The MotoCzysz media gallery has been updated with new photos and wallpapers from recent track tests where a pair of ‘07 C1 990’s completed dozens of laps per day. The tests showed positive results while valuable data was collected for the MotoCzysz engineers to analyze for further development of the C1. Below are some additional photos not found in the media gallery for you all to enjoy.
The MotoCzysz team just returned home from an intense week of testing and riding a pair of ‘07 C1 990’s. Hired photographer Brandon Bones of Studio819 was along for the trip, and posted this message on one of the sportbike forums upon his return. We feel it sums up the week quite well- Thanks for joining us Brandon, you were a welcome addition to the MotoCzysz team.
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Cameras galore, 3 different locations to shoot at, and some very interesting hotel accommodations to say the least were some of things to remember being down there. But those difficulties aside, I have to say, this was a trip to remember. A team like Motoczysz is something that you read about but always think to yourself, “Yeah whatever”. Diverse thinking, extreme difficulties due to the nature of the project and frustrations all overcome for the purpose of one thing…The Dream. To say that you have overcome the obstacles, you have rose to the occasion and in the end truly making a piece of American history.
Being down with the team for a week reminded me what it is to be part of something, not for the money, not for the sponsorships or something that can be physically attained or grasped. It was the drive and the desire of the team to reach out and make something happen. And in the end, that same drive, that same team did make something happen; two prototype C1’s took to the track and completed circuit after circuit of the courses.
There is still long road ahead and it will have it’s obstacles along the way, but it’s rewards are worth it. I think the picture below says it all.
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Congratulations to the Motoczysz team on a specatular showing over the entire week of it’s fortitude, drive, and professionalism. Seeing what it did this past week showed me what it is to dream again and that dreams can become reality.
Motorcycles rely on electronics more and more each year, and the C1 is no different. Many of the systems historically controlled mechanically are now being controlled electronically and monitored by the ECU. Amongst all of its electronic controls, the MotoCzysz C1 has been designed with both an “E-Throttle” in addition to a manual (traditional) throttle. When the rider twists the throttle, two of the four throttle bodies are mechanically opened. The ecu monitors how far the manual throttle opens and then tells an electric motor how far to open the remaining two. This hybrid system allows the MotoCzysz engineers to help the rider optimize throttle control. By intentionally opening the e-throttles independently of the manual throttle, they are able to contour the delivery of the 200+ horsepower, making it more controllable. Maintaining the manual control of half of the throttle bodies gives the rider optimum control and feedback. The link between ECU and throttle bodies also aids the traction control system and engine braking system.”The electronic throttle of the C1 allows a variable-rate throttle curve, but possibly its greatest advantage is its rapid adjustability.” Explains MotoCzysz Electrical Engineer David Sprinkle. “Changes to the curve can be made in seconds with software, rather than in weeks with machine tools. If the rider indicates that the torque curve is too abrupt or too lazy, a solution can be a few keystrokes away no need to wait for new machined parts. Opening the electronic throttle less than the mechanical throttle will soften a torque spike; opening it more will fill in a torque hole. The ultimate goal is a predictable and consistent relationship between the twist-grip and the power output of the engine. Peak power is important, but so is the predictability of the engine. The electronic throttles of the C1 will allow both.”
Follow this link to see a short video of the E-Throttle on the C1 at work. www.motoczysz.com/videos/ethrottle.html
*The high pitched noise you hear in the background is coming from the electric motor controlling the e-throttle.
