How to put the 'car' in sidecar motorcycling
Laverda-based sidecar motorcycle - Click above for high-res image gallery
When most people think of sidecar motorcycles, visions of World War II-era BMWs likely spring to mind. For others, however, "sidecar" may be translated a bit more literally. Take François Knorreck of Italy. After some 10,000 hours of work over a ten-year period and at a cost of 15,000 euros, Knorreck created a unique sidecar motorcycle called the Snaefell – likely named after the tallest peak on the famed Isle of Man. Half the machine is based on the guts of a Laverda motorcycle, while the other half uses bits from a Volkswagen GTI, Audi 80 and a Citroen Xantia.
Equally as interesting is this mashup that combines what appears to be an older British motorcycle with a cut-down Citroen 2CV sidecar. It seems both machines are in fully working order with the older 2CV still sporting what we assume is an inoperative a steering wheel. Check them both out in the gallery below.Gallery: Unique sidecar motorcycles
[Source: Bikes in the Fast Lane]
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VW GTi 7:28PM (6/25/2009)
The first pictures look ridiculous. It is an interesting concept though.
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Randy 9:09PM (6/25/2009)
Agreed! Interesting but ugly!
I like the conventional rickshaw design
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=rickshaw&sa=N&tab=wi&um=1
Protzenegger 9:33PM (6/25/2009)
Sucks that AB didn't post the pics showing the butterfly door & 2-seat interior with stereo and a/c vents.
http://breganzane.com/blog//snfl.php (scroll down a bit)
Pretty awesome job, if I do say so myself.
swimtedswim 8:58PM (6/25/2009)
yawn Batman did it first
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Randy 9:10PM (6/25/2009)
Actually.... The Orient did
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&ie=UTF-8&q=rickshaw&sa=N&tab=wi&um=1
avmforyou 6:30AM (6/26/2009)
Interesting concept to enjoy riding bike together with car.So many people can have fun all together.Though used auto concept is old but it has it's own benefits.
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Redeemed 7:32AM (6/26/2009)
10,000 hours? Sorry, but award winning show cars can be built in 2,000 hours.
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Protzenegger 9:35AM (6/26/2009)
But not for 15,000 euros.