Daimler-Chrysler's mind-blowing
concept motorcycle that was unveiled at the 2003
Detroit Auto Show. The Tomahawk consists of a
Viper V-10 engine suspended between two pairs of tires, creating a machine that can truly carry the adjective "
extreme."
It is 102 inches in length, 37 inches tall and weighs in at 1500 pounds. The 10-cylinder, 90-degree
V-type engine is
liquid cooled and has a displacement of
505 cubic inches (or 8.2 liters.) Maximum power output is 500
hp (372 kW) and the engine's peak
torque output is 525 lb-ft. The crankcase holds 8 quarts of oil and the cooling system requires 11 quarts of coolant.
The lighting system is made up of 20
LEDs, 12 for the headlights and 8 for the rear. The lamps tilt with the movement of the wheels to illuminate the path of the bike.
The transmission is a manual two-speed and connects to the engine via a dry two-plate clutch and to the wheels through two chains. Each front wheel has a 20-inch disc brake with 2 calipers (8 pistons) apiece and each rear has a 20-inch disk with a single 4-piston caliper.
The bike has not been fully tested and so the 0-60 is
estimated at 2.5 seconds and its top speed is
estimated at 300+ mph.
Most motorcycle enthusiasts will wait with bated-breath for real numbers to be released or,
God forbid, actual production.