Noncompliance: How can this be for real?

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Posted by Trany (Member # 31) on :

I found this today. link. It is A pocket bike, I looked at the video and laughed until I realized that these little thing were hauling ass. I thought it was a gag like the clown car but I was very wrong. I have listed the spec's for one of their bikes. How the hell is this possable?

Technical Specification:
Cylinders: 1
Strokes: 2
Displacement (ccs): 39.8
Cooling: Water
Speeds: 1
Transmission: automatic
Bore (mm): 36
Stroke (mm): 39
Brake H.P. @ RPM: 9/12@10500
Compression: 9 to 1
Type of Ignition: Electronic
Starter: Pull cord
Max Speed (mph): 75
Dry Weight (lbs.): 50
Payload (lbs.): 242
Length (in.): 37
Width (in.): 18.5
Overall height (in.): 21.5
Seat Height (in.): 16.5
Wheel Base (in.): 25.5
Fuel Capacity (gal.): 0.26
Front Tire (? X in.): 90/60-6.6
Rear Tire: 100 /60-6.1
Brakes front: disc
Brakes rear: disc
Fuel consumption (mi./gal.): N/A

[ 08-29-2002, 14:08: Message edited by: Trany ]

Posted by Hauserdaddy (Member # 50) on :

There is an article on the front page of the Star trib today about these. The nicest ones (4k) can go up to 100 MPH. Too bad they are not street legal.

Posted by Trany (Member # 31) on :

It is the Fucking same motor as my fucking lawn mower, and my lawn mower doesn't go 100 mph. Its a 1 cylander 2 stroke freek. [Confused]

Posted by Hauserdaddy (Member # 50) on :

Read the star trib article. I am not the one claiming they go that fast [brd]