2010/10/27

RENARD - Exclusive carbon fiber motorcycle


Estonia is not a country known for motorcycles, but the reemergence of a pre-WW2 motorcycle brandname could change all that. Tallinn-based Renard Motorcycles will begin production of its GT next year. The bike's carbon-fiber and Kevlar monocoque chassis weighs just 11 kg and incorporates the airbox and fuel tank while the metal components, other than the Moto Guzzi 1200cc Quattrovalvole v-twin engine, are all CNC milled from a solid aircraft quality aluminum. The carbon parallelogram front suspension and design are reminiscent of a Confederate Wraith, as is the limited edition, stellar price (EUR75,000), craftsmanship and beauty.






















Both wheels are carbon fiber, while the Renard Grand Tourer's lightweight aircraft aluminum components are designed and modeled in 3D, then milled from a solid block by CNC machines.

Read more: gizmag.com

Photo's & text: gizmag.com

2010/10/24

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2010/10/21

Dave Akhurst - Greenfly - LPG fuel motorcycle

  
Built by Dave Akhurst

Engine type a-c single
Valve train SOHC, 2v
Displacement 499cc
Transmission V-belt CVT
Claimed horsepower 33 bhp @ 6500 rpm
Claimed torque 28.2 lb.-ft. @ 5400 rpm
Frame Aluminum monocoque
Front suspension Single-sided aluminum Mono-arm, BMW shock
Rear suspension Single-sided aluminum swingarm, Austin shock
Front brake Two-piston Grimeca caliper, 300mm disc
Rear brake Two-piston Grimeca caliper, 240mm disc
Front tire 4.10-18 Dunlop Roadmaster T100
Rear tire 4.10-18 Dunlop Roadmaster T100
Seat height na
Wheelbase 57.1 in.
Fuel capacity 2.0 gal.
Claimed wet weight 242 lbs.


Source photo & text: motorcyclistonline.com

More info on the GREENFLY: greenflymotorcycle.com

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Heinkel-Tourist with Steib-Sidecar

Heinkel-Tourist with Steib-Seitenwagen, the strong scooter was made from 1953 till 65 (4-Takt 1 cylinder aircooled)
The Steib company from Nürnberg made sidecars from 1914 till 57.



















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