2WD Supermotard Yamaha

freq · 11-05-2003, 9:55 AM

they also tested a 2WD R-1

CBRVFR · 11-05-2003, 10:20 AM

Maybe THAT'S how they intend to make the M1 competitive. FIA Dorna better take a look at their MotoGP rule book !

ND4SPD · 11-05-2003, 10:34 AM

Ok, but where's the bike(s)?

freq · 11-05-2003, 10:55 AM

here. bottom of page.

ND4SPD · 11-05-2003, 10:56 AM

Still don't see it.

Is this another optical illusion?

freq · 11-05-2003, 10:57 AM

oops this one.

ND4SPD · 11-05-2003, 11:00 AM

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freq : oops this one.

Ahh. There it is!! Wondering how the hydraulic fluid is transferred to/from the wheels. Rear wheel probably isn't hard to do, but I'm curious about that front one.

BlueToy · 11-05-2003, 10:44 PM

I think the rear wheel is driven by a normal chain setup, there's just a pump on the output shaft which pumps the fluid up to drive the front wheel, I guess varying the flow of the fluid determines the drive split between front and rear wheels.

apparently it only transfers 35% max to the front wheel, but still a good idea, I can see how it would help, not all that heavy either. als a pretty sweet idea as it could be reasonably easily retrofitted to normal bikes.

Ben.