Gunbus Motorcycle

socwkbiker · 10-01-2008, 09:42 PM

The Gunbus 410 cubic inch V-Twin motorcycle is complete. The monster engine placed in a
motorcycle frame of comparable size looked impossible and many who saw the photos were
skeptical of the bike ever being finished but I guess, Clemens F. Leonhardt is one of
those persistent guys who ignores the naysayers and keeps at his work.
The fuel injected, 45 degree 6728 cc / 410 cubic inch V-Twin runs through a 3 speed
transmission with reverse and actually looks pretty good in its finished state compared to
the initial photos, in fact, everything looks good. It puts out 523 foot pounds of torque.
Seat height is 31.5 inches and overall length is 136 inches. It is a little heavy at 1433
pounds so high speed corner carving might be an issue and there aren't any photos of the
big bike on the road so I guess we'll have to wait for the road test, that is if someone
can actually road test this monster.
This is actually going to go into limited series production and a sidecar will be
available as well which might help with balance when waiting at a light. I don't even want
to think about a driveway tipover. I think this is great! Now, where's the video?

audiogooroo · 10-01-2008, 09:49 PM

Cool! I love the creativity. Although you're certainly right...if that beast starts to go over, you have one option: RUN!!!

cactusjack · 10-01-2008, 10:18 PM

Is the blonde standard or optional equipment? Well, it's black so you all know it's gotta be fast!

naugaman · 10-01-2008, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Is the blonde standard or optional equipment? Well, it's black so you all know it's gotta be fast!

The blonde has got to be standard equipment. Anything that big should have all the options included.

audiogooroo · 10-01-2008, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

Is the blonde standard or optional equipment? Well, it's black so you all know it's gotta be fast!

I'm sure it's optional equipment...but I'm also sure it costs more than you want to pay! ;)

cactusjack · 10-01-2008, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by audiogooroo

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Is the blonde standard or optional equipment? Well, it's black so you all know it's gotta be fast!

I'm sure it's optional equipment...but I'm also sure it costs more than you want to pay! ;)

You're telling me. I already have 1 blonde.

**trip** · 10-01-2008, 10:28 PM

Jimminee....410 cubic inch Twin.

I'll bet that puppy will give you one heck of a hard on sitting at a red light.

cactusjack · 10-01-2008, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

Jimminee....410 cubic inch Twin.

I'll bet that puppy will give you one heck of a hard on sitting at a red light.

Which are you referring to?

badnomad08 · 10-01-2008, 11:13 PM

WOW!!! Now that is rolling art work

. Watch your toes on those chains!!!

rksaw · 10-01-2008, 11:14 PM

Don't answer that question.

**jmorrow** · 10-02-2008, 02:49 AM

I would want some chrome chain guards on her before I rode her. (The Motorcycle that is)

**trip** · 10-02-2008, 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Jimminee....410 cubic inch Twin.

I'll bet that puppy will give you one heck of a hard on sitting at a red light.

Which are you referring to?

Well................both. LOL.

refugio · 10-02-2008, 07:32 AM

That's a....That's a... That's a..........BIG One

socwkbiker · 10-02-2008, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

Jimminee....410 cubic inch Twin.

I'll bet that puppy will give you one heck of a hard on sitting at a red light.

LMAO!!!

dragon57 · 10-02-2008, 10:15 AM

I've ridden 385 HP Boss Hoss, and it was surprisingly docile! It was among the most comfortable bikes I've ever ridden on the highway. But, just for giggles, I tipped it over sitting still, and once you get past around 20 or so degrees of lean, it gets real heavy, real fast!! When you're moving, it's no trouble at all.
But, THIS THING ! I don't know about this one! Still; I have to admire the craftsmanship, and stick-to-it-edness, of this guy..... BRAVO!!

10-01-2008, 09:42 PM	#1
socwkbiker Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jefferson City, MO Posts: 6,272	Gunbus Motorcycle The Gunbus 410 cubic inch V-Twin motorcycle is complete. The monster engine placed in a motorcycle frame of comparable size looked impossible and many who saw the photos were skeptical of the bike ever being finished but I guess, Clemens F. Leonhardt is one of those persistent guys who ignores the naysayers and keeps at his work. The fuel injected, 45 degree 6728 cc / 410 cubic inch V-Twin runs through a 3 speed transmission with reverse and actually looks pretty good in its finished state compared to the initial photos, in fact, everything looks good. It puts out 523 foot pounds of torque. Seat height is 31.5 inches and overall length is 136 inches. It is a little heavy at 1433 pounds so high speed corner carving might be an issue and there aren't any photos of the big bike on the road so I guess we'll have to wait for the road test, that is if someone can actually road test this monster. This is actually going to go into limited series production and a sidecar will be available as well which might help with balance when waiting at a light. I don't even want to think about a driveway tipover. I think this is great! Now, where's the video? __________________ Jeff Platz VBA #0002 VBA VP-Global B.A.C.A. Hoss 2005 "StrongBear" Black/Silver Todd and BD Login or Register to Remove Ads
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10-01-2008, 09:49 PM	#2
audiogooroo Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado/Las Vegas, NV Posts: 3,390	Gunbus Motorcycle Cool! I love the creativity. Although you're certainly right...if that beast starts to go over, you have one option: RUN!!! __________________ Audiogooroo - Daryl Porter Colorado Springs, CO VBA #248 VROC #17261 1999 Grn/Grn Nomad
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10-01-2008, 10:18 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Gunbus Motorcycle Is the blonde standard or optional equipment? Well, it's black so you all know it's gotta be fast! __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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10-01-2008, 10:28 PM	#7
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Gunbus Motorcycle Jimminee....410 cubic inch Twin. I'll bet that puppy will give you one heck of a hard on sitting at a red light. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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10-01-2008, 11:13 PM	#9
badnomad08 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrisburg, Illinois Posts: 114	Gunbus Motorcycle WOW!!! Now that is rolling art work . Watch your toes on those chains!!!
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10-01-2008, 11:14 PM	#10
rksaw Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Damascus, OR Posts: 1,430	Gunbus Motorcycle Don't answer that question.
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10-02-2008, 02:49 AM	#11
jmorrow Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Beech Grove, Arkansas Posts: 1,884	Gunbus Motorcycle I would want some chrome chain guards on her before I rode her. (The Motorcycle that is) __________________ Jim (Dooley) Morrow Stanford, Arkansas 2004 Kawasaki Nomad 1500 VBA #146
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10-02-2008, 07:32 AM	#13
refugio Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Refugio , Texas Posts: 359	Gunbus Motorcycle That's a....That's a... That's a..........BIG One __________________ 2008 Vulcan Nomad
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10-02-2008, 10:15 AM	#15
dragon57 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Gainesville, Ga Posts: 377	Gunbus Motorcycle I've ridden 385 HP Boss Hoss, and it was surprisingly docile! It was among the most comfortable bikes I've ever ridden on the highway. But, just for giggles, I tipped it over sitting still, and once you get past around 20 or so degrees of lean, it gets real heavy, real fast!! When you're moving, it's no trouble at all. But, THIS THING ! I don't know about this one! Still; I have to admire the craftsmanship, and stick-to-it-edness, of this guy..... BRAVO!!
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