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GUNBUS 410

General Discussion
#1

I received an email from a friend of a new limited production V-twin motorcycle called the GUNBUS 410. As the email stated, 140 cubes is a big bike. This thing, however, is 410 cubes (6728cc) and looks like a Harley on steriods (lots of them). A double row exposed primary chain drive looks a little dangerous for the rider, but this most likely is the least of his problems. The wheels look like they would be quite at home on a monster truck. No road tests reported as yet. I can see one of these gracing Jay Leno’s garage.

Some specs - 45 degree V-twin, 6728cc 410 cubic inches
three speed transmission plus reverse gear
523 ft lb torque
kerb weight 1433 lb.
overall length 136 inches
sidecar option

#2

There is a wild YouTube video of this machine in action. I’ve ridden a BossHog V-8 two-wheeler and own a V-8 trike motorcycle. Fun stuff!

#3

http://www.leonhardtweb.de/en/gunbus/design.htm

#4

Thanks John,
The manufacturer website is incredible, lots of photographs.

#5

David,
I used to ride a big V-twin before my life flashing before my eyes made me realise how fragile life is.

#6

One word…Unridable, be almost impossible just to keep it upright at a stop signal.

With those exposed chains, not a chance would I even think of riding this bloated water buffalo of a bike.

Perfect timing, lets build the H2 of motorcycles and debut it at the start of the biggest recession since the 30’s

#7

I can just imagine the Richter Scale number of the vibration associated with that 45 degree 6.7 liter V-twin! Got to make the 1906 SF earthquake seem like a calm in the morning.

Considering the weight and tire profile, one can just imagine the handling. Maybe it’s designed for use only in Nebraska or perhaps the deserts of the southwest. That thing has to be one of the most unusable pieces of motive power ever built.

Happy RRing,

Jerry

#8

I saw the name…I thought it was a joke or parody. I was half expecting a “Batman” type bike…rocket launchers and all.
Ralph

#9

This one is bigger - 502 cubes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E90oOf7YIvI&feature=related

Or this one - 24 chainsaw motors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDWqJe1dCgY&feature=related

#10

May I make a shameless post here. My toy that I built!

http://www.lscdata.com/users/lastmanout/_forumfiles/3sWild%20(Small).jpghttp://www.lscdata.com/users/lastmanout/_forumfiles/trike2%20(Small).jpg

#11

Looks cool, David. How does it handle? Looks like it might be a chore. That would be Ok too. Sometimes the priority is to look good. Here is a 428 Hemi a friend of mine built. Not to comfortable but could give you the thrill of a lifetime and look great doing it. Ralph

(http://www.lscdata.com/users/cabby/_forumfiles/dsc00048Small.jpg)

#12

EXCELLENT! HEMI’s RULE!

Cyclops, handles fine. I can do a 180 in a 10 diameter, take an average highway exit ramp at 50 MPH, but it is tiring after about an hour on winding back roads.

She goes 0-60 in less than 4 seconds. Weighs in at 1,800 pounds (US).

At the car shows and bike shows there are beau-coup tons of fine custom iron, but when I pull in with this, we draw a crowd.

Thanks for asking.

#13

David,

That’s a nice chrome plated step you installed to mount the trike with. :smiley:

#14
Steve Featherkile said:
David,

That’s a nice chrome plated step you installed to mount the trike with. :smiley:


No, no, no ,no! Do Not Step There, please! Only one gal I know has a “tattoo” on her calf from those pipes.

Size does matter.

#15
David Hill said:
EXCELLENT! HEMI's RULE!

Cyclops, handles fine. I can do a 180 in a 10 diameter, take an average highway exit ramp at 50 MPH, but it is tiring after about an hour on winding back roads.

She goes 0-60 in less than 4 seconds. Weighs in at 1,800 pounds (US).

At the car shows and bike shows there are beau-coup tons of fine custom iron, but when I pull in with this, we draw a crowd.

Thanks for asking.


The hot rod sure drew a crowd too. He sold it. You may end up seeing it at a car show somewhere.
The picture was taken in Myrtle Beach. He has built 2 with blown hemis, and one with a blown small block Chevy. The small block Chevy even had air conditioning.
Ralph