Odd engine transplants
Discussion
Talking of bike-engine cars, this always seemed a bit mental;
ENGINE
Type – Ducati 999R. L-Twin, 8 valve Testastretta Desmodromic; liquid cooled;
Displacement – 999cc;
Bore & stroke – 104 x 58.8mm;
Compression ratio – 12.5:1;
Power – 110kw, 150hp @ 9750rpm (200hp WSB spec. available);
Torque – 11.9kgm @ 8000rpm;
Fuel injection – Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54mm throttle body;
Exhaust – Single carbon muffler with catalytic converter;
Emissions – Euro 2;
Lubricants – Shell Advance
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph – Sub 4 sec (estimate);
Top speed – 120mph (limited);
Power to weight – 428bhp / tonne standard. (up to 600bhp / tonne available);
Weight distribution (%) – 53R : 47F
http://paultan.org/2006/11/16/fiat-f500-prancing-m...
ENGINE
Type – Ducati 999R. L-Twin, 8 valve Testastretta Desmodromic; liquid cooled;
Displacement – 999cc;
Bore & stroke – 104 x 58.8mm;
Compression ratio – 12.5:1;
Power – 110kw, 150hp @ 9750rpm (200hp WSB spec. available);
Torque – 11.9kgm @ 8000rpm;
Fuel injection – Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54mm throttle body;
Exhaust – Single carbon muffler with catalytic converter;
Emissions – Euro 2;
Lubricants – Shell Advance
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph – Sub 4 sec (estimate);
Top speed – 120mph (limited);
Power to weight – 428bhp / tonne standard. (up to 600bhp / tonne available);
Weight distribution (%) – 53R : 47F
http://paultan.org/2006/11/16/fiat-f500-prancing-m...
Wedg1e said:
One of the bike mags in the mid-80s featured a Norton Featherbed frame underpinning a Rover V8... it broke the urban speed limit on tickover.
I recall it had belt drive to the separate gearbox; the builder implored the mag testers to take it easy as he knew the belt was the weakest bit.
They broke it
ETA: bu993r me, I think this was it...
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Custom%20Bi...
Remember that test, think they tested it in the island and I saw the same bike there the following year. Think the fuel tank was in the seat unit, behind the rider.I recall it had belt drive to the separate gearbox; the builder implored the mag testers to take it easy as he knew the belt was the weakest bit.
They broke it
ETA: bu993r me, I think this was it...
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Custom%20Bi...
Edited by Wedg1e on Thursday 9th January 21:34
GTIR said:
In the 90's I road a C90 with a 150cc engine stuck in it. It was mad especially when it came to stopping. Or turning.
I've just spotted this oddity.
TZR250 fitted with XT600 engine
Why!
That's a (fairly) rare bike and will be quite sought after plus the XT600 engine is, well, just wrong!
It must be very strange riding it.
What odd engined bikes have you come across?
Weird, it's like someone wanted to build a supermono but started with all the wrong ingredients! ShameI've just spotted this oddity.
TZR250 fitted with XT600 engine
Why!
That's a (fairly) rare bike and will be quite sought after plus the XT600 engine is, well, just wrong!
It must be very strange riding it.
What odd engined bikes have you come across?
srob said:
Probably the bigger ones, like the 1100/1150 etc.
There used to be a little car called a Berkeley, which was a three wheeled fibreglass contraption in the sixties. Bit like a bubblecar. Anyway, they had a ~250cc Villiers two-stroke engine in them as standard, but a few people put 700cc Royal Enfield Constellation engines into them. They'd have shocked a few people back then
IIRC the 700 version was an official Berkeley model, but it was only available with the conventional number of wheels. There was also a version with a 3-cylinder Excelsior 2-stroke.There used to be a little car called a Berkeley, which was a three wheeled fibreglass contraption in the sixties. Bit like a bubblecar. Anyway, they had a ~250cc Villiers two-stroke engine in them as standard, but a few people put 700cc Royal Enfield Constellation engines into them. They'd have shocked a few people back then
The 3-wheeler (and first 4-wheeler) used an Anzani 2-stroke - 325cc if memory serves.
The Berkeley was a properly pretty little sports car, much desired by those unfortunate 16 year-olds forced to drive bubble cars by worried parents. .
Edited by gareth_r on Friday 10th January 14:46
catso said:
Talking of bike-engine cars, this always seemed a bit mental;
ENGINE
Type – Ducati 999R. L-Twin, 8 valve Testastretta Desmodromic; liquid cooled;
Displacement – 999cc;
Bore & stroke – 104 x 58.8mm;
Compression ratio – 12.5:1;
Power – 110kw, 150hp @ 9750rpm (200hp WSB spec. available);
Torque – 11.9kgm @ 8000rpm;
Fuel injection – Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54mm throttle body;
Exhaust – Single carbon muffler with catalytic converter;
Emissions – Euro 2;
Lubricants – Shell Advance
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph – Sub 4 sec (estimate);
Top speed – 120mph (limited);
Power to weight – 428bhp / tonne standard. (up to 600bhp / tonne available);
Weight distribution (%) – 53R : 47F
http://paultan.org/2006/11/16/fiat-f500-prancing-m...
Search Youtube for slalom hill climb videos. Those crazy Italians do mental things with little old FIATs and big Japanese bike engines. ENGINE
Type – Ducati 999R. L-Twin, 8 valve Testastretta Desmodromic; liquid cooled;
Displacement – 999cc;
Bore & stroke – 104 x 58.8mm;
Compression ratio – 12.5:1;
Power – 110kw, 150hp @ 9750rpm (200hp WSB spec. available);
Torque – 11.9kgm @ 8000rpm;
Fuel injection – Marelli electronic fuel injection, 54mm throttle body;
Exhaust – Single carbon muffler with catalytic converter;
Emissions – Euro 2;
Lubricants – Shell Advance
PERFORMANCE
0-60mph – Sub 4 sec (estimate);
Top speed – 120mph (limited);
Power to weight – 428bhp / tonne standard. (up to 600bhp / tonne available);
Weight distribution (%) – 53R : 47F
http://paultan.org/2006/11/16/fiat-f500-prancing-m...
Here's one to start with >>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1oM1hcMEZI&fe...
gareth_r said:
IRC the 700 version was an official Berkeley model, but it was only available with the conventional number of wheels. There was also a version with a 3-cylinder Excelsior 2-stroke.
The 3-wheeler (and first 4-wheeler) used an Anzani 2-stroke - 325cc if memory serves.
The Berkeley was a properly pretty little sports car, much desired by those unfortunate 16 year-olds forced to drive bubble cars by worried parents. .
Didn't know that, could've sworn they were Villiers engined!The 3-wheeler (and first 4-wheeler) used an Anzani 2-stroke - 325cc if memory serves.
The Berkeley was a properly pretty little sports car, much desired by those unfortunate 16 year-olds forced to drive bubble cars by worried parents. .
Edited by gareth_r on Friday 10th January 14:46
Also assumed the Enfield engine was a swap as I seem to remember the old man saying he knew someone with one and they had to get in the engine bay to kick start it
gareth_r said:
IRC the 700 version was an official Berkeley model, but it was only available with the conventional number of wheels. There was also a version with a 3-cylinder Excelsior 2-stroke.
The 3-wheeler (and first 4-wheeler) used an Anzani 2-stroke - 325cc if memory serves.
The Berkeley was a properly pretty little sports car, much desired by those unfortunate 16 year-olds forced to drive bubble cars by worried parents. .
I think oggs on here had one of those in his workshop and was talking of fitting a hinkley triumph engine in it .The 3-wheeler (and first 4-wheeler) used an Anzani 2-stroke - 325cc if memory serves.
The Berkeley was a properly pretty little sports car, much desired by those unfortunate 16 year-olds forced to drive bubble cars by worried parents. .
Edited by gareth_r on Friday 10th January 14:46
srob said:
gareth_r said:
IRC the 700 version was an official Berkeley model, but it was only available with the conventional number of wheels. There was also a version with a 3-cylinder Excelsior 2-stroke.
The 3-wheeler (and first 4-wheeler) used an Anzani 2-stroke - 325cc if memory serves.
The Berkeley was a properly pretty little sports car, much desired by those unfortunate 16 year-olds forced to drive bubble cars by worried parents. .
Didn't know that, could've sworn they were Villiers engined!The 3-wheeler (and first 4-wheeler) used an Anzani 2-stroke - 325cc if memory serves.
The Berkeley was a properly pretty little sports car, much desired by those unfortunate 16 year-olds forced to drive bubble cars by worried parents. .
Also assumed the Enfield engine was a swap as I seem to remember the old man saying he knew someone with one and they had to get in the engine bay to kick start it
Well, it was a long time ago, and I never had much interest in 2-stroke engines...
gareth_r said:
srob said:
gareth_r said:
IRC the 700 version was an official Berkeley model, but it was only available with the conventional number of wheels. There was also a version with a 3-cylinder Excelsior 2-stroke.
The 3-wheeler (and first 4-wheeler) used an Anzani 2-stroke - 325cc if memory serves.
The Berkeley was a properly pretty little sports car, much desired by those unfortunate 16 year-olds forced to drive bubble cars by worried parents. .
Didn't know that, could've sworn they were Villiers engined!The 3-wheeler (and first 4-wheeler) used an Anzani 2-stroke - 325cc if memory serves.
The Berkeley was a properly pretty little sports car, much desired by those unfortunate 16 year-olds forced to drive bubble cars by worried parents. .
Also assumed the Enfield engine was a swap as I seem to remember the old man saying he knew someone with one and they had to get in the engine bay to kick start it
Well, it was a long time ago, and I never had much interest in 2-stroke engines...
RumpleFugly said:
Is that a 6 cylinder? Madness!
RG500 with two extra cylinders grafted on = RG750 Harris frame. I think - Havn't had time to read it myself!
Meant to post a link, it's in the UK.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/teamheronsuzuki/sets/...
http://www.classicbikemechaniker.com/news/comotor-...
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