Olham 164 Posted November 6, 2014 Some people are really ingenious engineers - this feller from Wupperthal has built himself a motorbike with a radial engine! Not sure how practical it is, but it looks cool! http://www.1000ps.at/modellnews-2357113-der-rote-baron Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 Posted November 6, 2014 (edited) I've seen a few variations on this idea. I can only find two right now. Edited March 2, 2015 by Hauksbee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted November 6, 2014 Craaa-zeee!!! I had always thought nothing is bigger than a Münch Mammut (which had a car engine). But in America everything is possible. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenrisWlf 6 Posted November 7, 2014 Those are amazing! Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) I had always thought nothing is bigger than a Münch Mammut (which had a car engine). But in America everything is possible. In America, especially California, the 'impossible' is just a starting point. Edited March 2, 2015 by Hauksbee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) In America, especially California, the 'impossible' is just a starting point. Haha, yeah, that must be true, Hauksbee! Geeze, the next thing would be a motorbike with the tracks of a Sherman! Or with the jet engines of an F-16 fighter... Edited November 7, 2014 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Or with the jet engines of an F-16 fighter... It's not an F-16 engine, but his heart's in the right place... Edited March 2, 2015 by Hauksbee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted November 7, 2014 (edited) Holy Schnicky (as Lou would say) - in Germany it wouldn't be allowed! Our insurance companies are kind of almighty. Edited November 7, 2014 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Burning Beard 14 Posted November 11, 2014 There are some Smart Cars out there with tracks , if you want to see them Google is your friend, lol. Beard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumanDrone 4 Posted November 23, 2014 I'll still vote for yours, Olham - I like the little propeller in the front! I got my brother-in-law the Red Baron's autobiography for Christmas, and read it myself - a wonderful, sad story. Criminee, some of those bikes - if you wrecked they'd have to hose down the road and strain the water just to find something to bury! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted November 23, 2014 Mmuahahahahaaa!!! I like the little propeller in the front! Only just realised: the tank is an early bomb shape! Craaa - zeee!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HumanDrone 4 Posted November 24, 2014 You're right i had to look again! Bet he's pulling in to fuel up often! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hauksbee 103 Posted November 24, 2014 Maybe it's a Rotary Engine and he has to spin the prop to get it started? And a Blip Switch instead of brakes? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimAttrill 24 Posted December 7, 2014 There was a motorbike made, in Germany I think, that had a rotary engine mounted in the front wheel. I think it had a 3-cylinder engine, or maybe a 5. It did work but was impossible to steer what with the gyroscopic precession forces. In 1919 there was a British motor bike - the 'pax' with a 3-cylinder rotary engine in the back wheel. Ah, found the German bike - it was a Megola and quite successful as a racer. The trouble with googling 'rotary' is that the Wankel engine and the WWI engines have the same name but work completely differently ... http://big-diesel.blogspot.com/2009/08/megalo-concept-engine-on-wheel.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewie 7 Posted December 25, 2014 1897 motorized bike with rotary engine in wheel.. The Millet.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
