VW Moto

m1moto · 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

Here's the article: http://www.autoblog.com/tag/volkswagen-motorcycle/

derby · July 10, 2008, 12:37:11 PM

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.

m1moto · July 10, 2008, 12:55:44 PM

It will definitely interesting,
I'm sure the styling will be all VW with the engine from KTM with some possible input from Porsche

x136 · 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.

ducatiz · July 10, 2008, 03:01:01 PM

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/

matt922 · July 10, 2008, 03:18:05 PM

looks like a 696 headlight

Triple J · July 10, 2008, 03:24:53 PM

Moto Morini Corsaro 1200 with a different headlight.

swerdna · July 10, 2008, 04:27:53 PM

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

x136 · 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. Turns out it uses an I4 Lupo engine, though.

Le Pirate · July 11, 2008, 01:49:02 PM

If it's TDI, i'll buy it.

acalles · July 11, 2008, 02:40:55 PM

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. 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

m1moto · 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://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/02/25/thunder-star-1200-diesel-by-star-twin/

http://www.vw3literlupoclub.com/1200_TDI_motorfiets.html

Popeye the Sailor · July 11, 2008, 05:14:43 PM

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://thekneeslider.com/archives/2005/02/25/thunder-star-1200-diesel-by-star-twin/

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.

cbartlett419 · July 11, 2008, 05:26:05 PM

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

Here's the article: http://www.autoblog.com/tag/volkswagen-motorcycle/

that rear wheel/tire looks fn enormous

x136 · July 11, 2008, 06:25:38 PM

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.

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