Swiss streamliner set for production
100 Monotracers planned for 2009The Geneva auto salon has produced a couple of surprises for motorcyclists, the most spectacular being the Swiss-designed Monotracer, a development of the Ecomobile which has struggled to find a market over the years.
The new machine runs tandem seating and is based around a BMW K-series powerplant but is considerably longer than a motorcycle and features a fully-enclosed cabin with gullwing door.
Monotracer says it will be putting the machine into low-volume production in 2009, planning on just 100 units.
Like its predecessor, it claims a high top speed - 250km/h - thanks largely to its streamlining.
It leans and handles much like a long-wheelbase motorcycle, with a phenomenal claimed max lean angle of 52 degrees.
Two outrigger wheels are deployed at low speed to stabilise the machine.
Creature comforts in the cabin include air-conditioning, GPS and audio system all of which comes at a fairly hefty price of $86,500 plus taxes.
| SPECIFICATIONS |
| VEHICLE & BODY STRUCTURE |
| Self-supporting composite-monocoque made from glass, kevlar and carbon tissues bonded by epoxy-resin reinforced with crash and roll bars. Engine frame, steering head and stabilizer axles made from aircraft grade alloy steel. |
| Front suspension: Marzocchi 50mm USD-fork. |
| Rear: Monolever shaft swingarm. |
| Gull-wing-door with integrated sunroof, opening to the left. |
| Glazing made from tinted PMMA in aviation quality. |
| Baggage compartment of 200 Litres in the rear. |
| MECHANICS |
| 4 cylinder-in-line-BMW-K-engine 1171 ccm, 16 valves, liquid cooling. |
| Dry reinforced monodisc clutch. Sequential PG-gearbox with 4 forward speeds and electrically unlockable reverse, shifted by push-button-selector on left handlebar. |
| Automatic clutch optional. |
| Reinforced BMW-shaft drive. |
| 3 brake discs 320 mm Ø with 4-piston-hydraulic callipers, fully integrated electronic ABS. Ceramic brake discs and brake pads, ASP anti spin control optional. |
| Electrical stabilizer servo system, computer-supervised with cycle-time < 0,5 sec. |
| Semi-automatic, hydraulically operated softmode system optional. |
| EQUIPMENT & ACCESSORIES |
| RECARO-contour-seats with 3-point-automatic-safety belts. |
| Interior covers in high-tech-tissues and sound proofing padding. |
| Airconditioned + heated ventilation system of ample flow with intake air filter. |
| GPS-RDS-4LSP-audio-system. |
| Tempomat cruise control, frontal airbag, Bi-Xenon-lights, CD-players optional. |
| OPERATION |
| Motorcycle-type handlebars with extended functions. Clutch pedal left, gear- and stabilizer-ops-switches left, integrated brake ops by pedal, aux-brake-lever and twist-throttle right. |
| TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS |
| Empty weight: 460-485 kgs. depending on options |
| Max. weight: 685 kgs. |
| Tank capacity: 50 ltrs. / 14 USG |
| Dimensions: L = 3,65 m B = 1,25 m |
| (Stabilizers up) 1,40 m (down) H = 1,52 m |
| Service: 25.000 km / 15'000 miles or annually - whichever is first |
| Engine: 96 kW / 130 HP at 8750/min, max. torque 117 Nm at 6750/min |
| Motronic-controlled injection |
| 3-way-catalytic converter. |
| Acceleration: 0-100 kph = 5,7 sec. |
| Top speed: > 250 kph. |
| Brake distance: 100-0 = 43 m |
| Turning circle between walls: 8.5 m |
| Consumption (ISO 7118): 4,15 l/100km at constant 90 kph 5,05 l/100km at constant 120 kph |
| Basic price ex factory € 52'500.- (+ local VAT) |
| 2 years warranty / 25 years use guaranteed for composite + metal structures. |
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