V8 engine on a bicycle? anyone? Seriously...

[Technocyclist]

I think this engine would fit in a chopper, but way too expensive for a bicycle. But boy, it would be really cool if someone could accomplish something like this. It would be like a Hayabusa bicycle.

Conley Stinger 609 Engine
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[Walter F.]

The rider of that would have to have a "Death Wish", scares me. Happy Hills & Trails Walter F.

 

[old motorbike]

Now that's what I would like! I know it would go over 30 then. 20 mpg?

 

[OSCAR383]

I Would Love To Have A Supercharged One But That Would Almost Be 6000 Dollars You Could Build A Real Motorcycle With A V8 For That.

 

[Merlin]

yeh I was thinking that too, I just saw an 800CC BMW in the weekend paper for less than that.

But ****, if I had the money I'd have one of those in an instant.

a 100CC V8, I wonder what it sounds like...

 

[HoughMade]

If money were the deciding factor in everything, The GEO Metro would still be in production and we would all be driving them.

 

[unraw]

All I want for Christmas is a $6000 Model v8... lol

 

[Weedylot]

That is about the most bad motor I could imagine fitting on a bike!
I gotta dream about it at least!

 

[OSCAR383]

there are videos of them running on youtube

 

[CalgarysFool]

All I want for Christmas is a $6000 Model v8... lol

Wow! I coulda hadda V-8...

but I got a china girl "slant 1" instead.

(And by "slant", I refer to the angle of the cylinder. Thought I better clarify that one!)

Brenton

 

[Technocyclist]

I Would Love To Have A Supercharged One But That Would Almost Be 6000 Dollars You Could Build A Real Motorcycle With A V8 For That.

Yeah, but even some people still prefers to ride a motorized bicycle than a motorcycle. Think of it this way: There are bicycles that would cost as much but are not even motorized, yet people buy them. It's like a high end luxury motorized bicycle. It would be like comparing a Ferrari with a Toyota.

 

[Technocyclist]

As per popular request, here's a video of how it sounds like...
YouTube - Mini V8

Here's one with a radiator:
YouTube - Micro v8

 

[Technocyclist]

Hey, I know this engine is very expensive, but besides the cost who's going to stop you. I know there are lots of technical guys out there... Maybe we can melt those chinagurls into these things... I hope the chinese will come up with a version of this engine. Maybe we can write to those Chinese manufacturers and specify to make one of these. They're already producing some very good R/C engines, so why not a mini V6 or mini V8 engine. I think if there's a market, they'll manufacture these babies.

 

[OSCAR383]

how about a mini hemi with displacement on demand so when you idle it only runs four cylinders . (p/s you can buy the real hemi for 5,200) so the mini sould be less

 

[tyrslider]

That 100cc V8 is pobably at least 11 or 12 hp.

 

[Large Filipino]

Look carefully at this old pic.
Now if you take a shortened Ford 9 inch rear end driveshaft it wouldn't be too hard to drop in a 429 cobra jet with a c6.

That old pic actually does look like it may have something like a Model T driveline as a knife grinder oh yes.

 

[sb bikes]

I think it should go on a trike. Burning out tires 9 second 1/4 mile?

 

[BikeBerry.com]

You would have to find an incredibly heavy duty bike to mount that engine on... probably in the form of a motorcycle frame, not a regular bike.... =P

 

[Technocyclist]

You would have to find an incredibly heavy duty bike to mount that engine on... probably in the form of a motorcycle frame, not a regular bike.... =P

I think a custom stainless steel frame, but if it's really going to be sporty and could afford an engine like this, then a custom titanium frame could do.

This would probably the most expensive luxury motorized bicycle you can use on the streets...

I would still go for a used engine like this...

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

I'd settle for a reasonably-priced lightweight V-twin that could fit in a cantilever frame.