IAR unveils Brutus bike at EICMA 2012

Italjet founder Leopoldo Tartarini’s son Alessandro’s Italian company IAR has unveiled a bike called Brutus, that he has dubbed an SUV on two wheels, at the EICMA 2012 in Milan.The senior Tartarini has designed the Mahindra Mojo, incidentally. 

Brutus features a beefy body and massive tyres and is powered by a single-cylinder 4-stroke, 4-valve 750cc electronic injection engine producing 45PS of power. The engine is mated to a two-speed automatic (CVT), with a reverse gear for the snow and sidecar versions. Speed isn’t Brutus’ forte but it’s a go-anywhere bike tailored for off-road terrain such as sand and snow.

It can be customised according to the user’s needs as well. The bike’s snow kit includes rear track and header assembly comprising of skis and steering. There is also a sidecar option.