2006-07-01 14:34:00 · 16 answers · asked by DARLEAN E 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
the Dodge Tomahawk
http://www.dodge.com/tomahawk/flash.html
2006-07-01 14:39:46 · answer #1 · answered by Evil Scorpion 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are several ... and there is some debate as to whether they are "motorcycles" or something else.
Sure, the Tomahawk, which had four wheels set very close together with sliding hubs ... I don't think anyone sane would ever attempt to ride one in traffic, and they are very very expensive prototypes ... like $100gs.
Many years ago, there were several German machines designed to get them back into the auto market after the destruction of their industrial base in WWII. There was the Messerschmitt kabinroller, the BMW Isetta (based on an Italian machine), and several others. The Brits also produced a number of two-one machines, most famously the Morgan, although there were several other small manufacturers that have all gone belly-up.
Five or six years ago, Mercedes came up with the F-300, which was a two-in-front, one rear-drive wheel machine. It had fore-aft (tandem) seating, an aircraft-like cockpit, "leaning" steering, and amazing cornering ability. It was a prototype that they used to excite the public, but it never came near production.
VW introduced the GX3 at auto shows last year, got everyone (well, me anyway) very excited about them being actually produced for the street, even went so far as to come up with prices and marketing strategies (a California machine, initially) and then put the whole thing on hold because their lawyers were afraid of lawsuits, and VW is a large pack little weenies afraid of lawyers. The GX3 was supposed to deliver F-1 performance for around $17gs! Dang!
Campagna (a canadian company) has the T-Rex, which has a motorcycle engine and drive train, and an enclosed, two-seat cabin. Really hot! But at $50gs, a little pricey for what you get.
There are several "home-built" designs out there, but only 2 or 3 have ever been built, with all the attendant problems of amateur construction (leaks and spotty reliability).
The Swedes have a three-wheel machine called the "Carver" that has a leaning cabin design that may be released in the US, eventually, maybe. It also has a high price tag ... something like $40gs.
The "two-in front, one in rear" design is the wave of the future to some, just a wierd hybrid to others. Personally, I hope some manufacturer eventually makes one for the road! At a price us motorcyclists can afford. It would be neat to use when the weather is chancy.
Until then, I'll carry a rainsuit and stay on two wheels.
2006-07-02 04:46:14 · answer #2 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Evil Scorpion got it right. He should get the points.
Tomahawk made for Dodge, has a V10 viper engine in it.
It's not really considered a motorcycle by law, being that it has 4 wheels.
2006-07-01 18:39:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you are talking about the Chrysler Tomahawk, a concept bike that had a Viper V-10 in it. It had tow front and two rear wheels located close together, and did in fact run.
2006-07-01 16:40:13 · answer #4 · answered by But why is the rum always gone? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tomahawk
2006-07-02 02:56:05 · answer #5 · answered by Martin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Evil Scorpion
has the Right answer Good Going Scorpion
I don't know why Chevy didn't think of the idea first..
2006-07-01 15:54:14 · answer #6 · answered by Vulcan 1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A car
2006-07-01 17:12:36 · answer #7 · answered by harryt62 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its a dodge tomahawk,V10 engine 2 wheels in front 2 wheels in back.I think they made 10 of them very expencive,very exotic,very stupid.
2006-07-01 17:15:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Four wheel motorcycle, I guess.
2006-07-01 14:38:04 · answer #9 · answered by pyj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say a 4 wheeler.
2006-07-01 14:37:43 · answer #10 · answered by dottlander 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋