Bikers are a passionate group. So are hydraulics guys. So it shouldn't be surprising that an enterprising hydraulic system designer would take on the task of designing and building a motorcycle powered by hydraulics. That's just what Ron Holcomb, of Hydra Tech in Houston did.
Ron has a custom-built chopper that's powered by a Kohler 1372-cc in-line four cranking out 34.9 hp at 3600 rpm. Its front end is from a Harley Softtail, and its exhaust is from a Sportster.
I don't want to reveal too much because we have an article about it in our December 2011 issue. However, here is a video showing the bike on a test run at speeds to about 60 mph. Love the unmistakable sound of that hydrostatic transmission.
Here's another video that shows the machine cruising down the boulevard.
Or go straight to the article on our website for extra pics and info not in the printed article.
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