choppers Athena Chopper EFI. The most noticeable design features are the insudtrial hot rod drilled holes in the stretched frame, the Devil's Tail swingarm with a matching rear fender, or the cast aluminium wheels. In addition, this machine, as all from the BBC, can be purchased for almost half it's price as unassembled.

At its heart lies a 1819cc, BBC-S&S V111 EFI Evolution powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission with overdrive, and can produce 116 horsepower and 167 Nm of torque. There isn't virtually any difference, performance-wise, between the EFI model and the Carb one, unless changes in temperature and atmospheric conditions occur, the closed-loop EFI being able to maintain the same level of performance. This model is more suited for riders who want to enjoy winding mountain roads.

The Big Bear Choppers Athena Chopper has first been designed for the Discovery Channel Biker Build-Off televised competition, which it won in the end, and went on to become one of the models available for purchase from the BBC. Certain design features, such as the Devil's Tail swingarm, a rear fender to match the bold design of the swingarm, and a stretched frame ensured its televised award, and seriously increase its desirability among BBC fans, and not only.

At its heart lies a 1819cc, BBC-S&S V111 Carb Evolution powerhouse paired to a six-speed, manual transmisison with overdrive and can produce 116 horsepower and 167 Nm of torque. This particular engine is suited for the more nostalgic among riders, thanks to the unique sound and feel a carburetor offers.