Steel Madness - Dodge Tomahawk Concept Motorcycle

The hero of almost all speed TOPs, the object of admiration and increased attention, the most unusual motorcycle, which to this day looks more like a prototype than a production model, the main character of our conversation today is the powerful and dynamic Dodge Tomahawk bike. Let's find out what's unusual about this motorcycle and what's behind the expressive design.

The history of the concept bike Dodge Tomahawk

The motorcycle was first introduced to a wide audience back in 2003. Almost two decades have passed since then, but still no one has been able to repeat the conceptual design of a dynamic bike. Dodge Tomahawk was presented at the International Auto Show in Detroit (USA).

Then this "steel monster" made a phenomenal sensation. Still would! Nobody in the world has ever seen anything like it and, quite possibly, will never see it again. The motorcycle was released in limited numbers to demonstrate the technological capabilities of Dodge-Chrysler.



Initially, the manufacturer planned to release about 300 copies of the Dodge Tomahawk V10 Superbike. However, the high cost scared off potential buyers. According to some sources, the manufacturer sold only 9 units of the Tomahawk. Although the Dodge-Chrysler company produced 10 copies. Nine of them went to their owners, and one Dodge Tomahawk remained in the museum of the American concern.

It is worth saying a few words about those who were directly involved in the development and creation of this monster. Mark Walters worked on the expressive appearance, but the engine filling is the brainchild of the Dodge automobile company. Each produced copy was assembled by hand and offered to potential buyers in the Neiman Marcus catalog for only 555 thousand dollars.

Appearance

The design of an incredibly heavy 10-cylinder motorcycle, which in its weight “caught up” with a small car, the developers have lightened it a bit. This was achieved by using lightweight alloys of carbon, titanium and aluminum.

A single-seat motorcycle has powerful brake calipers. The front wheels have eight-piston, rear four-piston brake units. Tomahawk is designed for only one pilot, who is also a passenger. Landing on it is recumbent, so the second number is out of the question.

Technical specifications

There is practically nothing in the Dodge Tomahawk from an ordinary motorcycle. Wheels, for example, he has not two, but four. Moreover, each of them has an independent suspension. The design of the Tomahawk consists of carbon, aluminum and titanium elements. The main frame is assembled from hardened steel.



Surprisingly, with its dimensions, the Dodge Tomahawk turned out to be a very stable machine. At least, so far there has not been a single case of a serious accident involving him. Although it is known for certain that this model still appeared on public roads.

Of course, the designers have provided for the possibility of using reverse gear. Since even a master of sports in powerlifting cannot get this giant off the ground.

The name contains the designation V10. And this is no coincidence. The bike is equipped with a 10-cylinder V-engine from the Dodge Viper sports car.



The motor is capable of developing a power of 500 (just think about this number!) Horsepower. The engine works in tandem with a two-speed automatic transmission. However, this point should be given a little more attention.

The unrivaled power of the Tomahawk

The bike accelerates to “hundreds” in just 2,5 seconds. Such power can shake not only the emotions, but also the insides of the rider. The motorcycle's maximum registered speed is 482,8 km/h. However, few people traveled at this speed. But the calculated figures differ significantly. So, if we discard air resistance, then the Dodge can accelerate to space 676 km / h. Fortunately, there were no crazy people who would want to test this in practice.



Such dynamic performance is provided not only by the shape of the motorcycle and its powerful engine, but also by the transmission. And it consists of only two steps: one, two - and you are already in maximum gear. In fact, all the "elasticity" of the dynamics falls on the shoulders of the motor
By the way, it was the overly powerful engine, coupled with short gears, that became one of the main reasons for the failure of Dodge Tomahawk sales. As some experts put it at the presentation of the motorcycle, "The Tomahawk is a machine for madmen."

The volume of the fuel tank is 12,7 liters. This amount of gasoline Dodge Tomahawk "eats" in just fifty kilometers.
Technical information about the Dodge Tomahawk

Roughly speaking, the Tomahawk is a powerful engine on four wheels. About $100 million was spent on the development and creation of this miracle of technology. The result is a futuristic and truly extraordinary bike that adorns only a few private collections.

If we throw aside enthusiastic exclamations and emotions, then in the bottom line you can get the following characteristics of the "tomahawk":

• ✦ wheelbase - 1930 mm
  
• ✦ curb weight - 680 kg
  
• ✦ dimensions ― 2591*704*937 mm
  
• ✦ number of cylinders - 10
  
• ✦ number of cycles - 4
  
• ✦ engine cooling system - liquid
  
• ✦ torque ― 712 Nm
  
• ✦ disc brakes
  

Judging by the reviews of a few owners, the Tomahawk is still a stallion. Motorcycle and strives to slip out from under the rider. The reason for this behavior is the incredibly powerful engine and short transmission travel.

Price issue

Surely you have already wondered how much this steel madness costs. Let's just say that buying it is not so easy. Issued copies are in private hands, and no one is in a hurry to say goodbye to them. However, at the time of the appearance of the model, the price fluctuated at around $ 550 thousand.

It is difficult to understand who Dodge-Chrysler saw as potential owners of the Dodge Tomahawk, planning to sell hundreds of copies. Such equipment can only be bought for the collection. After all, not a single sane person will drive a 680-kilogram monster onto a public road. Yes, and with a motor from a sports car.

However, the Dodge Tomahawk coped with one task flawlessly - the motorcycle made an indelible impression. He showed the whole world what the engineers of the American concern are capable of. It remains for us to admire the human genius and the capabilities of an impressive motorcycle.

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Of course, with such indicators and technical characteristics, maintenance of the Dodge Tomahawk costs a pretty penny. Moreover, this technique is clearly not intended for daily use. A few owners note that, in addition to high fuel consumption (recall, almost 13 liters per 50 km), the impressive dimensions of the bike do not allow it to be rolled imposingly on public roads.



And yet, the fact remains that to date there is no officially confirmed speed record for the Dodge Tomahawk. According to some sources, the bike was accelerated to 482,8 km/h, according to others, the maximum speed was just over 420 km/h. Official representatives of the company even claim that their brainchild is capable of accelerating to 600 km/h if the resistance of the headwind is leveled. Whether this is true or not, we hope that official information about what the powerful Dodge Tomahawk motorcycle is capable of will appear soon.