RE: Driven: bike-engined Fiat 126 Bis

[BusaMK]

Steve Evil said:

I can see all the merits for it, hence why I was looking for one myself for a while. My sweeping generalisation clearly doesn't count for you either having spent your time with bikes, but for the most part I've found that it's people who always comes out with the "No, I couldn't have a bike, I'd kill myself" line that you tend to find owning BECs.

While you can't fall off a BEC the minimal crash protection means an impact with another vehicle isn't really an option either, so most of the BEC owners aren't like this at all - they just want a high red-line and a sequential box - the best informed pick the chassis they want, and then their engine. It's wanting the best/lightest engine for a fun car.

I think there is mutual respect both ways from those in the know - BEC drivers appreciate the sheer performance and unforgiving nature of bikes, while i'm sure bikers would do well to appreciate operating a bike throttle and clutch with your feet, which is an art when done very well - so many people just can't do it, and end up buying a flatshifter - take example of that Fiat 126 BEC video - it's sad seeing the driver quote the benefits of the seq. box and then not bother to upshift clutchlessly - can he even do it?

Edited by BusaMK on Saturday 4th August 19:47

[J4CKO]

Mate, I have had two original 500's and they both tried to kill in some way, a 126 with a proper engine is a route to certain death or madness !

[anonymous-user]

Back for sale, looks good value at sub £5k, although still no reverse gear ...

Tempting.

[dom9]

Awesome thing - would love it but don't need another project and do need reverse!