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Title: Never heard of an AWD motor cycle.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 19, 2023, 10:14:56 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfQlSER2cV8
Title: Re: Never heard of an AWD motor cycle.
Post by: ST1100 on September 19, 2023, 11:02:29 AM
That'll be the next step:

(https://i.gzn.jp/img/2006/07/11/hyanide/hyanide.jpg)
Title: Re: Never heard of an AWD motor cycle.
Post by: K2-K6 on September 19, 2023, 12:25:21 PM
There's been a few on moto-X bikes over the years.

Chain driven often seen on Yamaha YZ490, Ohlins made Hydraulic drive front hub, think again seen on YZ490 and think on Yamaha 1000 Road bikes.

A few around and tested by magazines etc. It'd be interesting to ride one and find out what it's like.
Title: Re: Never heard of an AWD motor cycle.
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on September 19, 2023, 01:46:43 PM
Hub electric motors would seem to be made for this.


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Title: Re: Never heard of an AWD motor cycle.
Post by: Oddjob on September 19, 2023, 01:58:01 PM
Didn't mention the ceramic pistons that Honda tried to make work but never could..
Title: Re: Never heard of an AWD motor cycle.
Post by: Johnwebley on September 19, 2023, 02:15:33 PM
Quote from: K2-K6 on September 19, 2023, 12:25:21 PM
There's been a few on moto-X bikes over the years.

Chain driven often seen on Yamaha YZ490, Ohlins made Hydraulic drive front hub, think again seen on YZ490 and think on Yamaha 1000 Road bikes.

A few around and tested by magazines etc. It'd be interesting to ride one and find out what it's like.
They used them in the Dakar rally,

Hydraulic front drive

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Title: Re: Never heard of an AWD motor cycle.
Post by: andy120t on September 19, 2023, 06:56:16 PM
https://www.visordown.com/features/top-10s/top-10-two-wheel-drive-motorcycles

A few on here. I like the Suzuki Nuda.
Title: Re: Never heard of an AWD motor cycle.
Post by: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 20, 2023, 05:56:09 AM
Quote from: ST1100 on September 19, 2023, 11:02:29 AM
That'll be the next step:

(https://i.gzn.jp/img/2006/07/11/hyanide/hyanide.jpg)

More snow mobile ATV but looks mean.
Title: Re: Never heard of an AWD motor cycle.
Post by: ST1100 on September 20, 2023, 01:23:58 PM
Quote from: McCabe-Thiele (Ted) on September 20, 2023, 05:56:09 AM
More snow mobile ATV but looks mean.
I was referring to the Rokon Trail-Breaker  ;)
It's chain driven FWD is unique...
Hydraulic (or electric) FWD's are more an "assisting" propulsion...
Title: Re: Never heard of an AWD motor cycle.
Post by: Oddjob on September 20, 2023, 01:31:28 PM
I must admit to wanting to have a crack at that snow mobile, that looks fun.

I'd also imagine it would get up hills even the Rokon would balk at.