Always thought these were pretty cool, no idea how they are to ride/own.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FB0iXge8kI...0/img_9640.jpg
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Always thought these were pretty cool, no idea how they are to ride/own.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FB0iXge8kI...0/img_9640.jpg
what is it
Bimota Tesi, here is a factory product shot...looks like a different type of swing arm, but concept is the same.
http://www.mototype.com/pics/5401/sm...tesi_2d_05.jpg
more pics of the type of bike in the killboy pic ...
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...i3Da-small.jpg
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...i3Db-small.jpg
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...i3Dc-small.jpg
http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...i3Dd-small.jpg
The details....
2011 Bimota S - International Specifications
USA MSRP - See dealer for pricing in USD
Canada MSRP - See dealer for pricing in CDN
European MSRP - € 28,645
ENGINEType: Ducati 1100DS
Configuration: 90 degree L-Twin
Displacement: 1079cc
Cooling: air/oil
Compression Ratio: 10.5±0.5:1
Valves per Cylinder: 2
Bore x Stroke: 98.0mm x 71.5mm
Redline: 9000rpm
Valve Angle: intake: 28 degree, outlet: 28 degree
Valvetrain Type: Desmodromic
Fuel Pump: Bitron 3.5bar, electronic
Throttle Body: 45mm
Air Filter: Paper
Exhaust System: 2 in 1 in 2, inox
Injection: Magneti Marelli
Lubrication: Wet Sump
Fuel Tank: 4.2gal/1.3gal reserve (16l/5l reserve)TRANSMISSIONType: Dry Clutch, multi-disc
Clutch: Hydraulic
Primary Drive: 32/59 teeth
Final Drive: 15/40 teeth
Gear Ratio: VI - 28/24; V - 24/23; IV - 22/24; III - 20/27; II - 17/30; I - 15/37CHASSISWheelbase: 54.7in (1390mm)
Steering Angle: 18.5 degrees
Swingarm Lenth: 20.3±0.8in (515±20mm)
Seat Height: 31.5in (800mm)
Footpeg Height: 15.2in (385mm)
Handlebar Height: 33.5in (850mm)
Steering Rod Center to Seat Center: 27.4in (695mm)
Front Suspension: Monoshock, Pull-Rod Extreme Tech, fully adjustable (Preload - External Hydraulic device, Compression, Rebound, travel 4.5in (115mm)
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17.0 Forged Alluminium Alloy
Front Brake: Double 320mm Brembo floating discs, Brembo Radial Caliper, 4-piston, 4-pad
Rear Suspension: Monoshock, Push-Rod Extreme Tech, fully adjustable (Pre-load, Compression, Rebound)
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17.0 Forged Aluminium Alloy
Rear Wheel Trail: 4.5in (115mm)
Rear Brake: 220mm Brembo Disc , 2-piston, 2-pad
Curb Weight: 370lb (168kg)
Also see Britten V1000. A guy from New Zealand that built a bike in his garage that massacred the Japanese Big 4 on the track.
http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2008/...ycle-ever.html
Vyrus makes something similar:
http://www.asphaltandrubber.com/wp-c...nveiling-1.jpg
http://www.altoracing.co.uk/Racing/i...us%20small.jpg
I'm so confused looking at that bike. Kudos to an innovative design though.
Original photo is a Bimota Tesi 3D.
The Vyrus is just Bimota Tesi's with upgraded parts and "upgraded" price.
I so want one but I lack funding... and they're not sold in Canada, yet (from what I've heard).