August 26, 2005
What do the Rucker Performance Assassin and the Ford GT have in common?
At Rucker Performance, quality motorcycles and innovative design are keys to the success of the model line.
Using Key Technology
Rucker Performance is a leader in the V-twin industry – spearheading the way in advanced technology and manufacturing processes using a specific company, Superform USA. Linked together by design, both the Ford GT and the Assassin utilize Superform USA to build subassemblies.Pressure-forming Aluminum
The entire Ford GT skin and the complex curves of the Assassin gas tank are created by pressure-forming sheets of aluminum. This proprietary process from Superform allows Rucker Performance to create consistent shapes and designs that are almost impossible to achieve with metal stamping.Rucker Explains Design
“The Assassin began as a clean sheet of paper design,” explains Bill Rucker, President of Rucker Performance. “It is built for speed with super light-weight components like a carbon fiber chin spoiler, rear fender assembly, front fender, seat and light housing. We employed Superform USA for speed of construction, consistent quality and unique out-of-the-box design.”
Some other manufacturers utilizing Superform USA process include Panoz, Bently and the Aston Martin automobile, the Vanquish.