Technology Everysecond » GX3 motorcycle photos http://mnunioni.org seabloggers INC Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:41:58 +0000 en hourly 1 Volkswagen’s GX3 motorcycle http://mnunioni.org/2009/04/01/volkswagens-gx3-motorcycle/ http://mnunioni.org/2009/04/01/volkswagens-gx3-motorcycle/#comments Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:00:56 +0000 admin http://mnunioni.org/?p=52 Volkswagen recently showraced the GX3, which the company terms as a completely new motorcycle design. The GX3 which is conceptually much closer to a motorcycle than to a classic type automobile is a two seater, comes with three wheels and promises to deliver on aspects involving handling and freedom that only a bike can offer. Powering the GX3 is a four cylinder 1.6 litre engine that produces 126PS of power and a torque that peaks at 152Nm. This product is its power to weight ratio of 220PS per ton. Not surprisingly it can be do the 0-100Kmph sprint in barely 5.7 seconds and the possible lateral acceleration reaches 1.25g values typical of sheer performance cars.

GX3The power to the rear 12J wheel shod with 315/30 R18 rubber is laid down via six speed transmission and chain drive. The basic structure of this driving machine in the meantime is a high density, warp resistant, steel construction space frame. The panelling of the interior and exterior parts of the space frame is made of high density fibre glass. The GX3 will cost $17,000.

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