New Zealand inventor has created a motorcycle-tractor with giant wheels
New Zealand enthusiast and inventor Kenny Paton has assembled his own motorcycle from improvised materials found in his basement. It is called Penny Farming and remotely resembles a 19th century bicycle.
One of the key features of the Penny Farming is a massive tractor tire at the front, mounted on a custom hub. Behind it is a smaller wheel from a compact hub. If top speed isn't enough, Paton plans to reconfigure the drive to the front wheel.
The bike is based on a 60-year-old motor with 80 horsepower and 3,600 rpm, according to the project's creator. It also got the option of shift drive, clutch pedal and rear brakes. The device is capable of reaching a speed of about 24 km/h. However, the giant is designed for traveling only on flat roads.
The inventor took 2 years to develop the unit. In the near future, the author plans to conduct full-fledged tests of his brainchild.
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