Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith


Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith

I follow motorcycle news passionately. I have seen few motorcycle concepts with two-wheel drive systems. But a front wheel drive motorcycle is very rare. The Killer by Craig Rodsmith is one such motorcycle with front wheel drive system. A handmade three cylinder radial engine sits inside the front wheel and drive it. Sounds easy, but the entire system is custom-made by Craig.

Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith


After failing to find a ready radial engine, Craig decided to build one using three 60 cc two-stroke engines and a custom-made unified crankcase. The resulting radial engne sits inside the front wheel and sends power to the wheel using a centrifugal clutch driven by a lay shaft.
The electric start system starts all three engine simultaneously. A custom-made Bendix drive disengages the starter motor once the engines start running.

Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith
Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith
Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith
Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith
Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith
Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith
Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith
Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith
Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith
Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith
Custom Front Wheel Drive Motorcycle by Craig Rodsmith

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