TwinTech Harley Custom Sports Car not Suzuki Hayabusa

[TheSpeakers20]

awesome i love it when people just dont throw a busa in it and call it quits nice work

[TwintechV]

If I could keep my foot out of it, about 35 mpg, but it's too much fun to not to use all 120 horses so I get about 25.

[mengle2004]

This is proof that a cool, fast, economical car can be made. Something like this would be a great commuter/second/hobby car. Have an SUV for the wife and something like this for the hubby that wants a sports car or a motorcycle and has a long daily commute.

[5thOJAk]

Sweet, kind of looks like an Ariel Atom. I was thinking of doing something similar to this but instead taking two Harley V-twins and turning them into a V-4.

[badfish13b]

Just needs a more powerful v twin. Bikes with v twins can make over 250hp supercharged, I've even seen some turbo. I think the design is perfect, just double the power.

[juliusth4]

This very neat vehicle you guys have created. I few weeks ago a I saw a video of man who used a twin Harley engine to create a Morgan Sports Car which only runs on 3 wheels. This and the morgan are really neat to see!! Thanks!

[baltostella]

Gimme Gimme!!

[p35neo2]

i would have used a hyosung or ducati v-twin instead

[lukzter]

Is this Street leal and if so how did you register it with the DMV?

[TwintechV]

@lukzter - It's registered as an assembled vehicle. Most states have a category for special construction vehicles, even California.

[UhhWTFuSay]

@lukzter Google Specially Constructed Vehicle

[webbfast]

Remember this is in America (They would register a frog if you put a motor in it)

unlike where you & I live

[xsonz2]

This is so fucking cool. you cant beat that sound. I want one so bad now.

[Electronlyman]

Awesome sound.

[lawrencelugar7777]

Cool - high revving, sweet sound, and good gas mileage.

How much would it costs, approx, to swap out my engine from my Miata to a motorcycle engine?

[TwintechV]

I don't recommend you do this conversion. The Miata is to heavy for a bike engine.

[ethanmonat]

Probably in excess of $20K.

[edm418]

you should ditch the miata and get a suzuki cappuchino. You can then add a Hayabusa engine. theres a guy on youtube with one.

[choopdewoot]

dose it go in reverse? if so how did you get it to do that. and is this available comercially

[unclesonnyonutube]

this is actually twintech's modern remake of the old

Morgan 3 Wheel design.

type in "Morgan 3 wheel" to see the similarity in design.

[TwintechV]

The Morgan was definitely an inspiration. But an extra wheel and an extra 80hp hasn't hurt the concept!

[fr0z3nmechanix]

that's a sweet ride... bet it's fun to drive.

[30GB]

i always wanted to do this but in a regular mini car it would sound awesome going down the road

[kovam1812]

just to be honest i think it sounds like shit just like all the other harleys load and poppy

should have used a street bike motor

[vetteburna]

wow awsome... what kind of tranny?? did he build it himslef?

[darter1075]

That is cool.

[johnbije]

i love the sound of the harley man!!cool idea and work done!!keep it up!

[NeoQuello]

FINALLY... the Harley man's car... awesome..

[boredmud]

Strongly resembles the Ariel Atom.

[Kornball426]

While this is really cool... A sport bike motor could easily put out at least another 40-50 horsepower and get better gas mileage. I dunno, different strokes for different folks I guess. I would have gone rear engine and Hayabusa power personally... Then again that's what I "would do," you actually put your money where your mouth is and did it. Good job.

[TwintechV]

Been there, done that. Check out my Sport Tech at my website listed above.

[brapboys503]

@Kornball426 Yeah, everyone wants a hayabusa engined sports car. Too mainstream.

[sokodad]

@Kornball426 Got to admit the sound of a Harley in it is pretty cool. Wish I had the money to tinker and build cool stuff like this. Wish I had the ability mainly.

[pedalpunk57]

I have always considered Harley vtwin motors as well as other vtwins to be like small block chevy motors in their performance and sound and attitude they bring to the road, but putting a vtwin into a lightweight 4 wheeled chassis? Simply awesome. Where do I sign up for one with a 5/8 scale 32 ford roadster body????

[DavidCofer]

Hi Cofer-engineering-robotics here in Tunnel Hill GA. Runs as well as my 80cube Roadking. What kinda transaxle is that in the rear? NEAT TOY.. Makes me want to finish the CCR Tbucket frame here. I think I like it better than a Trex. Neat build.

[spikonaleash]

ive been wanting to see something like this for a looooong time

[tayler09p]

that's pretty wicked,... wat kind of feul pump did ya use for it????

[TwintechV]

It's a Facet low pressure pump with a bypass to simulate gravity feed.

[claudiodaltonjr]

It sounds GREAT!

[DreamlandPhoenix]

To the poster of the video, I'd recommend you check out dpcars [dot] net. Guy named Dennis Palatov, with similar scratch-built-car ideas, but a different goal.

Congrats and keep up the good work.

[playaboyy02]

what kind of fuel economy does it get?

[TwintechV]

If I could keep my foot out of it, about 35 mpg, but it's too much fun to not to use all 120 horses so I get about 25.

[sirhcskoorb]

The motor looks like a stock twin cam.

How about a 145"S&S race unit?

I bet it's a lot of fun as it is now but why stop there?

[TwintechV]

The motor is a 120" JIMS Harley Davidson with balance shafts. I tried a 124 S&S but they shake so bad I couldn't drive the car. Took a loss on the S&S just to get rid of it. I can't Imagine how bad the 145 must shake. 125 foot pounds of torque from the JIMS works great in an 1100# car! Not as fast as a sport bike motor but that's not the point.

[jurajfarkas]

excuse my english....i´m usualy smoke up one cigaret during vatching this video after this i´am total fresh...and easy...

[jurajfarkas]

(excuse my english) nice very nice.....i would lite spent some time on the road with that boogie...mmmm...i must dreaming...but at one time in a future...

i dont belive in a miracles....i must earn some money...

[Marblemania]

Excellent use of a very proven engine. This should market quite easily and could prove to be one of the means to break the back of over priced gasoline.

Light weight construction combined with excellent engineering makes for a nice little two seater.

[sargmann]

EXOTIC !!!!!

[stoker20]

The Harley guys would cream their jeans for this thing. Just like the bikes if you want to go fast you get something else.

[sergiofifo]

E X C E L E N T ! ! ! Gas Saver

[facedetrouduc]

OH MY GOD!! This thing is so amazing.

Wait i'll just start a Telethon to afford one. ;)

[NickRSim]

Was this filmed around the proving grounds?

Crazy to think that while looking at things around the world on the internet you stumble on a local guy who is doing something unique.

Hope everything works out for you! I'll have to see it in person some day.

[TwintechV]

Yes, it was! I live in Brighton, MI about a mile from the GM Proving Grounds. See you at the Baker's Restaurant Car Show on Sundays.

[Quaeler666]

Hey Dave! This is Friedemann from Germany. You should know me from the Wedding...Rob just showed me this Video! Nice!!!!!!

[TwintechV]

Sure I remember you! Rob told me you finished your bike project. Good to hear from you!

[freshclip]

So American! Create a modern chassis and stick an archaic pushrod sh!t-pump motor in it!! What a waste! get a real engine that makes over a hundred horesepower! Harley Davidson 1200cc = 55Hp WOOOOOOOOOOOOO....

[TwintechV]

120HP! Read a little farther!

[freshclip]

It doesn't LOOK like 120Hp the way he's driving it! Looks downright leisurely! If you want to see a motorcycle engined car that really accelerates, look at a Radical 3. I have no love of the archaic. Pushrod OHV tech was obsolete before WW2. Lovely chassis though. I have explored the website and I'm impressed with the design and workmanship.

[TwintechV]

Look at the fun car website. I built a G S X R 1100 Suzuki powered car 20 years ago! I also have a Hyabusa version of the Twin Tech (mid engine style) on the drawing board. You have to keep doing something different! The Harley bunch doesn't mind spending a little money though. Just look at the number of $50,000 + custom bike out there. Not to many rice rockets in that category.

[michiganmadman]

I know what everyone's thinking ,,,,Hayabusa!!! With all that work in frame, brakes, and suspension, a "turbo" Busa would be the hot ticket!! Still a very cool car! Harleys just have that put,,put,, tractor sound, and of course there's that reliability thing!!