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How can something like this pass sva?
nitram38 - 11/12/06 at 10:26 AM

Cl icky
The wheels aren't covered, the engine has bits sticking out etc.

jos - 11/12/06 at 10:28 AM

It'll have passed under the quad bike regs i reckon

UncleFista - 11/12/06 at 10:43 AM

quote:
Originally posted by nitram38
Cl icky
The wheels aren't covered, the engine has bits sticking out etc.


I'd imagine it only had to pass the "Quadricycle" SVA test ?

zxrlocost - 11/12/06 at 10:54 AM

less than 400kg and proof on the day that it has max 20bhp


we could do it but I dont think r1 restricted would go down well

tks - 11/12/06 at 12:04 PM

restricted..??

You only need a rev limit to for example 5000rpm etc..

Tks

MikeR - 11/12/06 at 12:27 PM

yeah but SVA will know you're taking the mickey and treat you accordingly.

how does it power the rear wheels?

t.j. - 11/12/06 at 12:52 PM

They're EC-approved.

According to the 2-3 wheel guidance 2003/37/EG

they may have 4 wheels if the power isn't higher than 15 kW.
The mass of the vehicle may not exceed 400 kg. (550 kg if the are build to carriage goods)

So.... build a 400 kg seven with 15 kw engine and get lighter rules.

smart51 - 11/12/06 at 01:59 PM

quote:
Originally posted by t.j.
So.... build a 400 kg seven with 15 kw
engine and get lighter rules.


but with a 0-30 time of 8 seconds and a 67MPH top speed, you might not actually get to your SVA test.

MikeR - 11/12/06 at 06:07 PM

so what happens if the engine you originally use goes pop. You then find you've got a spare ....... ooh, lets say blade engine and fit that?

iank - 11/12/06 at 06:39 PM

quote:
Originally posted by MikeR
so what happens if the engine you originally use goes pop. You then find you've got a spare ....... ooh, lets say blade engine and fit that?


You need a Car SVA, just like all those quad bikes with more than 20hp

MikeR - 11/12/06 at 06:41 PM

Don't suppose anyone has found the web site for the manufacturer have they?

I can't and i'm wondering if this is just 'cheap' advertising.