WWR

 Wrong Way Radials

The disadvantages of mounting a radial engine cross ways in a motorcycle are numerous and dangerous!

Once you get your head around the fact that your building a motorcycle and not an airplane it should become clear.

Disadvantages:

1.Saftey -  Instead of using the massive amount of torque available with these motors to help plant the rear tire that torque is trying to plant you in the ditch.

2. Weight -You are changing the direction of of power several times before you get it to the rear tire so after all the custom machining to relocate the carb. you have an 80 lbs gear box.

3. Cost - With added complexity you get added cost

4. Comfort - Forward controls can't be used your stuck with you legs behind the motor.

5. Looks - I get the whole aircraft thing. I'm a certified aircraft mechanic, but look at the picture.

Advantages:

1.Cooling - Since we worked closely with Rotec and have proven it doesn't make any difference from a cooling stand point which way the motor faces. the only excuse for mounting a radial the wrong way is gone.