Photo: Alessandro Tartarini
Alessandro Tartarini is the son of Leopoldo Taratarini, the founder of Italjet, and he's into motorcycles. Not only into riding and having fun, but also into designing them. And what better occasion to showcase a new bike concept than the present 2012 EICMA?
The new bike is called Brutus and it looks at least rough, if not brutal. Alessandro describes his creation as the “SUV of motorcycles”. Now, to be honest, it's really down to what people understand by SUV... for people used to off-road and dirt and inclement weather far from the comfort of a heated seat, SUVs are merely useless toys.
And if you just think about that, it's true that most SUVs never get to see the real dirt. Now, if by SUV we describe a vehicle to get you in different places effortlessly, maybe Brutus could fit the bill.
The single-cylinder 750cc 45 BHP engine could be a good power unit for an off-road machine but in Brutus' case it has to move around a beast weighing 220 kg (485 lbs) and that's not an easy task. At least not with a rider and a steep hill in mind.
The wheels are strikingly wide: 6” rim in the front and a 7.5” for the rear, loaded with huge tires. Melting snow and mud could be the kind of conditions Alessandro had in mind when he made this choice, but with such a heavy machine atop, we have serious doubts they will amaze anyone.
The manufacturer also promises extensive optionals packages including a winch, fire-prevention kit and even a snow kit. We're eager to see how things will develop; the bike looks rough, but that's about all there is now.
And if you just think about that, it's true that most SUVs never get to see the real dirt. Now, if by SUV we describe a vehicle to get you in different places effortlessly, maybe Brutus could fit the bill.
The single-cylinder 750cc 45 BHP engine could be a good power unit for an off-road machine but in Brutus' case it has to move around a beast weighing 220 kg (485 lbs) and that's not an easy task. At least not with a rider and a steep hill in mind.
The wheels are strikingly wide: 6” rim in the front and a 7.5” for the rear, loaded with huge tires. Melting snow and mud could be the kind of conditions Alessandro had in mind when he made this choice, but with such a heavy machine atop, we have serious doubts they will amaze anyone.
The manufacturer also promises extensive optionals packages including a winch, fire-prevention kit and even a snow kit. We're eager to see how things will develop; the bike looks rough, but that's about all there is now.
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