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Title: Low down bum
Post by: Propellor on February 07, 2016, 09:49:59 AM

http://thekneeslider.com/homebuilt-recumbent-motorcycle-racer-competes-in-mra-sanctioned-event/

Title: Re: Low down bum
Post by: SteveC#222 on February 07, 2016, 11:01:37 AM

(http://thekneeslider.com/images/2014/06/bob-horn-recumbent.jpg)

Reminds me a little of the Quasar. Interesting concept but they have never really caught on except to a degree with the feet forward scooters. I doubt they would let them race alongside coventional race bikes as size for size they would be a lot quicker - they banned recumbant bicycles from racing for the same reason.

Title: Re: Low down bum
Post by: silver on February 07, 2016, 11:05:53 AM

Wacky! and just too long to go round corners.
it'll never catch on.

Title: Re: Low down bum
Post by: Moto63 on February 07, 2016, 11:13:56 AM

Innit just amazing what some people can do with a humble Kwak gpz 500 ;) ;) ;)

Title: Re: Low down bum
Post by: Propellor on February 07, 2016, 11:20:15 AM

Quote from: Moto63 on February 07, 2016, 11:13:56 AM

Innit just amazing what some people can do with a humble Kwak gpz 500 ;) ;) ;)

Yip

Title: Re: Low down bum
Post by: Propellor on February 07, 2016, 11:27:05 AM

Quote from: SteveC#222 on February 07, 2016, 11:01:37 AM

I doubt they would let them race alongside coventional race bikes as size for size they would be a lot quicker - they banned recumbant bicycles from racing for the same reason.

Hi Steve.

This one was racing against "normal" bikes. It came second to last.

Just applying what little I know of the science, you'd assume it would carry more speed until it encountered a fast corner. My logic (which may be wrong) being that the smaller frontal area would allow a higher speed, but the very low c of g would need a high lean angle and you're very hindered in your ability to hang off to counter this effect. It certainly looks well over on the photos.

I've never ridden anything like this so I'm speculating.

It's different so I like it. ;D

Cheers

Andy.