What's next?

[GMP]

Yeah, also looks like it might be a little big for the nasty stuff. Nice effort in keeping the weight low though with the radical cylinder angle. Looks like a PDS shock, which doesn't excite me.

 

[JTT]

It's the lack of downtubes on the frame that worries me...those cases look awefully exposed. I can see ripping them off on a rock...or ripping me off after casing a jump

The other issue is the need to remove the swingarm and all to change a front sprocket. The swingarm pivots on the drive shaft. Nice idea from a theoretical point of view, but perhaps not too practical?

 

[barkeater]

At least it isn't a KTM with different colored plastic.

I did read that, appearances aside, the front sprocket is actually quite easy to change.

I think BMW has the resources to work out any issues - like the lack of armor on the case in rocky conditions. While they are giant overweight pigs, the BMW GS seems to hold together quite well in some pretty nasty stuff.

Someone is trying something different, I like that. Innovation isn't dead.

 

[JTT]

Someone is trying something different, I like that. Innovation isn't dead.

I fully agree with you there brother. Bring it on BMW

 

[TooFastTim]

What about some kind of hydraulic or electromagnetic valves for your engine. Could produce optimal torque in all rpm ranges! No cam/timing train to worry about for maintenance anymore either.

Good one, I remember reading that Lotus (ex F1 people) had got this right. Perfect valve time regardless of conditions.

 

[TooFastTim]

F1 just blows everyone away with new technology.
They can alter a car's telemetry at certain parts of a race track via GPS signals.

Not difficult. I could do that.

 

[TooFastTim]

I've read about some high tech kart engine prototypes. 2 strokes with fuel injection and no lube oil. Metallurgy has been advanced and coupled with composites so no lubrication is required. Helps with the emissions. This is the way of the future for the 2 stroke.

IMO this is the way to go. Fuel injected 2 strokes have interested me for a while now. Can you post some links plse?

 

[TooFastTim]

might solve some of the social issues.

The only social issue it would solve is the emmisions one. IMO the majority of the anti-dirt biking crew want the wilderness for their own exclusive use. Note how they go after mountain bikes and equestrians as much as they do us.