One fo the options for the design
Posted on 08/31/2006 9:16:09 AM PDT by stainlessbanner
Confederate motorcycles, the US makers of the amazing Hellcat and Wraith, has unveiled its latest prototype – and it looks just as mad as its predecessors.
The Renovatio is still in concept stage but the designs and specs look pretty far down the line considering the firm has had to recover from the aftermath of hurricane Katrina, which devestated the factory.
The minimalist design is centred around a GM based v-twin engine and not much else. The engine puts out 150bhp in standard trim but there’s a supercharger option that boosts that to 190bhp.
Confederate describe the concept as “Minimal; using the fewest pieces, moving parts and systems to accomplish her dynamic mission. She is uncompromised, light weight, possesses enormous torque, is capable of extreme performance, yet has maximum real world streetable active safety. She is graceful in motion, yet potentially brutal.”
So essentially you’ll be riding an engine and not much else.
The firm has also continued the use of its massive solid carbon fibre forks which is another thing that makes it look so out of the ordinary.
One fo the options for the design
Best article title of the day.
nowhere near street legal. no lights, no fenders, no turn signals. no side stand.
this is what they call "the hook" It gets you interested in the product, then when it finally does hit the streets, it's nothing like the prototype.
So essentially you’ll be riding an engine and not much else.What else do you need?
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That thing is bizarre, and very uncomfortable, looking! Surely, there has to be a more comfortable seat than that. Males especially would find that very uncomfortable to ride!
You can have my Rich Corinthian Leather when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.
Do you believe in The Users?
Damn, I was looking for pictures of Jeb Stewart and Nathan Bedford Forrest.
Looks like the Renovatio minimizes radar signature.
"Minimalist" is an understatement.
They could at least have included a decent seat.
One good bump in the road and I fear that the family jewels would take a severe beating. lol
I learned to ride on a my Uncle's Indian Chief in 1956 (13 years old); had several Hondas when I stationed in Japan, Hawaii and Nam.
Gave up riding in late 60's, but wouldn't mind starting up again, but with a nice cruising "Hog" as opposed to something like this.
Guess I must be getting old. lol
I think that Hellcat looks purty.........
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