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I bet on the BMW R18 engine...
4 aircooled cylinders, 7 tires, not waterproof: my m3w Bluebelle (2013) and my 2CV Gundel (1990)
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I bet on the BMW R18 engine... That would seem like quite an enticing option, assuming MMC go down the BMW parts-bin route. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.tm-img.com/images/2020/12/03/R18-3.jpg) It's compact engine and gearbox would allow for some neat packaging while retaining something bright and shiny sticking out the front of the car. Not a V-Twin but better than a front wheel drive Mini engine hidden under the bodywork somewhere. It seems that the R18 gearbox has a reverse gear too!
Last edited by Bunny; 03/12/20 11:13 AM.
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No brainer - especially having a reverse gear. Would just need a bespoke drive shaft length. I've suggested this unit in a prevous post without having full details.
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2016 Harley Road King
2015 Triumph Bonneville
2013 Land Rover County 110
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"Morgan 3 Wheeler is a separate company to Morgan Motor (last time I looked)"
According to companies House - The Morgan 3 Wheeler Ltd dissolved via a voluntary strike off July 2019...had same registered address and Directors etc as MMC
Personally I doubt another Morgan 3 wheeler will ever materialise, and if it does it will be BMW based engine and quite tame/sanitised as in its everyday driving experience.
I wonder how that would effect someone who had a large warranty claim in the next couple of years ?
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R18 also has optional Hill Start. Apologies for the poor image but snipped from the configurator. Front end would look good. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.tm-img.com/images/2020/12/03/r18.png)
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"Morgan 3 Wheeler is a separate company to Morgan Motor (last time I looked)"
According to companies House - The Morgan 3 Wheeler Ltd dissolved via a voluntary strike off July 2019...had same registered address and Directors etc as MMC
Personally I doubt another Morgan 3 wheeler will ever materialise, and if it does it will be BMW based engine and quite tame/sanitised as in its everyday driving experience.
I wonder how that would effect someone who had a large warranty claim in the next couple of years ? The same as the last 12months ?
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Peter, I meant if it got a bit acrimonious and the legals got involved "sorry pal, can't help as officially they don't exist anymore"
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Peter, I meant if it got a bit acrimonious and the legals got involved "sorry pal, can't help as officially they don't exist anymore" You'd hope the powers that be at MMC wouldn't and it would be a PR disaster for them, too many owners know each other, even if it is virtual but Lawyers are normally sensible and always want the best for both parties......
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just a correction about the HD M8 engine. My Road King has a wet sump and so does the water cooled head M8. The engines on the softails (not water cooled heads) have a dry sump
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Fingers crossed it is a VTwin from whom I don't mind. We will find out in the next year or two.
I assume Moto Guzzi must be working on Euro 5 compliant V twins....
Giles. Mogless in Paris.
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