[30MuleTeam]

Drysdale has developed a 2 wheel drive motorcycle that uses hydraulics to propel the bike and for steering. Interesting and frank discussion about the results.

http://home.mira.net/~iwd/2x2x2/index.html

 

[JD]

Thanks for that link.. it's very interesting. The bike looks a little strange, but I kinda like it I would have to do away with the John Deere colors though :wink: I would love to ride a 2 wheel drive bike.

 

[Pete]

Neat-o.

 

[Sails]

Someone did a review of a two wheel drive motocross bike last year, I think that it was a Yamaha job but don't quote me and I can't find the article listed in Canadian Biker which is where I think I read it. As I remember it was a very expensive option that was not coming to North American at that time.

 

[billmeek]

This?

Yamaha Racing - Dakar - WR450F 2-Trac

 

[Sails]

This?

Kind of looks like it.

 

[30MuleTeam]

Looks like the Yamaha kicked butt on the race circuit in '04. Should be interesting to see how they do in '05 with their improvements. Must be tough to compete with the big KTM's for the overall prize.

 

[bwdbrn1]

Here's a related article from Ohlins

http://www.ohlins.com/mc_2wd.shtml