V8 a spree?

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:15 pm

http://www.conleyprecision.com/609.htm anybody got 6 grand lying around?

Bear45-70 · Post by **Bear45-70** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:33 pm

How about this V-Twin?

That be 410 cubic inches , not c.c.'s
Gunbus 410 Cubic Inch V-Twin

The Gunbus 410 cubic inch V-Twin motorcycle is complete. The monster engine placed in a motorcycle frame of comparable size looked impossible and many who saw the photos were skeptical of the bike ever being finished but I guess, Clemens F. Leonhardt is one of those persistent guys who ignores the naysayers and keeps at his work.

The fuel injected, 45 degree 6728 cc / 410 cubic inch V-Twin runs through a 3 speed transmission with reverse and actually looks pretty good in its finished state compared to the initial photos, in fact, everything looks good. It puts out 523 foot pounds of torque. Seat height is 31.5 inches and overall length is 136 inches. It is a little heavy at 1433 pounds so high speed corner carving might be an issue and there aren't any photos of the big bike on the road so I guess we'll have to wait for the road test, that is if someone can actually road test this monster.
This is actually going to go into limited series production and a sidecar will be available as well which might help with balance when waiting at a light. I don't even want to think about a driveway tipover.

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 3:39 pm

That's just flat out impractical.

Bear45-70 · Post by **Bear45-70** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:27 pm

Kenny_McCormic wrote:That's just flat out impractical.

Most assuredly and a V-8 in a Spree would be practical how?

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:32 pm

Its only a 100cc engine. At least a V8 spree would be rideable unlike that thing which would require mammoth training wheels.

Bear45-70 · Post by **Bear45-70** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 4:37 pm

Kenny_McCormic wrote:Its only a 100cc engine. At least a V8 spree would be rideable unlike that thing which would require mammoth training wheels.

The V-10 bike that Chysler built was riden by any number of people. But a $7K Spree is way past practical too.

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Tue Aug 26, 2008 8:46 pm

6k for only about 6hp with that v8.. hmm, I think I'll pass

and DIO swap instead! much cheaper, and faster at a fraction of that cost lol

but mini v8 in a scooter is a fun idea