We go to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas for the cars, but there are other modes of transportation present that pique our curiosity, as well. Take this quadracycle, for instance, built by Bourget Bike Works. We've seen quadracycles before, but not any stuffed with a 425-hp small block V8 like the Shredder here. We can't even tell where they're hiding the V8 under the hot rod-inspired aluminum body work, but it's supposedly there and spins those blingtastic 17-inch aluminum wheels in the rear with abandon. Only 25 Shredders will be made, though each will cost $90,000 when they go on sale in January. We can't wait to see the Shredder quadracycle in person next week on the show floor of SEMA, and will bring back more live shots of this mechanical curiosity.
[Source: Motive Mag]
PRESS RELEASE:
Bourget's Bike Works Introduces New Small Block Powered Quadracycle for 2008.
Phoenix, AZ - Bourget's Bike Works, manufacturers of highly sought after custom motorcycles and accessories, announced the newest addition to the 2008 model lineup crossing the boundaries into the personal transportation marketplace.
On display at SEMA is the 2008 Bourget's Shredder F-80. The Shredder F-80 is the industry's first limited production V8 powered quadra-cycle being offered from Bourget's Bike Works beginning January 2008.
With the look and feel of an open riding position similar to a motorcycle, but the ride, performance, and handling of a high-end sports car, the Shredder bridges the gap of these two types of vehicles appealing to many buyers wanting to ride a bike without the risk and worries of balancing on two wheels. Using many parts from the automotive industry including a small block Chevrolet V8, suspension, and steering components, this vehicle appeals to many consumers in the Hot Rod industry looking for a unique vehicle to customize and enhance. Future options will include a number of engine and transmission choices that allow the end user to achieve gas mileage as high as 50 MPG.
"As the personal transportation market continues to grow, I wanted to build a new breed of vehicle that customers can get excited about, feel comfortable about riding, and customize it like the hot rods of the past with relative ease" said Roger Bourget, President of Bourget’s Bike Works, "These machines will appeal to a new breed of open-air rider, and change the future landscape of the performance market."
About the 2008 Bourget's Bike Works Shredder:
Limited Production of 25 Per Year
MSRP - Starting at $90,000.00 USD
425 Horsepower, 383 Fast Burn Chevrolet Crate Motor
Turbo 350 Automatic Transmission
Winters "Quick Change" Rear End
Porsche 930 CV Joints
4 Wheel Independent Suspension
Power Rack and Pinion Steering
All Aluminum Body
Custom 17 x 12 Aluminum Wheels with AVON 330 Tires
About Bourget's Bike Works
Founded in 1993, by Roger Bourget, Bourget's Bike Works is the oldest custom V-Twin manufacturer in the motorcycle industry. Having 2 patents on our frames, one for the drop seat/oil in frame chassis, and the jackshaft/dual rear belt setup, Bourget's is considered by many as one of the top custom motorcycles builders in the industry. Bourget's also designed and developed the AVON 330 Rear tire which is the largest DOT approved motorcycle tire on the market and a key fixture in many Bourget designs.
Producing over 600 custom machines each year, Bourget's Motorcycles are considered the premier brand of custom motorcycles, and owned by many celebrities, athletes, and affluent individuals around the world.
For more information on Bourget's Bike Works, go on-line to www.Bourgets.com, or visit your local dealership.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
jORGE @ Oct 27th 2007 1:23PM
That looks way too dangerous soon u'll be seein nIck Hogan on one of those "toys"
naggs @ Oct 27th 2007 2:24PM
where is the radiator?
Evotec @ Oct 27th 2007 3:39PM
Suicide machine.
geo.stewart @ Oct 27th 2007 4:21PM
its like the evolution of the jetski from a 1-man standup to a 3person sitdown
Otto Ingineer @ Oct 27th 2007 4:23PM
Another vehicle in the MHTB club (More Horsepower Than Brains).
Rob @ Oct 27th 2007 4:49PM
This should come with a free Killacycle
adviser @ Oct 27th 2007 5:10PM
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Rob @ Oct 27th 2007 10:43PM
What the hell are american-shop-parts? Do you just combine any 3 words? Like you are a worthless-tool-loser?
meshies @ Oct 27th 2007 5:20PM
Thats pretty damn sweet. Cant wait to see it at SEMA. Tuesday cant come soon enough!
Mason Hill @ Oct 27th 2007 9:52PM
Not street leagl. No headlight or taillights from what I can see. Also, because it has 4 wheels it will be classified as an automobile and it cannot pass the safety standards. I could see having one with something a little more sane, like a supercharged Ecotech or such. Good mileage with haul azz capability, works for me.
Aaron B Brown @ Oct 27th 2007 10:50PM
Holy road going snowmobile V-max death-cycle Batman, can you say massive trauma, intensive care unit?
Better put some wheelie bars and that bad boy post haste, or the first person who pops the clutch is going to do a midair loop and turn himself into a gooey asphalt sandwich.
It would make a good little tow vehicle for tractor trailer yard though, or perhaps some very brave/foolish soul would be willing to take a stab at the Nuremberg Ring record on this sucker.
"Power Rack and Pinion Steering"
Better upgrade that to SUPERPOWERD Rack and Pinion steering, then sign me up for the nearest open class four-wheeler races. I'm talking serious serious air here people.
Khanh @ Oct 28th 2007 1:18PM
V-8 powered All Terrain Vehicle anyone?
Jaymez @ Oct 28th 2007 3:25PM
Buncha wimps, the lot of ya. I wouldn't mind owning one of these things. Safety's not all it's cracked up to be. I'd rather die having fun on this thing that die being bored in a Civic Si.
len simpson @ Oct 28th 2007 5:53PM
Shredder it,s called & shredder is where it should be
Dustin @ Oct 28th 2007 8:07PM
um?
Solo Racer @ Oct 28th 2007 9:01PM
Jeez, where are all the "give me more power" types that usually hang here?
Nobody ever says those kinds of things about CBR1200s or turbo Ninjas or the 'busa.
And, Mason Hill, given that there's only a front 3/4 shot, how do you know there are no tail lights? I see small headlights up front. But more important, this is the one photo released before the show. Even those of use who are going have only seen this.
Solo Racer @ Oct 28th 2007 9:03PM
BTW, John, the name of the company is Bourget's not Bourget.
Nellydesign @ Oct 29th 2007 8:40AM
Pow pow powerwheels...
Vexorg @ Oct 29th 2007 9:11PM
For a second, I thought that said "Budget shredder"... I could probably manage to do that though, among other things...