big scoop: two wheel drive motorcycle from yamaha

devarshi84 · 15th March 2006, 08:50

dont believe me? well then read it for yourself.

http://www.yamaha-motor-europe.com/p...p?view=gallery

ksethuram · 15th March 2006, 09:20

If i am not wrong this technology was used by Yamaha in 2004 DAKAR Rally....
Good to see a production bike with this technology..

devarshi84 · 15th March 2006, 20:59

But I read that the bike is yet to be released and that it will be a limited edition production run.

I may be wrong.

caroholic1 · 15th March 2006, 21:17

WOW Sounds kool................

tsxei · 16th March 2006, 05:21

Interesting. I wonder if the hydraulic motor will be suitable for an all wheel drive car.

ksethuram · 16th March 2006, 09:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

But I read that the bike is yet to be released and that it will be a limited edition production run.

I may be wrong.

No you are not wrong, Production version of the 2-Trac system bike is yet to be released but this has already been used in many competitive races and Enduro championships. To have a glimpse of 2TRAC's history read

http://www.yamaha-racing.com/dakar/h...sp?PressID=866

devarshi84 · 16th March 2006, 11:14

I wonder how it would handle. LOL

It certainly aint a 4x4.

adarshbr · 18th March 2006, 02:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by devarshi84

I wonder how it would handle. LOL

It certainly aint a 4x4.

Hey Devarshi,

Handling is supossed to be ultimate, read it in autocar once, when they covered about this yamaha motocross bike.

turbo_v12 · 18th March 2006, 23:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksethuram

If i am not wrong this technology was used by Yamaha in 2004 DAKAR Rally....
Good to see a production bike with this technology..

That's true dude. YAMAHA did employ 2-wheel drive and the 450 WR - 2WD was ridden by David Fretigne.

drsamuelk · 28th December 2014, 02:41

Hydraulic motors have swash plate wearing issues and oil leak, if not made well, but on the good side its a gearless system. There are a lot of videos on YouTube on hydraulic drive system for motorcycles. Its application on snow is unparalled. The electric motorcycle scene has exploited the dual hub motor concept. Electric mountain bikes with dual hub motors attain insane speeds!

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ksethuram BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chennai , London (now) Posts: 233 Thanked: Once	If i am not wrong this technology was used by Yamaha in 2004 DAKAR Rally.... Good to see a production bike with this technology..
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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	But I read that the bike is yet to be released and that it will be a limited edition production run. I may be wrong.
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caroholic1 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Delhi Posts: 407 Thanked: 31 Times View My Garage	WOW Sounds kool................
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tsxei BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Coimbatore Posts: 164 Thanked: 0 Times View My Garage	Interesting. I wonder if the hydraulic motor will be suitable for an all wheel drive car.
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devarshi84 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ahmedabad - Tor Posts: 4,024 Thanked: 211 Times View My Garage	I wonder how it would handle. LOL It certainly aint a 4x4.
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28th December 2014, 02:41	#10
drsamuelk BHPian Join Date: May 2009 Location: vellore Posts: 88 Thanked: 45 Times	Re: big scoop: two wheel drive motorcycle from yamaha Hydraulic motors have swash plate wearing issues and oil leak, if not made well, but on the good side its a gearless system. There are a lot of videos on YouTube on hydraulic drive system for motorcycles. Its application on snow is unparalled. The electric motorcycle scene has exploited the dual hub motor concept. Electric mountain bikes with dual hub motors attain insane speeds!
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