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jawad_emt · 12-28-2010, 11:56 AM

Dear highbrows, i always wondered and cursed the term 'thinking out of the box', thinking about why cant we have 2 wheel drive bikes. i mean 2x2?

please give your ideas
the pros and against

let us pen-down some science also

sunilg · 01-02-2011, 07:34 PM

GBD approved.

addyrulz01 · 01-02-2011, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawad_emt

Dear highbrows, i always wondered and cursed the term 'thinking out of the box', thinking about why cant we have 2 wheel drive bikes. i mean 2x2?

please give your ideas
the pros and against

let us pen-down some science also

Yamaha and KTM are developing all wheel drive/ two wheel drive motorcycles

source

yamaha - Yamaha two-wheel drive motorcycle

KTM - KTM shows a new all-wheel-drive motorcycle under development

And there was even a two wheel drive yamaha R1 developed a few years ago

here it is - Yamaha R1 Ohlins 2WD Review - Yamaha Sportbike Motorcycle Review - Motorcycle USA

ksatish · 01-02-2011, 08:36 PM

it is good to have control on both the wheels by the engine.. But the handle bar is connected to the front wheel, so any mechanical connection from engine is not possible.. hydraulic is a good idea.. but I dont think it will make any big difference...

jawad_emt · 01-03-2011, 09:30 PM

firstly,
The purpose of all wheel drive bikes, would be probably not for daily use.

To Addyrulz: i saw the links, the R1 is really a break through.

i recall there was a funny looking 3 wheeled truck in chennai, and it was a front turning wheel drive.

abhichotu.abhi · 01-03-2011, 09:41 PM

Using 'CV axles' to power the front wheel is what comes into my mind. If I would have been a part of research team of 2WD motorcycle systems, I would have preferred 'CV axles'. Those are easily rotatable and are already employed in FWD cars.

onlinesatish · 01-03-2011, 09:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawad_emt

firstly
Sunil bhai, what is GBD?

and the purpose of all wheel drive bikes, would be probably para-civil use.

i wonder about the stability, would it increase or decrease.

GBD - General Biking Discussion!

whizzkid_ram · 01-03-2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jawad_emt

firstly
Sunil bhai, what is GBD?

Tis General biking discussion.

aargee · 01-04-2011, 08:25 AM

Have heard about this 2WD motorcycles a while ago. They're still in production by 2 companies Rokon & Cristini.

ROKON: Products
Christini All Wheel Drive Motorcycles

I'm not well versed to have understood the concept, but on a bird eye view, the motor, instead of, connecting directly to rear wheel, the motor is connected to hydraulic pump that generates pressure & sends the power to both the wheels. So when one raises the throttle, both the wheels are powered. So in a dirt track or something, if the rear wheel spins, the front wheel has ability to pull the motorcycle.

jasmeetsinghchawla · 01-04-2011, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by addyrulz01

Yamaha and KTM are developing all wheel drive/ two wheel drive motorcycles

Yamaha had actually made 2 wd bike they ysed in motocross competitions but the gains in performance were not great so it was out.

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ksatish Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 226	it is good to have control on both the wheels by the engine.. But the handle bar is connected to the front wheel, so any mechanical connection from engine is not possible.. hydraulic is a good idea.. but I dont think it will make any big difference... __________________ *Please use all possible safety measures while riding and remember others also riding on the same road...* Travelogue \| Facebook

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jawad_emt Cool Demon Join Date: May 2010 Location: riyadh KSA Posts: 70	firstly, The purpose of all wheel drive bikes, would be probably not for daily use. To Addyrulz: i saw the links, the R1 is really a break through. i recall there was a funny looking 3 wheeled truck in chennai, and it was a front turning wheel drive. __________________ We wouldn't need a forum if we all had same opinions, same thoughts, and same bikes..... Enjoy the difference. Last edited by jawad_emt; 01-03-2011 at 10:46 PM. Reason: :) got the GBD

01-04-2011, 08:25 AM	#9 (permalink)
aargee My world changed from smoke & 2T to ECM & 4 joke!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Chennai Posts: 8,006	Have heard about this 2WD motorcycles a while ago. They're still in production by 2 companies Rokon & Cristini. ROKON: Products Christini All Wheel Drive Motorcycles I'm not well versed to have understood the concept, but on a bird eye view, the motor, instead of, connecting directly to rear wheel, the motor is connected to hydraulic pump that generates pressure & sends the power to both the wheels. So when one raises the throttle, both the wheels are powered. So in a dirt track or something, if the rear wheel spins, the front wheel has ability to pull the motorcycle. __________________ Patience pays...The Vulture's virtue is patience and the bird always get it's food - Wise man saying This is not a bakery. I don't sugar coat anything. If you ask for my opinion...then that's what you'll get. Don't be mad when it's not what you want to hear

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abhichotu.abhi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 2,527	Using 'CV axles' to power the front wheel is what comes into my mind. If I would have been a part of research team of 2WD motorcycle systems, I would have preferred 'CV axles'. Those are easily rotatable and are already employed in FWD cars.

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