WTF Ferrari V4

dabyabby · #1 (**permalink**) 09-23-2008, 07:40 PM

Solo Moto Treinta

What good is that I always want to see the engine in a Ferrari

maybe Schumacher made them design it????

apfelbaum · #2 (**permalink**) 09-23-2008, 10:13 PM

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Ferrari Motorcycle / Una Moto Ferrari

Interesting.... not sure I like it. Still very much in development or dream state....

Old Fart · #3 (**permalink**) 09-23-2008, 10:46 PM

Larry's new ride?

drsus · #4 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by apfelbaum

More here:

Ferrari Motorcycle / Una Moto Ferrari

Interesting.... not sure I like it. Still very much in development or dream state....

that thing is a piece of art.... seriously!
im no Ferrari fanboy, i like them but i could care less about the brand. But this is the most original interpretation of the motorcycle ive seen in a looooong time.

whitw wings · #5 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 03:15 AM

Did they actually build that thing or is it more of a custom one off item from some Ferrari fanatic?

roadkill · #6 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 03:23 AM

I know, I know....these are only drawings but....am I correct in thinking that the wheelbase is enormous? The engine is VERY far back in the frame and the wheels look to be in different area codes. Might be wrong but this bike looks as long as a V-Rod.

drsus · #7 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 05:14 AM

the actual functionality of thing is almost impossible..id call this a "study" as they say... that thing would brake you in have, pile you into the first pole as you try to steer it and probably spit you out at 1/8 throttle turn, but the idea is magnificent..very original.. i love the integration of almost everything into the body. First real forward thinking bike design ive seen lately.

Old Fart · #8 (**permalink**) 09-24-2008, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by roadkill

I know, I know....these are only drawings but....am I correct in thinking that the wheelbase is enormous? The engine is VERY far back in the frame and the wheels look to be in different area codes. Might be wrong but this bike looks as long as a V-Rod.

Or longer.

Neat conceptual study though.

UnpaintedHuffhines · #9 (**permalink**) 09-25-2008, 01:35 AM

awesome, oil pan is cool as heck

i like it better in streetfighter, that bodywork is massive fail

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Old Fart · #10 (**permalink**) 09-25-2008, 02:46 AM

Speaking of Massive fails, Avons

roadkill · #11 (**permalink**) 09-25-2008, 03:14 AM

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Speaking of Massive fails, Avons

But these are not the Avons you are familiar with. These are specially made from virgin rubber.

ApparitionAGO · #12 (**permalink**) 09-25-2008, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Old Fart

Speaking of Massive fails, Avons

Well that and the bodywork would get scratched the first time you rode it by boots, leathers, etc. And the fork doesn't look like it has enough travel to be useful... And there is nothing to grip with your knees so forget braking hard or trying to lean it far enough to drag a knee... Kinda makes me wonder if the guy has ever ridden a motorcycle. Although it does look damn nice, and it is innovative. Just not rideable.

whitw wings · #13 (**permalink**) 09-25-2008, 05:16 AM

What fork to travel. Ir seems likr more of a sport rigid concept that for all the Jay Lnos out there, would at least sell a few bikes. I am much more interested in what that engine puts out and what else they could jam it into!

apfelbaum · #14 (**permalink**) 09-25-2008, 05:47 PM

The fork and rear of the bike are controlled by F1 style active suspension circa early to mid 90's. No springs or shocks, everything is controlled my hydraulic actuators that match road speed and vehicle attitude in order come up with a functional setting. Then this makes thousands of calculations per second to keep the vehicle attitude consistant for the intended usage. Though this is fantastic technology, I doubt it can be functional for the average vehicle due to service issues and general wear and tear and, of course, massive potholes present on normal roads. I would also be seriously frightened of hydraulic/computer failure at road speed, not an issue of you have four wheels, a whole other ball of wax on two. Further, these suspension sytems, though now available on some high-end cars, at this point have not reached full and complete usage, usually using some hybrid system where springs and or shocks are still in use with some amount of computer adjustment that controls shock response and or ride height. just and fyi

Area 51 · #15 (**permalink**) 09-26-2008, 10:06 PM

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im no Ferrari fanboy, i like them but i could care less about the brand.

Gee, I hate to nit pick but when you say you "could care less" you actually are implying that you do care. If you didn't give a shit then, and only then, could you state that you couldn't care less. That's the correct way to say it. Think about it. "I could care less" means just the opposite of what most people think it does.