Suprine Exodus Recumbent Motorcycles

The Exodus started off as a BMW K1200LT touring motorcycle, but apart from the engine and a few other components, the bike is totally custom built.

Suprine calls the Exodus SPV for Single Person Vehicle. The driver sits on a car like racing seat, surrounded by a rollcage of sort.

Due to its unique seating position the Exodus has an exceedingly long body measuring 12.5 feet long and a low ground clearance, where the driver sits just seven inches above the ground.

In addition, due to the massive engine and its overall large size, the bike weights 308 kg.

It is understandable that maneuvering this two wheeler would not be easiest of tasks. Helping in this matter is a 5 speed transmission with a reverse gear.

This is attached to the massive BMW engine which is a 126 HP, 89 ft-lb, 1172cc four cylinder unit. In the BMW K1200LT this unit offers a smooth long distance ride.

The Exodus is no slow couch either. According to Suprine, the 0-96 km/h is reached in 4.1 seconds and top speed is over 241 km/h.

Suprine says, an SPV such as this offers the best way to travel distances when traveling alone. The low riding position, the windshield and the lower center of gravity reduces drag and thus improves mileage.

The part about the aerodynamics and the mileage is something we agree with. After all, the Exodus delivers a mileage of 34 km/l at 88.5 km/h despite its large size.

However, when it comes to safety we are not too convinced by the design. While the bike does have an electric centerstand, the low seating position itself could make low speed maneuvering troublesome. Furthermore, in case of an accident we cannot say for sure whether a semi protected rider in the Exodus is safer or one riding a conventional bike where he can at least leap out of easily.

Exodus is still in the development stage and several of these concerns will be answered as it progresses.