StarFire: 2200cc 5-Cylinder Radial Motorcycle!

[weeksy]

https://www.bikebound.com/2026/05/15/starfire/

[Taff]

Now that's an article that's worth 5 minutes to read, they're bonkers and that's cheered me right up on this gloomy Thursday morning

[Count Steer]

Now that is a build! I'm giving it 10/10 just for the engineering (and the fact that they actually ride it).

Marvellously loopy.

(But that website site and the ads! It's like they've trawled the internet for every dodgy click bait item and stuck 'em in on repeat. Utter brain rot ).

[KungFooBob]

The forks look a bit spindly.

[weeksy]

Now that is a build! I'm giving it 10/10 just for the engineering (and the fact that they actually ride it).

Marvellously loopy.

(But that website site and the ads! It's like they've trawled the internet for every dodgy click bait item and stuck 'em in on repeat. Utter brain rot ).

Yeah i hear you, that's why you only got 2 pics, it was a nightmare... I understand there's hosting costs etc, but FFS at least make it possible to work for people.

[Horse]

“Our early jet engines were built on Dad’s home made lathe."

[Taipan]

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should...

[Druid]

That is awesome. I wouldn't like to ride it but you can't fail to be impressed by the engineering

(But that website site and the ads! It's like they've trawled the internet for every dodgy click bait item and stuck 'em in on repeat. Utter brain rot ).

I use Opera and uBlock Origin, no ads.

[Taff]

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should...

I think the complete opposite, what would this world be like without some loons doing crazy stuff like this just because they've had an idea?

[Skub]

That is awesome. I wouldn't like to ride it but you can't fail to be impressed by the engineering

(But that website site and the ads! It's like they've trawled the internet for every dodgy click bait item and stuck 'em in on repeat. Utter brain rot ).

I use Opera and uBlock Origin, no ads.

Likewise.

Those guys are on another level of engineering. Awesome.

[ogri]

Was expecting to see five bsa engines stuck together, but i like it

[mangocrazy]

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should...

I think the complete opposite, what would this world be like without some loons doing crazy stuff like this just because they've had an idea?

I'm with ToePain on this, if you're going to 'do' engineering, it should also extend to the brakes, frame and suspension, but those things look to be a complete afterthought. I wouldn't get within a country mile of it, far less ride it.

[Count Steer]

Just because you can, doesn't mean you should...

I think the complete opposite, what would this world be like without some loons doing crazy stuff like this just because they've had an idea?

I'm with ToePain on this, if you're going to 'do' engineering, it should also extend to the brakes, frame and suspension, but those things look to be a complete afterthought. I wouldn't get within a country mile of it, far less ride it.

I think that all adds to the loopiness of it. It's like a Hogwarts 1st year has mispronounced a spell on it and only the engine has been affected.

I can't remember what the power output is but maybe the other 'improvements' only really need to address the weight. I can't imagine it's a high rpm engine.

[ZRX61]

It's fucking hideous.

[Le_Fromage_Grande]

It would look better if the engine were turned 90 degrees, sort of like a 5 cylinder Harley