Brudeli
654L Leanster
The
2008 Brudeli 654L Leanster is the production version of the Brudeli 625L
prototype revealed in 2005. The 654L Leanster is a three-wheel tilting trike
which uses the engine and transmission of a KTM 690 Supermoto.
The
Brudeli 654L Leanster is best described as a cross between a motorcycle and an
ATV-quad bike. It has the ability to lean into corners like a conventional
motorbike, but also the stability of a quad bike. During cornering the
footboards remain parallel to the ground, while the rest of the vehicle,
including the two front wheels lean at an angle of up to 45 degrees. The
tilting mechanism is entirely mechanical leaving the rider in complete control.
Having
two front wheels also means the 654L Leanster can brake in a shorter distance
than a comparable two-wheel motorcycle as there is an extra brake disk and
another tire-to-ground contact patch.
The
design of the Bradley 654L Leanster was created by Atle Stubberud from Soon
Design. Atle said of the vehicle, "This really is a dream project for a
transportation designer. Nearly like a student project where you could start
with a completely open mind. I have been involved since the idea was first
formulated in 2001."
“Making
100 metre controlled powerslides at the local dirt track oval (speedway) is a
quite unbeatable feeling. Especially when this is a street-legal vehicle that
you actually came cruising with to the track.” says Geir Brudeli, the inventor
of the Leanster and manager of Brudeli Tech. “Then just a few minutes later you
could be at a go-kart track without any change of setup, leaning 45 degrees
into corners with a control superior to that of a normal motorcycle. The
Leanster suspension is 100% mechanical and leaves the rider in control. It is
built with the goal of boosting the motorcycle experience.”
When
the Brudeli 654L Leanster goes on sale it will be fully street legal in Europe.
