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Post photos of the craziest bikes/concepts you've seen.

One Rule: It has to be a real bike, meaning someone must have built it.

Starting it off

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For some reason I want to jump on it and pillage the countryside.

The front forks are iron banded ash and the engine is a 1440cc single cylinder tractor engine.

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Dodge Tomahawk V-10

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Dodge Tomahawk V-10

• Dodge Tomahawk V-10

Dodge Tomahawk V-10

The Detroit auto show has seen a lot of concept cars over the decades, but a four-wheel motorcycle powered by a 500-horsepower V-10 engine is a first.

January 10, 2003

Detroit, MI - The Detroit auto show has seen a lot of concept cars over the decades, but a four-wheel motorcycle powered by a 500-horsepower V-10 engine is a first.

And it may turn out to be more than a concept.

DaimlerChrysler AG's (NYSE CX - news) (DCXGn.DE) Chrysler arm unveiled the Dodge Tomahawk -- essentially the 8.3 liter engine from a Dodge Viper mated to a motorcycle frame. Chrysler executives said while the chrome-draped Tomahawk was outlandish, they were seriously considering whether to build a few hundred at a price of at least $250,000 each.

"This is for people who are passionate about engines," said Chrysler Chief Operating Officer Wolfgang Bernhard, who rode the Tomahawk on stage during a media preview. "A motorcycle is the most beautiful way to showcase an engine."

The 1,500-pound Tomahawk can reach 60 miles an hour in about 2.5 seconds, and has a theoretical top speed of 300 mph. Each pair of wheels is separated by a few inches and each wheel has an independent suspension. Bernhard said four wheels were necessary to handle the power from the engine.

The Dodge Tomahawk is a Chrysler Group design concept that is as much a Viper-powered work of art as it is a whole new type of vehicle invention. It is both a sculpture that can be ridden, as well as a bold statement about the Chrysler Group’s enthusiast culture and passion for design.

Chrysler executives said if the Tomahawk were put into production, it would draw attention to the Dodge brand in ways no ordinary sports car could. Bernhard said a decision on whether to build the Tomahawk could be made in several months.

The Tomahawk is a Viper V-10 based motorcycle, a 500 horsepower engine with four wheels beneath it. Ten hand-built reproductions, each to be sold at the smooth price of $555,000. If you’re power junkie looking for a collector’s item, this is the ultimate trip.

ENGINE

500 bhp (372 kW) @ 5600 rpm (60.4 bhp/liter); 525 lb.-ft. (712 Nm) @ 4200 rpm

10-cylinder 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled, 505 cubic inches (8277 cc)

356-T6 aluminum alloy block with cast-iron liners, aluminum alloy cylinder heads

Bore x Stroke: 4.03 inches x 3.96 inches (102.4 x 100.6)

Two pushrod-actuated overhead valves per cylinder with roller-type hydraulic lifters

Sequential, multi-port electronic fuel injection with individual runners

Compression Ratio: 9.6:1

Max Engine Speed: 6000 rpm

Fuel Requirement: Unleaded premium, 93 octane (R+M/2)

Oil System: Dry Sump; takes 8 quarts Mobil1 10W30 Synthetic

Cooling System: Twin aluminum radiators mounted atop engine intake manifolds, force-fed from front-mounted, belt-driven turbine fan. Takes 11 quarts of antifreeze.

Exhaust System: Equal-length tubular stainless steel headers with dual collectors and central rear outlets

SUSPENSION:Front:

Outboard, single-sided parallel upper and lower control arms made from polished billet aluminum. Mounted via ball joint to aluminum steering uprights and hubs. Five degrees caster. Single, fully adjustable centrally located coil-over damper (2.25-inch coil with adjustable spring perch); pullrod and rocker-actuated mono linkage. Center-lock racing-style hubs

Rear:

Hand-fabricated box-section steel inboard swing arms, incorporating "hydral-link" lockable recirculating hydraulic circuit parking stand. Single fully adjustable centrally located Koni coil-over damper (2.25-inch coil with adjustable spring perch); pushrod and rocker-actuated mono linkage. Center-lock racing-style hubs

BRAKES:Front:

20-inch perimeter-mounted drilled machined stainless steel rotors, one per wheel. Two four-piston fixed aluminum calipers per wheel (16 pistons total), custom designed. Blue anodized caliper finish. Hand-activated.

Rear:

20-inch perimeter-mounted drilled cast-iron rotors, one per wheel. One four-piston fixed aluminum caliper per wheel (8 pistons total), custom designed. Blue anodized caliper finish. Foot-activated.

PERFORMANCE:0-60 mph: 2.5 seconds (est.)

Top Speed: 300+ mph (est.)

DIMENSIONS:Length: 102 inches

Width: 27.7 inches

Height: 36.9 inches

Wheelbase: 76 inches

Seat Height: 29 inches

Weight: 1,500 lbs.

Track, Front: 8.75 in

Track, Rear: 10 in

Weight Dist: 49F/51R

Ground Clearance: 3 in

Fuel: 3.25 gallons

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:Alternator: 136-amp high-speed

Battery: Leak-resistant, maintenance-free 600 CCA

Lighting: Headlights consist of 12 five-watt LEDs, front, with beam-modifying optics and masked lenses. Eight LEDs, rear. Headlamps articulate with wheels.

TRANSMISSION: Manual, foot-shifted two-speedAluminum-cased two-speed, sequential racing-style with dog ring, straight-cut gears

Gear Ratios: 1st 18:38; 2nd 23:25

Clutch: Double-disc, dry-plate with organic friction materials, hand lever actuated with assist

Final drive: Dual 110-link motorcycle-style chains

Front Sprockets: 14 teeth

Rear Sprockets: 35 teeth

BODY/CHASSIS:Longitudinal, centrally mounted engine, rear-wheel drive layout; monocoque construction, engine is central, stressed member. Body of billet aluminum.

STEERING: Dual hub center type steering.

Steering Linkage: Rocker arm and push/pull rod with roller bearings. Polished billet aluminum steering yoke with turned aluminum grips and billet levers

Steering Lock: 20 degrees, left and right

Lean Angle: 45 degrees, left and right

TIRES and WHEELS (4):Type and Material: Billet aluminum discs, asymmetrical

Size, Front (2): 20x4

Size, Rear (2): 20x5

Tires Mfr. and Model: Dunlop custom-made symmetrical

Size, Front (2): P120/60R-20

Size, Rear (2): P150/50R-20

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the dodge 1 was never actually sold to the public as far as i heard... that would be a sweet bike though... it would definitely be on top of my list of things to get when i win the lottery! the jag 1 is pretty sick too but idk if id actually ride that... its definitely more of a show bike. the one with the winnebago is funny but ive actually seen a guy on a cruiser towing a trailer... this was in holland ohio sometime last year... wish i had gotten a pic of it.

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It started life as a 1980 Honda CB750. I started by stripping the bike down to a bare frame, I then cut off the seat/fender support along with the top shock supports. The battery was relocated under the swing arm, I built a custom battery box that you can't see unless you are looking for it. After all the welding was done the the frame and swing arm were sprayed with Por15 high gloss black paint and then cleared using Por15 high gloss clear (it shines like crazy in the sun) The forks were rebuilt sanded and the legs were painted Por15 high gloss black with the high gloss clear as well, it is on stock wheels that have been sanded and the spokes painted black and cleared with Por15 and the lip was left polished. The motor was rebuilt along with the carbs, motor only has 98 miles on it since the build. The motor and carbs were painted with Por15 high temp engine paint it is running a aftermarket 4into1 header with a slip on muffler from a 2006 Limited Edition Yamaha R6, it is loud and sounds good. It is running 7/8 drag bars and all the switches relocated under the seat, except for the key switch it also has cruise control that come in handy when on the freeway. It has a ton of green L.E.D lights under the tank and in the air pods along with the green halo headlight ring that it has. It no longer has the stock rear shocks it now has a mono shock swing arm from the bike the shock is off a GSXR 600 on it that was worked into the bike, the gas tank came from a Honda 929 and has been sealed so it wont ever rust. The fenders are from a Harley, the rear fender is attached to the swing arm so it moves with it. The rear fender has custom made struts for extra support. The tail lights are L.E.D and are also the blinkers, when you press the breaks the lights will flash 3 times and then go solid. It was painted a customer green with a gold flake in it paint job (have to see it in person to see the beauty) cost $4,000, there is not a scratch on the bike at all. There is a lot of custom work done to this bike, it was built to ride

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