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Ex–Eddie Van Halen 2008 Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat

Sold for $62,000 on 6/19/23comments-icon76Comments
Ex–Eddie Van Halen 2008 Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat

BaT Essentials

Location: Champaign, Illinois 61820
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 1C9SF29038B908006
  • Originally Owned By Eddie Van Halen
  • 315 Miles
  • 131ci V-Twin
  • Five-Speed Transmission
  • Carbon-Fiber Fenders & Fuel Tank
  • Carbon-Fiber Blackstone Wheels
  • Marzocchi Inverted Fork
  • Penske Piggyback Shocks
  • Triple ISR Disc Brakes
  • Triple LED Headlights
  • Bar-End Mirrors
  • Swingarm-Mounted Taillight
  • Side Stand
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #111059


This 2008 Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat was first owned by rocker Eddie Van Halen before being acquired by the seller in 2017, and it now has 315 miles. The bike is powered by a 131ci V-twin paired with a five-speed transmission and features matte carbon-fiber bodywork. Equipment incudes Blackstone carbon-fiber wheels, a Marzocchi inverted fork, dual Penske piggyback shocks, a belt-drive primary, a final drive chain, a padded solo seat, and ISR triple disc brakes with radially mounted calipers. This Hellcat is now offered with a clean Illinois title in the seller’s name.

Ex–Eddie Van Halen 2008 Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat

Motorcycle designer J.T. Nesbitt styled the Hellcat during his time at Confederate, and this example features a 4.1-gallon fuel tank and fenders that are rendered in matte carbon fiber. Additional equipment includes triple headlights, a padded solo seat, a side stand, forward controls, and a swingarm-mounted taillight.

Ex–Eddie Van Halen 2008 Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat

Three-spoke 18″ Blackstone carbon-fiber wheels are mounted with 130/60 front and 240/40 rear Metzeler ME880 Marathon tires. Suspension consists of a Marzocchi 50mm inverted fork as well as dual Penske piggyback shocks mounted to the swingarm. Braking is handled by dual 300mm drilled rotors and radially mounted six-piston ISR calipers up front and a single 280mm drilled rotor and a two-piston ISR caliper at the rear.

Ex–Eddie Van Halen 2008 Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat

The black handlebar carries dual bar-end mirrors and billet ISR hydraulic master cylinders. A Motogadget analog tachometer with an inset digital speedometer is mounted to the top riser clamp while a Harley-Davidson temperature gauge is secured between the top triple clamp and the fuel tank. The digital odometer indicates 315 miles, 18 of which were ridden under current ownership.

Ex–Eddie Van Halen 2008 Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat

The solid-mounted air-cooled 131ci V-twin was factory rated at 137 horsepower and breathes through an exposed conical filter element and a two-into-two exhaust system. The heat-wrapped header pipes merge into a central chamber which allows exhaust gases to exit through either side of the tubular swingarm. The oil was changed and the battery was replaced in preparation for the sale.

Ex–Eddie Van Halen 2008 Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat

Power is sent to the rear wheel through a belt-driven primary, a close-ratio five-speed transmission, and a drive chain.

Ex–Eddie Van Halen 2008 Confederate F131 Hellcat Combat

Documentation establishing Eddie Van Halen’s ownership is included in the sale.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $62,000 by VaGripper320
Auction Ended June 19, 2023 at 2:42PM PT
Bids 56
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