Check out this new moto!

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January 7th, 2003, 11:28 AM
Thunderwind

Check out this new moto!

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...how_dodge_dc_1

Quote:

Chrysler Group Chief Operating Officer Wolfgang Bernhard motors along the stage aboard the brand-new Dodge Tomahawk V-10, 8.3-liter (505 cubic inch) concept motorcycle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 6, 2003. The Tomahawk features four-wheel independent suspension, and the superbike's engine, borrowed from the Viper sports car, can propel it at speeds of nearly 400 mph .

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January 7th, 2003, 01:18 PM
Pebs

Wow... thats a pretty neat bike.. I dont like the looks of it very much... but Im not the one buyin the thing either ;) Its a fast mo fo too! Good pick!
January 7th, 2003, 01:27 PM
PacMan

It’s got nothing on the bat-bike.. or whatever it was called.

Damn.. viper engine on a bike.. Was this some rich guy’s fantasy or something?
January 7th, 2003, 05:17 PM
Stalemate

http://us.news1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com...2214764637.jpg

I had to post that pic.

Awesome looking bike.

Reminds me of Judge Dredd's ride. :cool:
January 7th, 2003, 07:27 PM
Outcoded

Now that's just being silly.
January 7th, 2003, 10:26 PM
FatalException0E

There are already at least two companies selling motorcycles with big car engines. There's the famous <a href="http://www.bosshosscycle.com/second.html">Boss Hoss</a>, as well as <a href="http://www.kannonv8.com/">Kannon</a>, and I have to tell ya, Dodge's is the ugliest way to do it.

How the #@*& does that thing steer????
How the #@*& does that thing lean????
January 7th, 2003, 11:47 PM
Stalemate

Just to sow discord in this thread, I happen to appreciate the look they're going for - straying away from the accepted norms of "muscle" or "street" and have a unique design.

:D
January 8th, 2003, 10:58 AM
Outcoded

Or the Westfield way, couple of bike engines in a car that weighs a little more than a bike. :D
January 8th, 2003, 12:29 PM
Chëëzmønkëy

thats a beaute
January 8th, 2003, 12:36 PM
El Clammino

The Wheels seems rather wide to do the lean over turns that the kind of speeds this puppy moves at. Plus that LOOOONG wheelbase...

I might have to re learn how to ride...
January 8th, 2003, 12:39 PM
El Clammino

Quote:

Originally posted by FatalException0E
and I have to tell ya, Dodge's is the ugliest way to do it.

How the #@*& does that thing steer????
How the #@*& does that thing lean????

As usual with Dodge, UGLY, UGLY, UGLY.

But Fast no doubt, i wonder if it will have the 10yr/100K Mileage warranty as their cars do.
January 8th, 2003, 02:18 PM
[NeoZeeD]

thats kwazzyyyy it has break light in between the wheels.
me want

https://forums.windrivers.com/images.../2003/01/1.jpg
January 8th, 2003, 02:19 PM
[NeoZeeD]

it kinda reminds me of those bikes from the movie tron
January 8th, 2003, 02:54 PM
Ya_know

Quote:

Originally posted by [NeoZeeD]
thats kwazzyyyy it has break light in between the wheels.
me want

http://autoshow.msn.com/autoshow2003...Tomahawk-r.jpg

Speaking of breaks, look at the size of those roters! Even so, coming down from 400mph, I think the stoping distance will still be over 1000ft. That is scary...:eek:
January 8th, 2003, 03:40 PM
Outcoded

Problem with that is, 400mph and lock one - you're puree.
January 8th, 2003, 05:14 PM
Spawn_X

actually problem is the air resistance at 400mph.

after 260 you'll be thrown off.
January 8th, 2003, 05:22 PM
El Clammino

Quote:

Originally posted by Spawn_X
actually problem is the air resistance at 400mph.

after 260 you'll be thrown off.

Hang on, HANG ON TIGHT!!!:devil: :devil: :devil:
January 8th, 2003, 07:19 PM
Outcoded

This is true, no windscreen.
January 8th, 2003, 10:27 PM
FatalException0E

...and if the wheels don't lean, why would they bother using motorcycle tires............
January 9th, 2003, 08:53 AM
Outcoded

So, we need wider wheels, a passenger compartment, a stereo would be good.... Hmmm, think I've worked out some sketches.....

http://www.dodge.com/grab_life/fun_s...img/large2.jpg http://www.dodge.com/grab_life/fun_s...img/large1.jpg

What do you think? could it work?
January 9th, 2003, 09:07 AM
Ya_know

Quote:

Originally posted by FatalException0E
...and if the wheels don't lean, why would they bother using motorcycle tires............

The wheels would have to lean in a turn. Additionally, the article said each wheel is on an independent suspension, which adds more weight to that conclusion.
January 9th, 2003, 09:10 AM
Ya_know

And as I recall, someone said this thing would do almost 400mph, the article says:

"The 1,500-pound Tomahawk can reach 60 miles an hour in about 2.5 seconds, and has a theoretical top speed of 300 mph"

No wonder we are all freaking out. 300 sounds a little more realistic, just as crazy, but realistic...
January 9th, 2003, 10:34 AM
Spawn_X

Its a typo on their end, not sure about what though.

some more facts:

http://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/tomahawk.html

this is where it says the 400mph:

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/030107/80/dhzjw.html

"Tuesday January 7, 01:29 PM
Dodge introduced its Tomahawk V-10, 8.3-litre (505 cubic inch) concept motorcycle at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 6, 2003. The superbike features independent four-wheel suspension, and its engine, borrowed from the Viper sports car, can propel the Tomahawk at speeds of nearly 400 mph, according to Dodge. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook"

Also says it on another page in yahoo..

I believe you are correct, they made a mistake with the 400mph. However I'm sure that it can hit at least 350.

You're talking about a viper V10...
January 9th, 2003, 03:34 PM
Spawn_X

btw the bike better be 1500 pounds, because anything less and it won't stay on the ground. well maybe they could shave off 200 pounds tops.
January 9th, 2003, 04:23 PM
Fubarian

a sick bastard like me would try to put a turbo or a supercharger on it :D
January 9th, 2003, 04:30 PM
Spawn_X

ur right.

a sick bastard like you would try.

but a crazy bastard like me would.

:)
January 9th, 2003, 04:59 PM
Stalemate

Quote:

Originally posted by Spawn_X
btw the bike better be 1500 pounds, because anything less and it won't stay on the ground. well maybe they could shave off 200 pounds tops.

The body/chassis is billet aluminum... 1500 lbs is what they say it'S weight is.