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Suzuki XF425 Ugly Duck

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Two wheel drive motorcycles dominated the 1991 Tokyo Show.  A number of prototypes were displayed by Honda and Suzuki whist Yamaha also showed an interest in this technology, though two-wheel steering.

Suzuki's prototypes were the XF5 and the "Ugly Duck".  Whilst it looked like something from Toon Town, Japanese engineers strongly believed in the rideability of two-wheel drives. Being two-wheel drive it could easily replace off-road trikes.

Specifications:
Water-cooled, single cylinder, two stroke
Carburetor
Automatic transmission, front wheel drive by triple chains and steering column shaft, chain drive rear wheel.
Swingarm suspension with twin spring/dampers front and rear
Disc brakes front and rear
Off-road tyres
Dry weight of 120 kg / 265 lbs