Monster V8 Bike

Originally Posted by Richie

It's Two race tuned Hillman Imp engines, Yamaha XJR1200 front end, Honda CBX fuel tank, Suzuki rear wheel, Kawasaki Z1300 gearbox converted to chain drive, 4 x 40 IDF Webbers, Rover distributor. All contained in a homemade stainless steel frame and homemade fairing. Won the MCN Special of the Year in 1985.

Yeah coulda guessed! Interesting selection of parts though

This chap did a much better job with his 48-cylinder bike.

Originally Posted by Thingus

At least the boss hoss mass of steel looks presentable. I wouldn't put the first bike in with the cattle.
I bet it doesn't sound or go like a V8 anyways.

Can't comment about the sound as I missed it leaving, pipes looked straight through though.

It begs one question; WHY?

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by Dan

This chap did a much better job with his 48-cylinder bike.

My other half has seen that for real. He says its absolutely immense. Its even more impressive when it starts up,

[Luckypants]

Originally Posted by Thingus

I bet it doesn't sound or go like a V8 anyways.

The Boss Hoss sounds like a pukka V8, as it is a small block Buick engine IIRC. Certainly sounded good pulling away....

Sweet... i would've expected it to sound like a tractor for some reason...

[Biker Biggles]

Originally Posted by Dan

This chap did a much better job with his 48-cylinder bike.

That bike lives at Red Dog MC at Potters Bar.And it is a genuine 48 cylinder engine that starts and runs.Couple of other specials in the shop as well,so worth a visit.

Ive seen the V8 Imp at Mallory Park a couple of times too.

Makes you wonder what these things handle like!

Originally Posted by KeithCRM

Saw this at Cosford Airshow today! Anybody seen it before or know anything about it?

Looked like two Hilman Imp engines put together to make a V8.

Can't do big pictures

Yes! i saw this at Donnington last year. Tho i didnt see it arrive nor leave, it was just sitting there before i went on the track and was gone when i came off the track...