Custom choppers can be brawny, bold and charismatic, but rarely are they smart. Intending to inject technology into the genre, Intel commissioned a one-off bike to celebrate 30 years of involvement in the embedded computing business.
Built by Orange County Choppers (OCC), this low-slung steed complements radical mechanical engineering with electronics found in point-of-sale devices, ATMs, and medical equipment. On the nuts and bolts side, a 214 cu in, 250 hp, V-quad powerplant was built by Nelson Engineering as a symbolic nod to Intel’s Quad-Core Xeon processor. The engine melds two V-twins together, one of which is oriented to fire in reverse. A custom bottom end unites the assembly. (
Click image to enlarge)Intel logos are carved into the massive chromed wheels, but the bike’s most uniquely crafted aspect is its nerve center. Utilizing a ruggedized switchback unit manufactured by Black Diamond, the unit consists of a fully functioning PC that runs both Windows and Linux. The touch screen incorporates speedometer, turn signal, and GPS functions, while a rear-facing camera display eliminates the need for conventional mirrors. Keyless engine start occurs through fingerprint recognition, and the system also boasts wireless internet access, Bluetooth, and a complete infotainment system operated by a removable QWERTY keyboard.
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Built by Orange County Choppers (OCC), this low-slung steed complements radical mechanical engineering with electronics found in point-of-sale devices, ATMs, and medical equipment. On the nuts and bolts side, a 214 cu in, 250 hp, V-quad powerplant was built by Nelson Engineering as a symbolic nod to Intel’s Quad-Core Xeon processor. The engine melds two V-twins together, one of which is oriented to fire in reverse. A custom bottom end unites the assembly. (Click image to enlarge)Intel logos are carved into the massive chromed wheels, but the bike’s most uniquely crafted aspect is its nerve center. Utilizing a ruggedized switchback unit manufactured by Black Diamond, the unit consists of a fully functioning PC that runs both Windows and Linux. The touch screen incorporates speedometer, turn signal, and GPS functions, while a rear-facing camera display eliminates the need for conventional mirrors. Keyless engine start occurs through fingerprint recognition, and the system also boasts wireless internet access, Bluetooth, and a complete infotainment system operated by a removable QWERTY keyboard.
