The main benefit of an all mechanical system is that there is very little power loss to drive the system. Under no slip conditions the only added drag on the motor is the power required to spin the shafts and gears of the system. This amounts to less than 1/10 of a horsepower. Click here to see dyno run. The all mechanical system works like traction control. When the rear wheel starts to spin the power that would otherwise be lost due to wheel spin is transferred to the front wheel. As the power is transferred to the front wheel, it becomes easier for the rear wheel to find traction which in turn allows the rear to grab traction and move the bike forward again. The front then releases and you are instantly rear wheel drive again. When you ride the Christini you will be amazed at how easy it is to find traction, and how much energy you conserve compared to a conventional motorcycle.

Christini’s patented mechanical All Wheel Drive system delivers power from the motorcycle transmission to the front wheel through a series of chains and shafts. There is no energy-robbing hydraulics involved.
The light weight all-mechanical system works similar to that of AWD systems found on four wheeled vehicles. The use of one-way clutches in the front hub allows the front wheel to be driven at a slightly slower rate than the rear wheel. Power is transferred to the front wheel only when the rear wheel loses traction or the front wheel skids. The front-to-rear power ratio is adjustable with a simple sprocket adjustment. This allows for nearly unlimited fine tuning of the AWD system to suit riding conditions and personal riding preference.

The whole system is easily maintained using standard tools that you already have in your tool box.

No. The Christini system is completely different offering many benefits over the hydraulic systems. The 32lb Ohlins system used over 5hp to drive the pump whereas the Christini system is spinning a series of no-loaded shafts until needed. The end result is a more efficient, 13lb system.

Christini AWD technology is unique because it is an all mechanical system and uses no hydraulic pumps of any sort. While not the first all mechanical system to be commercially available, it is the first system that works in conjunction with a modern high performance off-road motorcycles with long travel suspension.

Because there are no modifications to the motor or standard drive system anything that is currently available for your bike, like pipes internal engine mods, carb goodies, will all bolt right on.

When you purchase a new Christini frame kit, you (or your dealer) are required to send us a new unused frame and forks. We will exchange them for a previously modified frame & fork set from our production queue.
Frame and forks must be in “like-new” condition for exchange, otherwise it will be handled as a “used exchange” (see below)

Absolutely not. The transition to riding All Wheel Drive is surprisingly smooth. You notice the advantages of the AWD system almost immediately, but it will not require you to ride differently. You will gradually learn how to maximize the positive effects of the system. While the learning curve is very shallow, it is also long. That means the more you ride, the more you will be able to take advantage of the system.