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.
That looks just like my bike...95 Triumph Thunderbird with a classic triple engine.
GREAT bike.
The Hellcat is a nice looking design; very classic. And classy.
I recently started doodling new-fangled bicycles. Decided I was getting bored with the standard "two triangle + fork" design. Came up with an X design, a Z. Althought they might not be the ideal solutions to the bicycle problem, they are do-able, just as an artform, if nothing else.
Yes, very futuristic designs. I agree the other two models are a bit out there but that Hellcat should be a seller if the price is anywhere reasonable. Good luck on the bike designs, you should upload a pic sometime.
Slick bikes!
Hey, that looks very close to my "Z" design. I figured others out there must have been tired of the same old designs. Modern materials give us rigidity and strength that the old timers could only dream about. Might as well push em too the limits.
I as born in 1930 and I'm still riding. This is my current ride:
That's not a bad bike, but take both of them in the same condition and auction them off on eBay. I'll still take the 60s Bonneville, thanks, oil leaks and all.
"They could at least have included a decent seat."
It looks like you ride both prostrate and prostate.
If you're lookin' for a rockin' chair ride, they're makin' what I call the "20th Anniversary Edition" of my bike, an '87 Softail Custom. Smooooooth 'n easy.
Somebody mentioned your name on this thread...
Man, I aspire to take a cross-country bike tour one day.
How many hours/day did you average?
Ooops, ah well. I'll have to try again when I am not pressed for time.
Dude, you need a new motorsikkle picture.
I'm about ready to drive all the way up there and take it myself.
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I averaged about 6-8 hours of riding time/day. I had never camped before, so from the time I got up to the time I got everything packed down was about 4 hours. What you save in money camping, you lose in time.
Come on up ~ that pic is a couple of years old, the bike looks the same, I have a few more miles and pounds on me. ;);)
morn'g stainlessbanner : that description almost describes one of my old girl friends . (lmao)
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