Travertson Inc operates at 2870 Stirling Road in Hollywood as a custom motorcycle manufacturer and engineering firm with 20+ years of expertise in automotive and motorcycle design and fabrication. The company, founded and directed by Christian Travert, became recognized internationally for the V-Rex, a custom cruiser designed around Harley-Davidson's 120-horsepower V-Rod engine paired with a Travertson-engineered cast aluminum and composite frame. The V-Rex features 1250cc displacement producing 74 foot-pounds of torque, a modern street motorcycle-style suspension system designed to eliminate flex and nose-dive under braking, and a 682-pound running weight achieved through precision engineering.
The V-Rex was conceived from designs by computer illustrator Tim Cameron and has been featured on numerous magazine covers and in television and film productions. Travertson provides contract research and development, technical consulting, and custom fabrication services for clients in the automotive and motorcycle industries, serving both private collectors and dealers seeking specialized engineering expertise.
Common Questions
What is the Travertson V-Rex?
The V-Rex is a custom cruiser featuring a Harley-Davidson V-Rod 120-horsepower 1250cc engine paired with a Travertson-engineered frame using cast aluminum and composite materials. It weighs 682 pounds and produces 74 foot-pounds of torque at 7000 RPM.
What suspension system does the V-Rex use?
The V-Rex employs a modern street motorcycle-style suspension with a front-mounted monoshock arrangement designed to eliminate flex, provide stability at all speeds, and prevent nose-dive during braking.
Who designed the V-Rex and what has it been used for?
The V-Rex was originally conceived by computer illustrator Tim Cameron and brought to reality by Christian Travert. It has been featured on magazine covers and used in television and film productions.