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Currently Vyrus has four models: 984 C3 2V (Ducati-sourced 2-valve 1000&nbsp;cm<sup>3</sup> air-cooled engine developing 100bhp), 985 C3 4V (Ducati-sourced 4-valve 1000&nbsp;cm<sup>3</sup> water-cooled engine developing 155bhp), 987 C3 4V (Ducati-sourced 4-valve 1200&nbsp;cm<sup>3</sup> water cooled engine developing 184bhp) and the 987 C3 4VV (Ducati-sourced 4-valve 1200&nbsp;cm<sup>3</sup> supercharged water cooled engine developing 211bhp).<ref>{{cite web |title=The Vyrus 987 C3 4V: the world's most powerful production motorcycle |url=https://newatlas.com/the-vyrus-987-c3-4vv-the-worlds-most-powerful-production-motorcycle/13975/ |website=newatlas.com |date=29 January 2010 |access-date=29 March 2019}}</ref>
Currently Vyrus has four models: 984 C3 2V (Ducati-sourced 2-valve 1000&nbsp;cm<sup>3</sup> air-cooled engine developing 100bhp), 985 C3 4V (Ducati-sourced 4-valve 1000&nbsp;cm<sup>3</sup> water-cooled engine developing 155bhp), 987 C3 4V (Ducati-sourced 4-valve 1200&nbsp;cm<sup>3</sup> water cooled engine developing 184bhp) and the 987 C3 4VV (Ducati-sourced 4-valve 1200&nbsp;cm<sup>3</sup> supercharged water cooled engine developing 211bhp).<ref>{{cite web |title=The Vyrus 987 C3 4V: the world's most powerful production motorcycle |url=https://newatlas.com/the-vyrus-987-c3-4vv-the-worlds-most-powerful-production-motorcycle/13975/ |website=newatlas.com |date=29 January 2010 |access-date=29 March 2019}}</ref>


Vyrus is very much a "bespoke" manufacturer - individual bikes are built to order, with no two bikes being the same.<ref name="Cormier" /> Due to the limited production and use of high-quality parts, all Vyrus models are expensive, with the cheapest models starting from $60,000USD.<ref name="Cormier" />
Vyrus is very much a "bespoke" manufacturer - individual bikes are built to order, with no two bikes being the same.<ref name="Cormier" /> Due to the limited production and use of high-quality parts, all Vyrus models are expensive, with the cheapest models starting from US$60,000.<ref name="Cormier" />


== 2011 MotoGp prototype ==
== 2011 MotoGp prototype ==
In 2011 Vyrus showed interest in the new Moto2 category by designing a new bike around the series-spec Honda CBR600RR engine used in the class. The hub-centre front steering was used, with a new frame as well.<ref name="dePrato">{{cite web |last1=dePrato |first1=Bruno |title=Vyrus 986 M2 Custom Moto2 Racer |url=https://www.cycleworld.com/2011/04/05/vyrus-986-m2-moto2-racer-special-feature |website=www.cycleworld.com |access-date=29 March 2019}}</ref> Three versions were offered – a race-ready model with top spec components for a little under $90,000USD, a street legal variant for around $40,000USD and a kit without engine around $27,000USD.<ref name="dePrato" /> Unfortunately there were no takers for the venture and Vyrus sold off the prototypes in 2012.<ref name="Cormier" />
In 2011 Vyrus showed interest in the new Moto2 category by designing a new bike around the series-spec Honda CBR600RR engine used in the class. The hub-centre front steering was used, with a new frame as well.<ref name="dePrato">{{cite web |last1=dePrato |first1=Bruno |title=Vyrus 986 M2 Custom Moto2 Racer |url=https://www.cycleworld.com/2011/04/05/vyrus-986-m2-moto2-racer-special-feature |website=www.cycleworld.com |access-date=29 March 2019}}</ref> Three versions were offered – a race-ready model with top spec components for a little under US$90,000, a street legal variant for around US$40,000 and a kit without engine around US$27,000.<ref name="dePrato" /> Unfortunately there were no takers for the venture and Vyrus sold off the prototypes in 2012.<ref name="Cormier" />


== MiniVirus 07 EV ==
== MiniVirus 07 EV ==
The MiniVirus was a pocketbike powered by a two-stroke 40cc engine and again using the hub-centre front steering system.<ref name="Cormier" /> Like the full-size bikes, the MiniVirus was expensive, costing over $5,000USD. Few were made.<ref name="Cormier" />
The MiniVirus was a pocketbike powered by a two-stroke 40cc engine and again using the hub-centre front steering system.<ref name="Cormier" /> Like the full-size bikes, the MiniVirus was expensive, costing over US$5,000. Few were made.<ref name="Cormier" />


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 20:19, 8 August 2022

Vyrus Divisione Motori Srl
Company typePrivate
IndustryMotorcycle manufacturing
Founded2001; 23 years ago (2001)
Headquarters
Coriano
,
Italy
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Ascanio Rodorigo
Websitevyrus.it
Vyrus 985 C3

Vyrus is a small, exclusivist Italian motorcycle manufacturer based in Coriano, Italy.

Vyrus initially worked alongside Bimota on the evolutionary development of Bimota's "Tesi" motorcycle. The "Tesi", meaning Thesis in Italian, had its origins as a university engineering project linked to Massimo Tamburini. The Tesi design was easily distinguished by the use of its hub-center steering front suspension arrangement. Vyrus split from the Bimota and completed the first evolution of the Tesi's development, marketing the bike under their own name.[1]

Currently Vyrus has four models: 984 C3 2V (Ducati-sourced 2-valve 1000 cm3 air-cooled engine developing 100bhp), 985 C3 4V (Ducati-sourced 4-valve 1000 cm3 water-cooled engine developing 155bhp), 987 C3 4V (Ducati-sourced 4-valve 1200 cm3 water cooled engine developing 184bhp) and the 987 C3 4VV (Ducati-sourced 4-valve 1200 cm3 supercharged water cooled engine developing 211bhp).[2]

Vyrus is very much a "bespoke" manufacturer - individual bikes are built to order, with no two bikes being the same.[1] Due to the limited production and use of high-quality parts, all Vyrus models are expensive, with the cheapest models starting from US$60,000.[1]

2011 MotoGp prototype

In 2011 Vyrus showed interest in the new Moto2 category by designing a new bike around the series-spec Honda CBR600RR engine used in the class. The hub-centre front steering was used, with a new frame as well.[3] Three versions were offered – a race-ready model with top spec components for a little under US$90,000, a street legal variant for around US$40,000 and a kit without engine around US$27,000.[3] Unfortunately there were no takers for the venture and Vyrus sold off the prototypes in 2012.[1]

MiniVirus 07 EV

The MiniVirus was a pocketbike powered by a two-stroke 40cc engine and again using the hub-centre front steering system.[1] Like the full-size bikes, the MiniVirus was expensive, costing over US$5,000. Few were made.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f Cormier, Jason. "Vyrus Motorcycles - Hub-Centre Perfection". www.odd-bike.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  2. ^ "The Vyrus 987 C3 4V: the world's most powerful production motorcycle". newatlas.com. 29 January 2010. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
  3. ^ a b dePrato, Bruno. "Vyrus 986 M2 Custom Moto2 Racer". www.cycleworld.com. Retrieved 29 March 2019.

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