meet the most powerful production bike. (with a ducati engine)

[tristantumble]

hard to tell if its coming or going.....but impressive numbers.


"Proof thereof can be seen from tiny Italian motorcycle manufacturer Vyrus, which is headed up by Ascanio Rodorigo, a man who worked with the famed Massimo Tamburini at Bimota in the early '80s. (You'll want to see our image gallery below for an explanation on how the front of the bike is held together). This latest machine from Vyrus is called the 987 C3 4V, and one version of the bike – weighing just 339 pounds and boasting a reported 211 horsepower from its Ducati-sourced 1198cc V-twin engine, boosted by the presence of a supercharger – carries the title of the Most Powerful Production Motorcycle in the World."




full article:  http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/02/2010-vyrus-987-c3-4v-is-the-most-powerful-production-motorcycle/

[sally101]

WTF is that thing doing in salt water!?!?!??!?!?!

[alexisonfire]

in addition to its myriad of capabilities and features, i think they're hinting at its ability to ride on water.  Jesus would approve.

[Duck-Stew]

WTF is that thing doing in salt water!?!?!??!?!?!

My *exact* thought too!  

Impressive numbers, but it's just like the other Vyrus bikes (IMHO)....too much origami for me....

[duccarlos]

Jesus would approve.

Yes

[MendoDave]

WTF is that thing doing in salt water!?!?!??!?!?!

Even though he "fixed it" those were also my first thoughts.

[Duck-Stew]

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Ok...where's the blower?

[erkishhorde]

Thought it was a Tesi 4D or something. The tail is nicer than the old 3D but I like the trellis on the 3D better.

[fasterblkduc]

Try to imagine 200mph with no fairing. 

[He Man]

Try to imagine 200mph with no fairing. 

is that even possible?  even with almost 40hp on an S2R1000, the S4Rs' top speed is only about 20mph faster.

[NoisyDante]

Saw this Vyrus bike on hell for leather
http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/01/vyrus-987-c3-4v-185bhp-155kg-h.html

IMO, not a fan aesthetically of a front swingarm

[Raux]

i would imagine the top speed is theoretical based on gearing, redline and power.

add in the drag coeffecient... ehh...

[MonsterMan1036]

Thought it was a Tesi 4D or something. The tail is nicer than the old 3D but I like the trellis on the 3D better.

Actually, it is more like a newer version of the 2D.





Bimota spirit has a 2d for sale, http://www.bimotaspirit.com/forsale.html



Duck-Stew here:  Modified to correct link above.


Monster here: That's not working either, just go to www.bimotaspirit.com and look under bikes forsale, other bimota.

[il d00d]

Bimota spirit has a 2d for sale, http://www.bimotaspirit.com/forsale.html

Huh.  Under "other bikes for sale"

1997 Ducati M750 Monster
Custom paint – Superman theme – photos available – must see!
Excellent Condition
Ducati Performance digital dashboard w/tachometer
Termignoni hi-exit exhaust
Carbon-fiber fenders
5,000 miles
$4,500.00

That's hard to visualize.

[Raux]

vyrus had to have bought the rights to reproduce the 2D. look at the swingarm. they are mirrors of each other.