"Grumpy AuContraire" wrote:

William R Thompson wrote:

"Grumpy AuContraire" wrote:

This might fly under the right conditions...

I'm thinking "photoshopped,"

--Bill Thompson

Afraid it ain't so...

http://thekneeslider.com/archives/20...-motorcycle-2/

Appears to be the bike in early construction phase. Notice no handle
bar or belt/chain cover yet..

I see what you mean, although it just doesn't look like
something that should be allowed to exist. (I know, I know,
the original M4 Sherman designed called for a radial engine
as power plant, but at least they had the decency to keep
the engine out of sight!)

It may not be overpowered; the link to Rotec rates their
engine at 110 horsepower, and I think the Harley Hog has
around that much power. I suppose they could attach some
extra oil coolers to beat the heating problem, and put the
fuel tank somewhere away from the engine. But Rotec
rates their engine's fuel consumption at 22 liters/hour at
80% power, which doesn't suggest great mileage.

I'm guessing it's a show machine.

--Bill Thompson