BMW R1200 motorcycle engine

Just for info:
Two applications of the R1200 in France:
The Isatis
Two ultralights

Oops, sorry,

Here is the Isatis:

Here is PDF about TakeOff BMW engine http://www.geocities.com/redrive_psru/take-off.pdf unfortunately it's a little bit old, almost 9years old. Is that company still in business? It seems that it should be rather use for the land vehicles.

The BMW engine 1100 with the TAKE OFF gear variant has been developed for land vehicles. This drive does not conform to the standard of aircraft industry. The drive is not tested or certified for the operation in aircrafts. After tests the manufacturer or experimental manufacturer of the air sports equipment has to decide on his own reponsibility, how far this drive concept can be used in air sports equipment (UL) with safe gliding flight characteristics, that can safely land in case of engine failure. BMW and TAKE OFF do not assume any liability for consequential damages that are caused by a drive breakdown of an aircraft or air sports equipment.

But this type of agreemenet is probably standard, they just don't want to have any problems if something goes wrong.


Seb

Originally Posted by Mac790

Here is PDF about TakeOff BMW engine http://www.geocities.com/redrive_psru/take-off.pdf unfortunately it's a little bit old, almost 9years old. Is that company still in business? It seems that it should be rather use for the land vehicles.

But this type of agreemenet is probably standard, they just don't want to have any problems if something goes wrong.

Seb

BMW doesn't want to support either. Take-off is still in business (first link)

Wow, that Isatis is a nice looking airplane. 140mph cruise is nice too. I would think the weight penalty in twin booms to make it a pusher would be worth it to remove the 'armrest' and open up that cabin.


/sorry about the threadjack

Hello .Duncan. I have just brought a Jodel D18.. Looking at a BMW 1200 engine and I can source a Egear box. would that work. 3-1 reduction. Will I need a bell housing. If I do where do I get that.. Bill

G'day Bill. Your best bet would be to get hold of Neil Hintz (he's got a place just outside Hamilton). He can make just about anything to do with engines and/or gearboxes.

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Originally Posted by pomadom

Hello .Duncan. I have just brought a Jodel D18.. Looking at a BMW 1200 engine and I can source a Egear box. would that work. 3-1 reduction. Will I need a bell housing. If I do where do I get that.. Bill

Hi,
Sorry Bill - I didn't read your post properly. To answer your basic question: 1st, the C-type Rotax gearbox is what the Europeans use. I think that is because it has built-in dampers. 3:1 ratio is what the Euro guys use, so that's on the money. And yes, you will require a bellhousing.

Cheers,
Duncan

Hello Duncan.. yep I know Neil. not far from me.. I will call him. where would i get a bell housing from. any idea.. Bill

Hi again,
I think Neil would be your man for that also. Might even make one for you...

Duncan

Have a look at this R1200, this bloke seems to have overcomed the electronic engine managment of the R 1200, he finally got flying permit, will be interesting to see actual flying test results for this engine

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Is anyone monitoring this thread any more?

I'm not getting a responce from Take-Off.
Air trikes in Canada answers right away.

Has anyone used airtrikes redrive on a BMW?

How are the R1200 conversions going?

What ECU is being used.
I need to start my conversion right away.

Any one? Anyone??? is this thing turned on?

Mark Knight

Originally Posted by rtfm

Hi,
The problem with the Jab engine is that it is already used, requires work of a technical nature to be done, and still isn't that cheap. I would love to have a Jabiru engine - I think they are great. But like so many things in the aircraft world, are priced beyone the pocket of mere mortals.

The BMW R1200 on the other hand, can be used AS IS directly from a bike. Even a very low milage bike is pretty cheap. Add on about $1500 for a redrive and bolt in onto the plane. That's it.

Here are some pictures of the complete engine, including redrive ready to bolt into an airframe. Check out the last pic. How neat/clean is THAT...

Regards,
Duncan

quite interesting!

thnx buddy 4 sharing!