Amphibious quad bike Quadski

The idea of a universal vehicle for many years is stirring the minds of the best engineers of our planet. American company Gibbs Sports Amphibians after 15 years of hard work presented a novelty in engineering - quadrocycle (quad-bicycle) Quadski.

Its name derives from the merger of two English words: quad (quad) and jetski (the brand name of the hydrocycle), that is Quadski is a quadrohydrocycle. Immediately become clear the purpose and functions of this machine - movement both overland (including off-road), and on the water surface.

Durability and reliability for extreme use

Amphibious quadrocycle Quadski was developed taking into account high loads in conditions of extreme driving. The body of the machine is made of durable plastic, which has high wear resistance and provides protection of units and aggregates against moisture ingress. For the frame material and most of the suspension elements, forged aluminum is chosen, which, with its relatively small mass, gives the structure the necessary rigidity and strength.

Quadruple-amphibious hands - a dream or reality? Taking into account the aforesaid, as well as the fact that it took more than a dozen years to develop this machine from leading foreign engineers, one can come to the following conclusion: to make a quadrohydrocycle from scratch or to convert from a quad in its garage "on the knee" in most people is unlikely It will turn out. Therefore, it is better to study the finished version from the company GIBBS.

Main technical characteristics

Amphibious ATV quadvis is equipped with a four-cylinder petrol engine manufactured by BMW with a working volume of 1.3 liters and a useful power of 140 horsepower, which allows the car to reach a top speed of 72 km / h in any mode. The transmission is represented by a five-speed electromechanical transmission. The machine is equipped with a water jet, made in the form of a nozzle, combined with the main engine, and a five-bladed impeller made of stainless steel. The volume of the gas tank reaches 57 liters, this number, according to users, is enough to overcome about 500 km by land (fuel consumption when driving on water is much higher).

Versions Quadski allow the owner not only to choose the body color, but also to determine the number of passengers: the XL version can transport two extreme lovers, while the usual Quadski is designed for only one passenger. The amphibious ATV has a total load capacity of 120 and 185 kg for the conventional and XL versions, respectively.

Transformation into amphibian regime

The transition from land movement to water movement is not instantaneous, it is carried out by pressing a special button. For about 5 seconds there is a transformation, with the wheels almost completely disappearing in special arches. The motorcycle is ready for swimming.

The owner of Quadski can be any person, for the management of this vehicle there is no need to attend special courses or to receive special permission. Quadro amphibian (photo hardly reflects all the power and versatility of this car) is designed for active, courageous, energetic people who prefer extreme rest and highly appreciate freedom of movement.