Did you read NST yesterday? Saw the weird Proton motorcycle? It’s a chopper-style bike done up in orange and features a 1.5 litre Megavalve engine from the old Proton Wira or Iswara 1.5. This engine is connected to the rear wheel via a single driveshaft with a 90 degree joint coming out of the Wira 5-speed manual gearbox.
According to NST, The rear wheel is a 17″ Proton car wheel wrapped with 210/50 motorcycle rubber, while the front uses a 21″ motorcycle wheel with 80/90 motorcycle rubber. Even the brakes and calipers are from Proton cars.
It’s quite a Frankenstein-like piece of madness really, and Proton is planning another prototype with a 1.6 litre Campro engine soon.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on Proton's 1.5 liter motorcycle include skepticism about its production viability and criticism of resource waste, with many believing it remains a prototype unlikely to be mass-produced. Some supporters appreciate the creativity and craftsmanship, while others see it as a poor design or misuse of funds. Several commenters suggest Proton should focus on improving cars rather than developing bikes, and there are mixed opinions about its potential impact on reputation and innovation.