Three-Rod is a prototype of a visionary new category of vehicle that rediscovers challenge and fun of driving a three wheeled motorcycle. Harley Davidson rider and enthusiast Martin Scheuffler had a vision, using the potential of the revolutionary Harley Davidson V-Rod model, to incorporate a futuristic design study. Together with two renowned development teams, MOBEC GmbH (sidecars) and SCALA Design (body design), he as project leader realized this new vehicle and introduced following features:
*Monobloc handlebar design with intrgrated "Drive-By-Wire" features *Electric shifting and foot operated clutch *Display monitor for reverse movement, navigation and helmet camera *Hydroelectric operation of sidecar front bonnet to achieve easy access *to passenger seat
The top body skin of "3- Rod" vehicle consists of a carbon fibre sandwich composite, the rolling chassis is fully sprung by Bilstein dampers and utilises a MOBEC DUODRIVE system with additional reverse gear. Forged BBS 17" alloy wheels shod with tyres 205/40 ZR 17 provide extra grip and superb roadholding. Hydraulic handbrake, Xenon headlights and LED lights features are rounding off this innovative concept motorcycle combination.
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Martin Scheuffler discusses with Manfred Beck
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