BMW
Concept Stunt G 310 Stunt Bike
The
Bavarian company just launched an awesome bike at South America’s largest
motorcycle Show.
Called
the Concept Stunt G 310, this striking machine is the uncompromising
interpretation of an aggressive and agile stunt bike. The compact beast was
developed with inputs from Chris Pfeiffer – four times World and European stunt
riding champion – who explained the bike's concept, stating:
“Stunt
riding is a demanding and multi-faceted sport. Ideally you need a compact,
agile bike which is also stable and robust at the same time. You have to
achieve the ideal balance between aggressiveness and control”
The
G 310’s compact proportions are possible due to its newly developed 1-cylinder
engine which is inclined towards the rear, thus permitting an optimum placement
in the motorcycle and a short wheelbase. The low-slung front and raised tail
section offers fast and nimble changes of direction, while the muffler placed
in an upright position underneath the seat, between the engine and the spring
strut, doesn’t limit the rider’s freedom of movement. BMW cautions
that even if you don’t see it, the exhaust system is there and you can
certainly hear it.
Design-wise,
BMW tried to implement a sense of movement and speed - even when the bike is
stationary - by creating a “powerful three-dimensional design on its surfaces”.
Of course, the rig follows the recipe of a stunt bike by centering its visual
proportions and masses towards the engine block for an optimal center of
gravity.
The
color concept features the classic BMW motorsport color as a base in
combination with the national colors of the Brazilian flag. The resulting
neon-green hue is obviously there to attract attention, as the whole bike’s
idea is to “show-off”.
Thanks to the extensive stunt mods it can, especially as Pfeiffer brought his
many years of experience as a stunt professional to BMW’s Motorrad Design Team
in order to make it perform. For instance, it has a lockable throttle, and a
slightly altered gear ratio to secure grater propulsive force to the rear wheels
at low engine speeds. Moreover, it has an additional rear-wheel-brake lever
which can be operated at the same time as the clutch.