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June 29, 2009
Most Insane Sidecar Project Ever!
By John Coyle
Deputy Editor
Even though three-wheeled vehicles kind of sketch me out, I’ve always wanted a bike with a sidecar. And while my dream machine is a dead-simple, olive-drab WWII-era Harley, the craftsmanship evident on François Knorreck’s Laverda-based project is astonishing. While the 1000cc engine was carried over from the original bike, and some parts were lifted from a few cars—Renault, Citroen, BMW, VW and Audi—virtually everything else was custom fabricated by Knorreck. The sidecar is set up to carry two passengers, and though I have to wonder what the handling is like—Predictable? Scary?—I’d be more than willing to take it for a spin. Head over to the Kneeslider for more details on the build, and check out a couple more pics after the jump.
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bigboi313
Jul 1, 2009 at 1:31 pm
i like it, ill take one. also i call shotgun!
floridasammax
Jul 1, 2009 at 11:28 am
the concept is great and i like the look but one the driver needs some cover and the agility of the vehicle may be a question when it come to turns. but over all great look
holla718
Jul 1, 2009 at 10:42 am
I guess this would be the results if both “CRACK HEAD” Bikes & Cars had KIDS….LMAO
bluedevilop
Jul 1, 2009 at 10:12 am
saaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttt
simon_r_gris
Jul 1, 2009 at 9:04 am
It’s like the decepticons had a kid.
WylieB
Jul 1, 2009 at 8:22 am
at least the passenger will b comfortable and dry when it rains
pttransamdriver
Jul 1, 2009 at 5:26 am
lol pointlessly awesome
pttransamdriver
Jul 1, 2009 at 5:26 am
That is so Poitlessly awesome!!
soundofrool
Jun 30, 2009 at 11:51 pm
‘i have an idea: why not make something that has all the disadvantages of a motorcycle AND the disadvantages of a car?’
89SKD
Jun 30, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Not bad, i wonder if the sidecar has A/C. hehehe…
RavenAegis45
Jun 30, 2009 at 7:25 pm
Wow now this is Amazing, Despite what people say about this I think it looks cool, the little cabin looks pretty comfty to me and its Way Sportier than some cars haha, I’d Love to own this car, but i’d prefer to be the passanger instead HAHA
Jourdan_Cardenas
Jun 30, 2009 at 3:16 pm
you are all ignorant… it is called tricycle… aahahahaha mga bobo…
pr0d1gy9
Jun 30, 2009 at 2:54 pm
its like a mini ferrari
LX-300C
Jun 30, 2009 at 2:17 pm
this is Badass!!!! that is a very out there. great job!!!
troutster52
Jun 30, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Turning left and right are going to be worlds different, especially at speed. Cool idea though and extremely well executed.
dewcrew
Jun 30, 2009 at 11:57 am
i’m diggin it.
Crazymatt1352
Jun 30, 2009 at 9:07 am
That thing is just awesome that is definitely a head turner
vincenzo53
Jun 30, 2009 at 8:27 am
MY GOD… why not just drive a car.. i mean all the danger but none of the perks of riding a bike… except maybe turning some heads…
i love bikes… & it does look sweet from far away but this is a FAIL from me
richardson05
Jun 30, 2009 at 7:59 am
WHY
Richter-Scale
Jun 30, 2009 at 5:14 am
Show more pics, imagine that thing leaning sideways!
KustomKiely
Jun 30, 2009 at 4:12 am
Very cool. I wish there were mor pix.
ahmadamirsyahir
Jun 30, 2009 at 12:43 am
not MPV, SUV nor ATV. its TUV – the unstable vehicle.. lol
PureBusiness
Jun 29, 2009 at 9:28 pm
I wouldnt attempt anything over 45 mph with it.
BoydZCustomZ
Jun 29, 2009 at 8:30 pm
Now that’s awesome. At least no one will have to worry about falling of the Motorcycle while driving on wet roads or speeding just to get by traffic. The sidecar will be there to break there fall!!!!!!!!!!!!
LedZeppelin
Jun 29, 2009 at 7:51 pm
And why has no one built a mini super car like the side car with out the bike????/
AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!
LedZeppelin
Jun 29, 2009 at 7:50 pm
This is wicked awsome to look at….but the handleing has got to be scary. Where’s the articulation? Oh well…Notice there is no picture of the right side save for the passenger compartment?Wonder if you can pull a wheelie with it? What would that be like for the two bimbos you take out friday night? Tooooo many questions!!!!!
chaztheoccultist
Jun 29, 2009 at 7:03 pm
THIS IS AWSOME. I WOULD LOVE TO TAKE THIS THING FOR A SPIN…..AWSOME.
GTwildfire
Jun 29, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I’m with phattacorider. Something like this but separable on the fly would be waaay over the top.
phattacorider
Jun 29, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Sorta looks like an optical illusion from the side. And it would be cool if there was an eject button that divided it into a bad ass crotch rocket and a super neat mini Gallardo.
Yanzo
Jun 29, 2009 at 5:17 pm
that’s fuckin insane
GTguy155
Jun 29, 2009 at 5:16 pm
im not even gunna lie that things pretty cool even though ud look kinda retarded driving it down the street
brewha05
Jun 29, 2009 at 4:55 pm
i would have to say i don’t like it, but i would still have to say great job on the fabrication for what it is it isn’t bad
Jourdan_Cardenas
Jun 29, 2009 at 4:23 pm
it is called tricycle.. hahahaha here in philippines there is so many tricycle.. times 2 the cars
retroman
Jun 29, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Part motorcycle, part car. So what do you call a hybrid like this??
KingBoss06
Jun 29, 2009 at 3:59 pm
what the… lol. interesting but kinda outrageous.
GTwildfire
Jun 29, 2009 at 2:51 pm
In terms of amenities and appearance yeah… this has no equal.
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From a rider’s standpoint though, an articulated sidecar setup that allows leaning would probably give better performance.