possible means to get back on a motorcycle... kind of.

[-scott-]

so recently I attended to SEMA show in Vegas, and happened upon a new vehicle. The gears in my head started turning regarding the possibility of adapting it & I just sent a formal letter off to the powers that be at the company, highlighting the possibilities of making it accessible - we'll see what happens.

power to weight ratio of a corvette, fuel economy better than a hybrid.

I'll let the pics speak for themselves:

[Tiger Racing]

Originally Posted by Scott Pruett

so recently I attended to SEMA show in Vegas, and happened upon a new vehicle.

That thing is pretty cool, but it doesn't say "motorcycle" to me. Of course, I don't really advocate street bike riding anymore. Not totally against it, but there are just so many idiots driving cars out there. I barely feel safe facing them in a car myself.

C.

[-scott-]

not the cheapest @ ~ $30k, but it is what it is.

specs, etc: http://www.thoroughbred-motorsports....nicalData.aspx

Chassis

• Thoroughbred Motorsports Frame
• Air Lift Suspension
• Progressive Shocks

Powertrain

• Ford 2.3 Liter 4-Cylinder Engine
• 150 Horsepower
• 160 Ft Lbs Torque
• Ford 5-Speed Automatic
  Transmission (w/ Reverse)

Wheels & Tires

• Billet Specialties 18x8 inch Wheels
• BF Goodrich Tires

Exterior

• Hand laid fiberglass body
• US Custom Paint

Interior

• Leather surfaces by Air Rider
• Ford component sales gauges and shifter
• Air conditioning and heat for
  both driver and passenger

Additional Features

• Power to weight ratio of a Corvette
• 11-Gallon Fuel Cell
• 7 cubic feet of trunk space
• Fuel economy that rivals the hybrids
• Front & rear billet wheels

Dimensions

• Length: 125 inches
• Width: 62 inches
• Height: 58 inches
• Weight: 1600 lbs.

Available Colors

• Black
• Candy Apple Red
• Black Cherry
• Silver
• Pearl White
• Yellow

[-scott-]

Originally Posted by Tiger Racing

That thing is pretty cool, but it doesn't say "motorcycle" to me. Of course, I don't really advocate street bike riding anymore. Not totally against it, but there are just so many idiots driving cars out there. I barely feel safe facing them in a car myself.

hey party pooper.

i'm not disagreeing w/ you, but try finding a two-wheel motorcycle that a quad with impaired hand function and weak trunk control could use.

[McDuff]

Hey Scott,

Thanks for alerting me to this thread.

I like the ass end of this thing, front end kinda looks like a Vespa or something.

The PtoW Ratio claim is impressive as hell, where is that engine? Did a good job of blending.

Will be interesting to see if the powers-that-be at the company have an interest, they could do something cool.

Unfortunately for "us" anything with only 1 front wheel is gonna have to be called a motorcycle.

And hey, $30K ain't that bad, check ths out:

http://www.disableddealer.com/item_v...?itemid=110527

edit: holy shit, just looked closer at specs; A/C & heat too, that's a concept I could use in Tx heat.

[-scott-]

my guess is the engine is up front somewhere. from a quick google search it appears to be the same 2.3l engine that the Ford Escape (hybrid and non) uses. I'm too lazy to find out what else it's used in - but coupled w/ a 5-spd auto tranny, there's not much room in the rear for it w/ a trunk - but i dunno... pic:



good find on the adapted bike on DD. $30k probably just feels like a lot to me at the moment... I mean, in my book this would more or less be a toy & not the primary means of transportation.

engine:

[Tiger Racing]

Originally Posted by Scott Pruett

hey party pooper.

I could get way realistic and talk about how crazy it is for a quad to even have an interest in riding motorcycles because of the danger, but as a race car driver, my credibility in this area may be sketchy to some people.

try finding a two-wheel motorcycle that a quad with impaired hand function and weak trunk control could use.

Oh, I think this is a very cool alternative to a real motorcycle. Way cooler than most alternatives I've seen, including that sidecar thing that is linked above. That just looks cumbersome and bulky and is the antithesis of what a motorcycle stands for to me.

$30k probably just feels like a lot to me at the moment... I mean, in my book this would more or less be a toy & not the primary means of transportation.

Yeah, that ain't cheap, but some bikes can easily cost that much.

C.

[2jazzyjeff]

the 1st thing that jumps out at me would be difficulty in transferring.. there goes that nice paint..

how come power to weight ratio of a Corvette? why not, duh.. a Ford product?

looks really cool the more i keep checking it out.. 30K a bit pricey for a part-time driver..

[McDuff]

Originally Posted by Scott Pruett

good find on the adapted bike on DD. $30k probably just feels like a lot to me at the moment... I mean, in my book this would more or less be a toy & not the primary means of transportation.

Actually I was trying to point out that the dude wants $40K for the bike on DD, hense the "$30k ain't bad". This thing could only be a toy, no way for primary transpo, so yeah it's still expensive.

I still want handlebars though

[McDuff]

Originally Posted by Tiger Racing

I could get way realistic and talk about how crazy it is for a quad to even have an interest in riding motorcycles because of the danger, but as a race car driver, my credibility in this area may be sketchy to some people.

Yup, sketchy. As you know, when it's in your blood...