c3 Articles
Schuberth returning to North America with C3 flip-front
The definitive flip-front helmet maker is returning to North America with its flagship helmet, the Schuberth C3 seen here. Considered the last word in flip-front safety, the made-in-Germany helmets are bizarrely styled, freakishly quiet and surprisingly lightweight. The news comes straight from Germany, where this country’s respected (ie not us) motorcycle press is currently being wined (expec...
Aug 30, 2010
Vyrus 987 C3 4V: 185bhp, 155kg, hub-center steering
Equipped with a tweaked version of the Ducati 1198's engine, the Vyrus 987 C3 4V makes a claimed 185bhp and is said to weight just 155kg (dry) to the donor bike's 171kg. If you think that sounds fast, Vyrus plans a 211bhp supercharged version. More importantly, it uses a swingarm to mount the front wheel and a steering linkage that separates the steering, braking and suspension functions from each...
Jan 29, 2010