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  1. January 8th, 2003, 05:14 PM #16
    Spawn_X
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    actually problem is the air resistance at 400mph.

    after 260 you'll be thrown off.
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  2. January 8th, 2003, 05:22 PM #17
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    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!!!
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  3. January 8th, 2003, 07:19 PM #18
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    This is true, no windscreen.
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  4. January 8th, 2003, 10:27 PM #19
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    ...and if the wheels don't lean, why would they bother using motorcycle tires............
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  5. January 9th, 2003, 08:53 AM #20
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    So, we need wider wheels, a passenger compartment, a stereo would be good.... Hmmm, think I've worked out some sketches.....



    What do you think? could it work?
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  6. January 9th, 2003, 09:07 AM #21
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    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.
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  7. January 9th, 2003, 09:10 AM #22
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    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...
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  8. January 9th, 2003, 10:34 AM #23
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    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...
    You are born small and you die small. How you are in between is up to you.
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  9. January 9th, 2003, 03:34 PM #24
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    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.
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  10. January 9th, 2003, 04:23 PM #25
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    a sick bastard like me would try to put a turbo or a supercharger on it
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  11. January 9th, 2003, 04:30 PM #26
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    ur right.

    a sick bastard like you would try.

    but a crazy bastard like me would.

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  12. January 9th, 2003, 04:59 PM #27
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    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.
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