Posted on 08/08/2018 9:57:01 AM PDT by C19fan
A former Formula One driver has designed an ultra-sleek new motorbike, known as the TMC Dumont, powered by a vintage 300-horsepower Rolls-Royce Continental V6 aircraft engine.
The futuristic ride has 36-inch hubless wheels – 'the largest wheels ever made for a motorcycle' according to the Brazilian creator Tarso Marques.
The wheels are fixed to the base of the rim giving the motorcycle the appearance that it is 'floating' on the road.
Creator Tarso Marques said he has been dreaming about the design for 15 years, which he describes as the 'most expressive event of customisation in the world'.
The motorcycle was built for the 77th Daytona Beach Bike Week rally event in Florida, where it was awarded the title of ‘Best in Show’ earlier this year.
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The motor is a Continental brand. Those engines were aimed at the sprayer part of the scheme - the CAMSHAFT drives the propeller - note the drive on the upper part of the cooling shroud. The ‘ transmission’ looks to be something out of a snow bile or something like that, I would not want to ride this thing, but it sure is eye-catching!!
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