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The Suzuki Biplane
Unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show of 2007
Just one look at this incredible concept motorcycle and you feel the
exhilaration of riding the open road. Admittedly, the Suzuki
Biplane doesn't much represent it's alleged inspirations (a biplane)
but it is a spectacularly gorgeous motorcycle.
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Truly the Extreme! Certainly not built for speed . . .
but would make a great 'movie bike."
We have no clue as to who built this awesome cycle nor do we have
any specifications on it. However, it is such an awesome (and
sinister) looking machine that we just had to post it. The
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Victory Vision 800
This is a true concept bike and it illustrates the
creative (albeit radical) vision of the Victory designers and
engineers.
The Victory Vision 800 is powered by an 800 cc flat
parallel twin. A unique single-sided swing arm incorporates a
shaft drive connected to a continuously variable transmission, (CVT).
The use of long running boards suggests the Victory's traditional
cruiser style riding position. The lack of any foot controls,
clutch, or gears most likely allows the rear brake to sit on the
handlebars.
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T-Rex
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The unusual three-wheeled T-Rex is somewhat of a hybrid union
between a sports car and a motorcycle.
It is built around a 1200cc motorcycle engine, with a reverse-trike design
(two wheels in front, one at the rear) that gives it the characteristics of both machines. It's
nimble and quick like a cycle but handles like a small sports car.
It achieves a respectable acceleration of zero to 60 mph
in just 4.1 seconds and tops out at 140 mph. on the high end.
The T-Rex offers an interesting alternative to owning a sports car
and a motorcycle . . . can't decide which one you want most?
Have limited garage space? Get a T-Rex!
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Rear view of the T-Rex
The T-Rex can accommodate two people!
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Peugeot Quark
The fuel cell powered Peugeot
Quark is somewhere between a four wheeled motorcycle a quad or even
a car. It may look like an ATV but it is not designed for true
off-road conditions.
Each of its four wheels are powered by an individual electric motor.
The motors are powered by hydrogen fuel cells. The quark is a
pure concept that may never go into production, but it does give a
glimpse of the exotic and unusual technologies that will soon be
available to cyclists.
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The Dodge Tomahawk
The Tomahawk was first unveiled at the
Detroit Auto Show of 2003.
This show bike is powered by the 500 hp 8.3 liter V-10 that is found
in the
legendary Dodge Viper.
Many have portrayed this incredible machine as "The Widow Maker" due
to its completely insane power equation and the implications of
trying to use it all! Theoretically, the engine could propel
the Tomahawk to well over 300 mph. One would have to believe
that at that incredible speed, the obviously poor aerodynamics of
the bike would make it very unstable and . . . well suicidal!
But it sure is an awesome bike
to cruise at legal speeds.
Dodge has sold a limited number of Tomahawks to 'financially secure'
enthusiasts who think of the Tomahawk as a rideable piece of modern
art.
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The BMW Wahnsinn ('insanity' in German)
The fuel cell powered BMW Wahnsinn is a concept motorcycle intended
for the urban rider. The design is intended to both highlight
the use of advanced
technologies, while retaining the essence of a conventional motorcycle.
The BMW Wahnsinn features an unusual, single-sided, hub-centre
steering system. The bodywork, seat and engine cover has a sleek
uncluttered appearance which also effectively masks the usual mechanical elements
of a motorcycle.
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All articles by: Dr. Von Zuko 2008© |
