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Unfortunately for the company, the [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme|FIM]] and [[Dorna Sports|Dorna]] reduced the engine capacity for a [[MotoGP]] bike to 0.8 l (800 CCs) for the 2007 season, rendering the C1's configuration invalid for competition in that class. Michael Czysz commented in a blog post<ref name=Czysz>{{ cite web | title=Michael Czysz Responds To Some FAQ’s | month=December | year=2006 | url=http://www.motoczysz.com/club/?p=43 }}</ref> that they are looking towards racing the bike in either [[AMA]] or [[Superbike World Championship|WSB]] competition. |
Unfortunately for the company, the [[Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme|FIM]] and [[Dorna Sports|Dorna]] reduced the engine capacity for a [[MotoGP]] bike to 0.8 l (800 CCs) for the 2007 season, rendering the C1's configuration invalid for competition in that class. Michael Czysz commented in a blog post<ref name=Czysz>{{ cite web | title=Michael Czysz Responds To Some FAQ’s | month=December | year=2006 | url=http://www.motoczysz.com/club/?p=43 }}</ref> that they are looking towards racing the bike in either [[AMA]] or [[Superbike World Championship|WSB]] competition. |
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==The E1pc== |
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The E1pc was announced in June 2009 as an entrant for the [[TTXGP]]. It is an all electric sportsbike.<ref name="mcnArticle">[http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/New-bikes/2009/June/jun0409-E1pc-exclusive-picture/?&R=EPI-115514 MCN Article - Exclusive photo: finished MotoCzysz E1pc revealed, claiming V-MAX-beating acceleration]</ref> |
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===Production=== |
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MotoCzysz is a Portland, Oregon, based motorcycle company that intends to compete in the MotoGP.[1] The C1 prototype has an engine with perfect balance and does not need a balance shaft. Some of the patented innovations include a slipper clutch with twin clutches, a unique front suspension, and many others.
The C1
Frame
The C1 features a carbon fiber frame that exhibits more stiffness than most other motorcycles.[2] The frame also serves as the bike's airbox.
Engine
The 990cc four cylinder engine is mounted to the frame longitudinally, rather than transversely as on most similarly configured motorcycles. A transverse arrangement fights a bike's gyroscopic tendency to stand up when leaned over and applying throttle. The C1, on the other hand, in order to negate the resulting gyroscopic forces of the longitudinal orientation, has its lengthwise-mounted inline 4 engine cut in half, with the resulting crankshaft halves counter-rotating. Thus, the bike handles with no noticeable gyroscopic force from the engine.[3]
Two of the bike's four throttle bodies are controlled mechanically, while the other two are controlled electronically by the ECU, hypothetically smoothing power delivery. The ECU-controlled throttle bodies can be adjusted by computer for refinement of the throttle curve.
Unfortunately for the company, the FIM and Dorna reduced the engine capacity for a MotoGP bike to 0.8 l (800 CCs) for the 2007 season, rendering the C1's configuration invalid for competition in that class. Michael Czysz commented in a blog post[4] that they are looking towards racing the bike in either AMA or WSB competition.
The E1pc
The E1pc was announced in June 2009 as an entrant for the TTXGP. It is an all electric sportsbike.[5]
Production
According to the company website, the C1 is being readied for production.[6] Initial production is set at 50 MotoGP replica bikes offered for $100,000.[7]
Awards
The C1 was recognized with the Robb Report's 2007 Achievement in Design Award.[8]
References
- ^ Cameron, Kevin (August, 2006). "Forging a Future". Vol. 45, no. 8. Cycle World. p. 84. Retrieved 2007-01-22.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Sam Fleming (September, 2006). "Building the Dream / MotoCzysz Factory Tour" (PDF). Road Racing World.
{{cite news}}: Check date values in:|date=(help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ Alan Cathcart. "American Beauty / C1 First Ride". Motorcyclist magazine.
{{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in:|publisher=(help) - ^ "Michael Czysz Responds To Some FAQ's". 2006.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|month=ignored (help) - ^ MCN Article - Exclusive photo: finished MotoCzysz E1pc revealed, claiming V-MAX-beating acceleration
- ^ "MotoCzysz blog". January 31, 2007.
- ^ "MotoCzysz website". unknown.
{{cite web}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ Buchanan, Jeff (February/March 2007). "True Believer: Perchance to dream / MotoCzysz C1". Robb Report Motorcycling. p. 63.
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