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Fastest and Most Expensive Motorcycle: Dodge Tomahawk


Fastest Motorbike

Wanna know what's the fastest motorbike? Well, it's the Dodge Tomahawk, a prototype with an unusual design, featuring the 500 hp (373 kW) 8.3 L V10 engine from the Dodge Viper. The motorcycle has two front wheels and two rear wheels to aid in turning and stability at highest rate of speed.

There's only one problem. This motorcycle cannot be legally driven on public roads. According to a Chrysler official, it was designed as a "rolling sculpture," but since the makers sold nine replicas through Neiman Marcus, for up to $555,000 each, there are a few happy owners who enjoy it on private roads.


The Dodge Tomahawk can reach 60 miles an hour in about 2.5 seconds, and has a theoretical top speed of nearly 400 mph. The weirdest thing about it is the fact that it's got four wheels, two in the front and two in the back, closely packed, which make it look like it rolled out the set of a sci-fi movie. Each pair of wheels is separated by a few inches and each wheel has an independent suspension.

The four wheels were necessary to handle the power from the huge engine, that gives out 500 bhp at 5600 rpm and a huge 525 lb.-ft of torque. The V10 has a 505 cubic inches (8277 cc) displacement and is liquid-cooled, with a maximum speed of 6000 rpm.

It's a true monster, deeper and more rumbling than most motorcycles, that can only drink 93 octane unleaded premium gasoline.

According to the official specs 0-60 mph times have been estimated at 2.5 seconds, with an estimated top speed of 300+ mph. But there are also reports that the top speed is 676 km/h (about 420 mph). Dodge has expressed interest in one day taking it to the Bonneville salt flats for a speed test, but as of yet has not.

Although most "mortals" will never experience driving such a monster, it's most definitely the ultimate pimped-out ride.


Reference: news.softpedia.com

Most Expensive


The most expensive motorcycle in production will cost you at least $250,000. The production is limited to a few hundred models, so you better place your order. The Dodge Tomahawk V10 superbike boasts 8.3 liter engine (505 cubic inch), and the 10 cylinders can bring the bike to a maximum speed of almost 400 mph. The 1500lb bike has an independent 4 wheel suspension and can reach 60 mph in around 2.5 seconds.

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Specifications:

Reference: bikez.com

General information
Model:Dodge Tomahawk
Year:2003
Category:Prototype / concept model
Rating:63.7 out of 100.
Engine and transmission
Displacement
8277.00 ccm (505.06 cubic inches)
Engine type:V10
Stroke:4
Power:500.00HP (365.0kW)) @ 5600RPM
Torque:712.00 Nm (72.6 kgf-m or 525.2 ft.lbs) @ 4200 RPM
Max RPM:6000
Compression:9.6:1
Bore x stroke:102.4 x 100.6 mm (4.0 x 4.0 inches)
Fuel system:Injection
Valves per cylinder:2
Fuel control:OHV
Cooling system:Liquid
Gearbox:2-speed
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc:680.4 kg (1,500.0 pounds)
Front percentage of weight:49.0
Rear percentage of weight:51.0
Seat height:737 mm (29.0 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height:937 mm (36.9 inches)
Overall length:2,591 mm (102.0 inches)
Overall width:704 mm (27.7 inches)
Ground clearance:76 mm (3.0 inches)
Wheelbase:1,930 mm (76.0 inches)
Chassis and dimensions
Frame type:Monocoque, engine is central, stressed member
Front brakes:Double disc
Front brakes diameter:508 mm (20.0 inches)
Rear brakes:Double disc
Rear brakes diameter:508 mm (20.0 inches)
Speed and acceleration
Top speed:482.8 km/h (300.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph):2.500 seconds
Other specifications
Fuel capacity:12.30 litres (3.25 gallons)



3 comments:

Anonymous said...

nice post,, excellent presentation.

Anonymous said...

nice post, very informative

http://www.ehow.com/members/stevemar2-articles.html said...

Great information! I can't see myself riding a motorcycle though. They're a little too dangerous for my tastes.

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