What about the transmission? The only thing that could handle the power is an aluminum-cased two-speed, sequential racing-style gearbox with dog ring, straight-cut gears. A double-disc, dry plate hand-lever actuated clutch works similarly to conventional motorcycles.
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| Form and function go hand-in-hand with the Tomahawk's amazing engine. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
The engine is longitudinally mounted at the bikes center, powering the rear wheels. It's a stressed member of the monocoque chassis and billet aluminum frame, reducing weight, size and increasing torsional rigidity. As beautifully detailed as it is functional, it's an awesome spectacle to behold.
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| Sixteen pistons in total on the Tomahawk's stunning front disc braking system. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Set inside each 20-inch billet aluminum front disc wheel is a 20-inch perimeter-mounted drilled and machined stainless steel rotor. A total of four 4-piston fixed aluminum calipers, two per wheel for 16 pistons in total, were custom designed for the Tomahawk. The blue anodized caliper finish is stunning.
The rear braking system features a 20-inch perimeter-mounted drilled cast-iron rotor plus a single 4-piston fixed aluminum caliper per wheel, for a total of 8 pistons. Just like conventional bikes the front brake is hand activated while the rear responds to the right foot.