Just found this & had to share it.
http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2006/05/10/radial-engine-powered-motorcycle/
Next time there’s a Leonides on Ebay you know what to do.
By: Lincoln 7 - 12th June 2011 at 18:01
The issues aside of it being a radial mounted transversely, I don’t think I’d like that belt running unprotected next to my leg…:eek:
Matt, follow the linc to the video, and you will see the other side view, just look at those exhaust stubbs. :diablo:
Jim.
Lincoln .7
By: Lincoln 7 - 12th June 2011 at 17:56
James. Yes, it’s a good bet it is, very slightly modded for the belt. There is a video further down, the page, showing it starting up, and moving slowly.
Certainly a different way of utilising an aero engine, don’t know how the cooling would work in it;s mounted position on the bike though.
Thanks for the time and effort showing me where to find it.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
By: pagen01 - 12th June 2011 at 16:13
You could be right, they look like those new Aussie Rotec 7 cyl engines, http://www.rotecradialengines.com/0RotecR2800/R2800.htm.
By: Lincoln 7 - 12th June 2011 at 16:06
Definitely not Jim, 1350 is a 800 – 1650 bhp twin row 14 cylinder lump
Cheers James, by the looks of the piston barrels, it looks very much like a short stroker, would like out of interests sake to know exactly what.
I have seen, again, in the USA a Merlin V12 in a Motorcycle, the rider of which is let out of his Institution to ride it once a year;)
Jim.
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By: ThreeSpool - 12th June 2011 at 12:22
The issues aside of it being a radial mounted transversely, I don’t think I’d like that belt running unprotected next to my leg…:eek:
By: pagen01 - 12th June 2011 at 11:36
Definitely not Jim, 1350 is a 800 – 1650 bhp twin row 14 cylinder lump
By: sycamore - 12th June 2011 at 11:28
Looks more like a smaller one, about 975…
By: Lincoln 7 - 12th June 2011 at 11:09
There have been lots of different permutations of radial-powered motorcycles. Roasted nuts anyone?
Al. or anyone, would this happen to be an R1830 radial.
Just interested, thats all, but would like to know. I guess by the looks of it it looks something like the Orange County motor cycles would build.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
By: Dr Strangelove - 12th June 2011 at 10:32
the consequences of it throwing a rod at one of the rear facing cylinders are dire 😮
By: Bruggen 130 - 12th June 2011 at 08:08
bike
Looking at the size of the tank I’d say it would just about get it off base:D
By: Al - 12th June 2011 at 07:37
There have been lots of different permutations of radial-powered motorcycles. Roasted nuts anyone?
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