Comments on: V8 Motorcycles from Sweden

By: robman

robman — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 07:04:26 +0000

Reminds me of an article I read bout twenty years back bout a bike I think was called a Rorton? Which was a Rover/Buick 3.5l in a Norton frame transverse mounted, that looked real tidy too. Can imagine a few more car engine powered bikes appearing in the future now that Triumph have busted the 2l mark. How about a V6 Skyline turbo or a Mitsbishi Evo.

By: David

David — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 13:36:33 +0000

I have looked at building my own V8 bike and talked to Rolf about the bikes he builds. First, the engine is all aluminum so overall the bike does not weight any more than a big Harley. I also don’t care for the pipes but that is easily changed as is the rear tire if you want a bike tire. He said the sidewinder was easier to build but the long bike was more fun in the twisties due to the greatly increased side ground clearence. Either way, these bikes were not built to race with a ‘Busa so I don’t see where that would even be relevant. The Ultimate in Cool is what this bike is. I picture a long one with a streched tank, a little more fork and rake to go with it, a 21″ front tire, a Fat Bob rear fender and a nice Corbin seat. It would be had to tell it from a Dyna in a glance but when you idled off from the crowd and everyone heard that rumble, you would know who everyone was looking at.

David

By: NTOLERANCE

NTOLERANCE — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:34:16 +0000

Google “Riding the dark side tire” for info on a car tire on the back of a motorcycle. Wont out handle a Gixxer by any means but for a cruiser, it handles well.

By: OMMAG

OMMAG — Sat, 24 Jan 2009 21:51:15 +0000

Rolf is a real craftsman.

I hope those guys at Boss Hoss take notes.

By: marshall

marshall — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:35:55 +0000

i don’t know anything about putting car tires on motorcycles, but wouldn’t that rear tire drift to the side or something at high speeds? i’ve never seen an asymmetrical tire on a motorcycle.