its about damn time. vyrus 986 moto2

Dave · 01-13-2011, 04:57 PM

You remember Vyrus right? The company that makes the Vyrus 987 C3 4V…the Bimota Tesi look-alike with a Ducati 1198 motor, hub-steering, and a supercharger? Not willing to rest on its laurels as having “the most powerful production motorcycle in the world” (211hp gets you that title), the small Italian boutique firm seems set to enter Moto2 racing with its new Vyrus 986 M2 race bike, whose preliminary concept photo has just leaked out of the Rimini factory. Taking the idea of prototype racing to its fullest dimension with its hub-steering design, perhaps the only thing more exciting than the prospect of seeing a few of these Vyrus 986 M2′s at 18 of motorcycling’s best venues, is the prospect that a road-based version of the machine could be siting in our garage later this year (assuming we could afford such things). Details after the jump. Like all Moto2 class machines, the Vyrus 986 M2 is based around a Honda CBR600RR motor, but will be the only bike on the Moto2 grid to feature hub-steering. While Vyrus says the new 986 M2 will be an affordable option for Moto2 teams, the company also has plans to take the bike to the consumers (likely with some modification to get around the “prototype” requirement in Moto2), offering a road bike version available for purchase. This news makes us especially excited for the uniquely styled 600cc machine, and with a March 2011 delivery date on the road version, we’re surprised Vyrus has been able to keep this project under wraps for this long. Scheduled to debut at the Verona show on January 21, 2011, we’ll have more info on this dream machine in a couple of weeks

fnfalman · 01-13-2011, 04:58 PM

I'm gonna have to watch Moto 2 a bit more closely now.

Their Vyrus work a lot better than the Tesi.

Dave · 01-13-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fnfalman

I'm gonna have to watch Moto 2 a bit more closely now.

Their Vyrus work a lot better than the Tesi.

Ill admit, id nearly lost hope for the concept with so many teams switching to the suters. This thing though makes me happy in pants. Finally a true prototype.

Dave · 01-13-2011, 11:53 PM

i was hoping to find some more info on the gp homepage. apparently rossi's latest fart is more important

guess we gotta wait till the 21st. hope we see the streetbike at the same time

smileyman · 01-14-2011, 09:22 AM

It's nasty. I love it. Hopefully they will find a good rider to push it to its limits...

DLIT · 01-14-2011, 10:22 AM

I wish that pic was better, it's definitely wallpaper material.

Dave · 01-21-2011, 08:55 AM

OneSickPsycho · 01-21-2011, 11:04 AM

Yes, but does it blend?

DLIT · 01-21-2011, 07:53 PM

Thing looks like it wants to eat a bus full of children. Gnarly. Got high-res pics??

Dave · 01-21-2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Thing looks like it wants to eat a bus full of children. Gnarly. Got high-res pics??

Best I can find for now. I'm doing national guard this weekend so I won't have a chance to poke around on a real computer. Might be a link to bigger shots on www.twowheelsblog.com

01-13-2011, 04:57 PM	#1
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	its about damn time. vyrus 986 moto2 You remember Vyrus right? The company that makes the Vyrus 987 C3 4V…the Bimota Tesi look-alike with a Ducati 1198 motor, hub-steering, and a supercharger? Not willing to rest on its laurels as having “the most powerful production motorcycle in the world” (211hp gets you that title), the small Italian boutique firm seems set to enter Moto2 racing with its new Vyrus 986 M2 race bike, whose preliminary concept photo has just leaked out of the Rimini factory. Taking the idea of prototype racing to its fullest dimension with its hub-steering design, perhaps the only thing more exciting than the prospect of seeing a few of these Vyrus 986 M2′s at 18 of motorcycling’s best venues, is the prospect that a road-based version of the machine could be siting in our garage later this year (assuming we could afford such things). Details after the jump. Like all Moto2 class machines, the Vyrus 986 M2 is based around a Honda CBR600RR motor, but will be the only bike on the Moto2 grid to feature hub-steering. While Vyrus says the new 986 M2 will be an affordable option for Moto2 teams, the company also has plans to take the bike to the consumers (likely with some modification to get around the “prototype” requirement in Moto2), offering a road bike version available for purchase. This news makes us especially excited for the uniquely styled 600cc machine, and with a March 2011 delivery date on the road version, we’re surprised Vyrus has been able to keep this project under wraps for this long. Scheduled to debut at the Verona show on January 21, 2011, we’ll have more info on this dream machine in a couple of weeks

01-13-2011, 04:58 PM	#2
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	I'm gonna have to watch Moto 2 a bit more closely now. Their Vyrus work a lot better than the Tesi. __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

01-13-2011, 11:53 PM	#4
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	i was hoping to find some more info on the gp homepage. apparently rossi's latest fart is more important guess we gotta wait till the 21st. hope we see the streetbike at the same time __________________ TWF Post whore #6

01-14-2011, 09:22 AM	#5
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	It's nasty. I love it. Hopefully they will find a good rider to push it to its limits... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

01-14-2011, 10:22 AM	#6
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	I wish that pic was better, it's definitely wallpaper material. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

01-21-2011, 08:55 AM	#7
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992

01-21-2011, 11:04 AM	#8
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	Yes, but does it blend?

01-21-2011, 07:53 PM	#9
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	Thing looks like it wants to eat a bus full of children. Gnarly. Got high-res pics?? __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.