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Matchless Model X reloaded
Matchless Model X reloaded
The "Matchless Model X reloaded" it is a motorbike that recalls the style and charm of a classic Matchless model, the Model 1929, but with a touch of modernity and innovation. The motorcycle has a V-twin engine 1916 cc, derived from an S engine&Yes but customized by Matchless, which develops more than 96 CV. The motorcycle stands out for its unique design and cutting-edge technical solutions, like type front forks "Castle", rear traction suspension with shock absorbers positioned under the engine, the semi-lamellar frame with integrated oil tank, the brakes deactivated a 12 pistons at the front and rear 6 at the rear, and Matchless-branded engine heads. The reloaded Model X was shown for the first time at the EICMA Milan motorcycle show 2015, and is the result of the passion of the Italian entrepreneur Franco Malenotti, which purchased the Matchless brand in 2012. The project obtained the consent of the Collier family, founder of Matchless in 1899, who praised the combination of tradition, technology and elegance that distinguishes the motorbike. The reloaded Model X is a concept motorcycle that could become a reality in the future, since the house has already filed 12 patents for its solutions.
CR&S DUU
CR&S DUU
The leads it's a motorcycle produced by CR&S from 2011.
The prototype was presented at 'EICMA of the 2009. It was designed and built by Roberto Crepaldi in collaboration with Donato Cannatello for design and Beppe Bulla for the chassis and mechanics. The DUU is powered by the X-Wedge of American S&S, and the whole project revolves around it. The engine is a 1.917 American extraction cc, its architecture is reminiscent of the twins Harley Davidson, but its design is completely modern. It is the second model of the house, and as such, its name means "due" in Milanese dialect.
The Duu born around this engine and then geometry is then focused on: high engine, wheelbase compact, swingarm the longest possible and angle of inclination steerer content, this leads to excellent handling but good stability at high speeds.
Modelleria Clay
Clay
One of the most important steps in motorcycle design is certainly build a model "Clay".
The so-called "automotive clay" It is a synthetic clay developed in the 70s specifically for the transportation design sector, It has the characteristic, compared to clay (Clay editor's note) Traditional to be reshaped infinite number of times and being thermoplastic, then soft and mouldable at the working temperature (55/65 degrees) is hard, compact and milled at ambient temperature.
This allows maximum freedom to the modeler, and it allows him to be able to give to the artifact exactly the desired shape, with a precision of a few tenths of a millimeter by simply using the modeling tools or removal.
Once we achieved the desired shape can proceed with an evaluation stage via "HighLight Wall", where by means of special lights and special coatings (in film or paint) we can evaluate the formal correctness of the surface. The other evaluation we can do, together with the customer is obviously the aesthetic and ergonomic, checking that the shape and the volumes are correct, engaging and proportionally fair.
If changes were to be requested, It will not be a problem, return to "Clay Room" and reshaping the object according to the new criteria.
The Clay is a very long and complex process, that requires much skill and dexterity, also it requires a two-phase computer design, in the first instance in the style of phase with a CAS / CAM analysis which allows to have a clear idea of what we are to achieve, and derive suitably dimensioned media, Finally, in the final abutment of the surface it requires a transformation process in the 3D model (Reverse Engineering), it also very long and complex, so its cost is definitely high and it is recommended (in our opinion) only in some cases it is not possible to proceed with the most direct ways.
