“Why there is no Ferrari motorcycle?” This is the question that Israeli designer Amir Glinik asked himself then he decided to create one. You can see from the pictures that the motorcycle is simply astonishing and you know that you want one.
The Ferrari Motorcycle will feature a Ferrari V4 Integrated Drive Unit, 1953 handlebars and rear suspensions, brakes with dual sculpted calipers, and a F16-inspired throttle quadrant. The motorcycle will be managed via a full-touchscreen and “the heart of the controlling system is based on a Ferrari engine management computer” which means that it should be powerful and safe in the same time.
“Vintage and modern Ferrari projects influence my design. It’s a mix of what I find to be the best Ferrari lines with the latest technology I could think of in terms of engine, gear and driving management. Preserving Ferrari lines and history, the aim is to create a bike with normal dimensions using existing Ferrari technology; to take the ease of service as a factor while thinking about low profile and CG. To produce a practical machine and not in any way a ‘Star Wars’ future ride,” said designer Amir Glinik.
For the moment there is no word on pricing and availability, however, I think that the Ferrari Motorcycle will be ready in a few years at a price that only a few can afford.
September 25th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
not bad
September 25th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
It’s junk, as far as being a real sportbike goes.
OK, look, wheelbase matters. Shorter is better. That’s one factor in turning quick. You also need to get the engine as close to the FRONT wheel as possible. And finally, you want your weight down low so you can flop it over faster.
This two-legged pig violates all three basics. I’m sure it’s got power for miles but the engine position says the power will be unusable in a straight line - you’ll get dumped straight over backwards the first time you launch it hard. The pipes weigh a lot and they’re way up on top of the rear wheel, adding to the mass up high.
Plus there’s not enough suspension travel on the front end.
Bitchin’ looks but if you know how a bike really works, this thing says “turkey” all the way.
My ride: Buell ‘97 S3 Thunderbolt, Axtell 1250 ceramic barrels, 10.5:1 forged domed race pistons, 2004 Buell XB heads with oversize ported valves, Mikuni42 carb, KT Engineering race pipe dumping to a Supertrapp. Doesn’t have the power that thing would have but it’ll eat that thing alive in the corners…
September 25th, 2008 at 10:48 pm
WHoever designed this does not deserve to be working at ferrari.
It looks like a giant, red condom.
September 25th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
If Ferrari made a bike it would be one that handled and would be designed for Italian roads not the drag strip!
September 26th, 2008 at 11:42 am
Looks terrible :S
October 2nd, 2008 at 1:54 pm
Not like it at all! It’s still just computer generated image but it’s like a big RED BRICK….(on wheels)
No Dinamic sport and exiting look as F1!!!
October 20th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
it’s a very nice desing.
December 6th, 2008 at 10:34 pm
everythin that jim said was right but id still love to own one
December 11th, 2008 at 2:42 pm
Its a hot looking bike. The seat looks like you could slide off and no knee grips. I like the big tire out front. Id give it a good ride. P.S Put some ape hangers on it……………..
January 9th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
speed machine + vertualy flat sides = no legs or 80mph. You’ll get ripped off of this ugly betty faster than a waxed bikini line.
February 5th, 2009 at 3:11 am
bikes are for riding, and this does not look ridable, the only thing it has going for it is the name ferrari… i’ll stick with my gsxr… not that i have a choice lol
March 24th, 2009 at 1:11 am
It’s hideous. It would be like riding a bar of soap. And it looks like a suppository. Why does it have a truck tyre on the front? Where is the suspension travel? Where is the wind-protection for the rider? Where is the rider supposed to park his arse? Is it supposed to be viscous 2WD drive or something? Has the ‘designer’ ever ridden a motorcycle? Is he currently facing legal action from Ferrari?
April 7th, 2009 at 7:19 am
if it works for you it works for me
April 26th, 2009 at 2:58 pm
wow thats really cool man i never seen it before its the best
May 13th, 2009 at 2:45 am
Jim, you nearly go it right. Yes, it won’t (as if it’d be built) be a good-handling sports bike. But you have over-simplified why… The centre of mass should be close to the roll centre (i think it’s a line diagonal from the contact patch of the read tyre to the headstock), the zorst will not be that heavy so i wouldn’t be concerned about them bringing the c of g up high.
You also need a compromise between stability and maneuverability. Fast-turning taken to the extreme is also not good.
And there’s NO from suspension, that i can see…
Final result: this is a just another crappy “futuristic” concept. It’s a fart.
May 13th, 2009 at 3:27 am
Given its a Farrari it would only do 100km before it needed a service anyway.
May 13th, 2009 at 3:28 am
Ha ha just re-read above comments…….a guy who rides a BUELL says the Ferrari bike says ‘turkey’ all the way????
ROFPMSL
May 27th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
fuck off bitches fucking haters
June 6th, 2009 at 4:49 am
Very unrealistic and useless design just like all Israeli products - bunch of idiots!!
June 6th, 2009 at 4:50 am
Ravi, Ferrari is an Italian product smart ass!!
June 6th, 2009 at 4:52 am
Mike: You are more of an idiot pal… Yes Ferrari is Italian but was designed by another idiot like yourself, Israeli designer named Amir Glinik. The bike is incomplete and again useless!
July 3rd, 2009 at 8:22 pm
this bike is so cool that when i first saw it i coulden’t imagine myself in the eyes.
July 14th, 2009 at 2:34 am
Pretty gay.
August 14th, 2009 at 3:22 am
where’s the licents
August 14th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Ducati is the Ferrari of motorcycles.
Did someone here mention Buell!! Talk about a rolling bucket of bolts. Vibrating, parts falling off, my Duc will eat your Buell alive in corners.
September 3rd, 2009 at 4:22 pm
hey jim,your buell specs are good……the question is ???
can you ride it,is your bike a real SPORTBIKE?????
IS ALL ABOUT THE SOUL OF THE MACHINE…go and watch ama supersport..and u will see 1200cc buells racing 600cc japs……please do not full your self.
your bike is SLOW ….harley engine,,,,what else can I say….I forgot…watch out for oil leakes…
some designers do not look for performance all the times.
sometimes is about fashion and name brands
best regards…alex
October 2nd, 2009 at 12:51 pm
Whoever said that this bike looks like a red condom does nt have a gud taste of bikes…may be does not own a sports bike..pple dont make a fool out of urselves with ur expert comments…this is an awesome bike…
November 5th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
This bike is hella nice…. Wtf!!!is wrong with u people???!!!!……
November 15th, 2009 at 9:36 pm
now this is a hot bike,i would like to show it hwo’s the boss
December 7th, 2009 at 10:37 am
THAT WAS THE COOL TRANSPORTATION THAT I SEE IT SEEMS FASTER AND SPEEDY IN MY MYSELF THIS IS THE WORLDS FASTEST MOTOR IN THE WHOLE WORLD VERY INCREDIBLE AND SPECTACULAR TTHANK YOU FOR EVERYONE WHO IS POSTED THIS AMAZINGLY MOTOR FERRARI