MOTOINNO TS3
TEST RIDE
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functional. The most recent
such attempt has emanated from
Australia, where Queenslanders
Ray Van Steenwyk and Colin
Oddy have founded Motorcycle
Innovation Pty Ltd. in Brisbane to
develop their hub-center proto-
type named the Motoinno TS3—
standing for triangulated steering
and suspension system. This
proof-of-concept prototype uses
a stock 2002 Ducati 900SS
motor, fitted with a Power Com-
mander to optimize the modi-
fied shorty exhaust, in a radical
chassis that's essentially been
milled from solid alloy billet, as
the platform to develop their
decidedly unique front-end sus-
pension and separate steering
system, for what they hope will
be eventual worldwide sale. And
since I may immodestly claim to
have quite extensive experience
(Above) Despite
looking heavy,
the TS3 front-
end design
results in a
lighter overall
motorcycle.
(Left) Leaned
over or on the
brakes, rake
and trail stay
the same.
