I did a search, if this has been posted before then please delete
Looks like VW is getting into the moto business
(http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_521/car_photo_260853_25.jpg)
Here's the article: http://www.autoblog.com/tag/volkswagen-motorcycle/ (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/volkswagen-motorcycle/)
What we can say for sure is that the rumored bike isn't likely to look anything like the picture above, which nonetheless is an interesting mash-up of an Aprilia trellis frame along with bodywork from MV Agusta.
It will definitely interesting,
I'm sure the styling will be all VW with the engine from KTM with some possible input from Porsche
At one point, VW was on the verge (so they said) of making a three-wheeled vehicle, two wheels in front, one in back. If that thing was powered by a motorcycle-esque engine, a regular motorcycle wouldn't be too much of a leap.
I hope they do it. The more the merrier.
wouldn't be the first.
Volkswagen of Brasil long ago put a stroked-down Bug engine in a bike frame. It was called the Amazonas.
http://amazonas.50megs.com/
looks like a 696 headlight
Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 with a different headlight. [roll]
Quote from: x136 on July 10, 2008, 01:11:18 PM
At one point, VW was on the verge (so they said) of making a three-wheeled vehicle, two wheels in front, one in back. If that thing was powered by a motorcycle-esque engine, a regular motorcycle wouldn't be too much of a leap.
I hope they do it. The more the merrier.
You mean the 1L?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_1-litre_car
The 1L engine might make a good powerplant for a small motorcycle, but I was thinking of the GX3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_GX3). Turns out it uses an I4 Lupo engine, though.
If it's TDI, i'll buy it.
;D
Quote from: x136 on July 10, 2008, 04:32:37 PM
The 1L engine might make a good powerplant for a small motorcycle, but I was thinking of the GX3 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_GX3). Turns out it uses an I4 Lupo engine, though.
GX3 was pretty awesome.. I would have bought one for sure.. then swapped the 1.6, for a 1.8 bottom end, and supercharged that sucker. 250ish HP range with tons of torque.. would have been interesting [evil]
There was the Thunderstar that had a VW turbo diesel from a Lupo, huge gobs of torque
(http://www.vw3literlupoclub.com/res_171_7146.JPG)
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/02/25/thunder-star-1200-diesel-by-star-twin/ (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/02/25/thunder-star-1200-diesel-by-star-twin/)
http://www.vw3literlupoclub.com/1200_TDI_motorfiets.html (http://www.vw3literlupoclub.com/1200_TDI_motorfiets.html)
Quote from: m1moto on July 11, 2008, 05:05:25 PM
There was the Thunderstar that had a VW turbo diesel from a Lupo, huge gobs of torque
(http://www.vw3literlupoclub.com/res_171_7146.JPG)
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/02/25/thunder-star-1200-diesel-by-star-twin/ (http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/02/25/thunder-star-1200-diesel-by-star-twin/)
http://www.vw3literlupoclub.com/1200_TDI_motorfiets.html (http://www.vw3literlupoclub.com/1200_TDI_motorfiets.html)
If I could find a place to order one of those, I would. I've liked them since I first read about them.
Quote from: m1moto on July 10, 2008, 12:32:52 PM
I did a search, if this has been posted before then please delete
Looks like VW is getting into the moto business
(http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/images/front_picture_library_UK/dir_521/car_photo_260853_25.jpg)
Here's the article: http://www.autoblog.com/tag/volkswagen-motorcycle/ (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/volkswagen-motorcycle/)
that rear wheel/tire looks fn enormous
Quote from: m1moto on July 11, 2008, 05:05:25 PMThere was the Thunderstar that had a VW turbo diesel from a Lupo, huge gobs of torque
Turbocharged automobile engine in a motorcycle, with a radiator (and an intercooler?), and it still manages to look very clean. Pity about all the carbon fiber, but damn that thing must be fun.
Quote from: x136 on July 11, 2008, 06:25:38 PM
Turbocharged automobile engine in a motorcycle, with a radiator (and an intercooler?), and it still manages to look very clean. Pity about all the carbon fiber, but damn that thing must be fun.
They had to do all the CF or else the weight would have been far too excessive. As it is, it's pushing the upper limits.
Yeah, it's no featherweight as it is.
I'd totally rattle-can all the CF surfaces, though. 8)
Definitely strong similarities:
(http://gallery.mvagusta.net/image_db/aussiemv/2364.jpg)