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The_AirHawk · 01-14-2007, 08:22 AM

Interesting motor, MID. But possibly too little, too late.

Many EV OEMs (this is OTHER than Automotive-use) have already committed to inverter-duty polyphase AC-Induction motors and computerized inverters. Simple, proven, inexpensive technology. Any competent electric-motor repair shop can rewind one to within 1% of "New" Efficiency, should failure occur.

They haven't actually developed a motorcycle here (and state that they're NOT going to). Rather, this is just a computer-simulated concept. It's a Publicity Stunt to attract attention to their DC motor.

Buzglyd · 01-14-2007, 09:12 AM

You mean I'm not supposed to get all thrilled over cartoon motorcycles that will never be built?

pdad13 · 01-14-2007, 10:54 AM

I'm actually very excited that they will never be built. Did you look at the drawings? Ick.

cls · 01-14-2007, 01:50 PM

Eeew.

seruzawa · 01-14-2007, 02:49 PM

Too bad that Segway never got the hint.

TwistedKestrel · 01-14-2007, 04:31 PM

Is it just me or are the last two designs hideous Bimota and Vyrus ripoffs?

mristich · 01-14-2007, 08:40 PM

Actually the idea is great. I know you have the "purists", who say a motorcycle has to have an interal combustion engine, but I for one would like to drive through nature without destroying it.

Sorry if it doesn't fit in with the entire industry set up around louder, bigger polluters. I just want to ride outside at 100 mph for two hours.

Gimme that in a hyrdogen bike, or a hybrid, or electric, and I will be one happy commuter.

fumanchu · 01-14-2007, 10:18 PM

in one hundred and fifty years, when careless use of our fossil fuel resources (through activities like motorcycling) and rampant climate change has forced us to accept alternative sources of automotive power, legislation will see to it that these are the only motorcycles you're likely to encounter on the street.

i'll be dead, though, so where did i put that buell brochure?

KLRer · 01-15-2007, 02:01 AM

What are the three stages of truth again? It goes something like this:

1) The notion is the object of derision and mockery,

2) Still silliness per the mob, but accepted by a few,

3) conventional wisdom, accepted by all who would not be mocked.

sarnali2 · 01-15-2007, 03:48 AM

I guess riding one of them would be better than not riding at all

01-14-2007, 08:22 AM	#1
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Livin' in a Van: down by the Mariana Trench Posts: 10,891	Re: Hybrid Motorcycle Interesting motor, MID. But possibly too little, too late. Many EV OEMs (this is OTHER than Automotive-use) have already committed to inverter-duty polyphase AC-Induction motors and computerized inverters. Simple, proven, inexpensive technology. Any competent electric-motor repair shop can rewind one to within 1% of "New" Efficiency, should failure occur. They haven't actually developed a motorcycle here (and state that they're NOT going to). Rather, this is just a computer-simulated concept. It's a Publicity Stunt to attract attention to their DC motor. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

01-14-2007, 09:12 AM	#2
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,137	Re: Hybrid Motorcycle You mean I'm not supposed to get all thrilled over cartoon motorcycles that will never be built? __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

01-14-2007, 10:54 AM	#3
pdad13 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,733	Re: Hybrid Motorcycle I'm actually very excited that they will never be built. Did you look at the drawings? Ick.

01-14-2007, 01:50 PM	#4
cls Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 105	Re: Hybrid Motorcycle Eeew.

01-14-2007, 02:49 PM	#5
seruzawa Robby Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: 8501 ft. Posts: 16,803	Re: Hybrid Motorcycle Too bad that Segway never got the hint. __________________ I've seen things you people wouldn't believe. Attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion. I watched c-beams glitter in the dark near the Tanhauser Gate. All those moments will be lost in time, like tears in the rain.

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01-14-2007, 04:31 PM	#6
TwistedKestrel Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 22	Re: Hybrid Motorcycle Is it just me or are the last two designs hideous Bimota and Vyrus ripoffs?

01-14-2007, 08:40 PM	#7
mristich Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1	Re: Hybrid - More Alt Vehicles Please Actually the idea is great. I know you have the "purists", who say a motorcycle has to have an interal combustion engine, but I for one would like to drive through nature without destroying it. Sorry if it doesn't fit in with the entire industry set up around louder, bigger polluters. I just want to ride outside at 100 mph for two hours. Gimme that in a hyrdogen bike, or a hybrid, or electric, and I will be one happy commuter.

01-14-2007, 10:18 PM	#8
fumanchu Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 207	Re: Hybrid Motorcycle in one hundred and fifty years, when careless use of our fossil fuel resources (through activities like motorcycling) and rampant climate change has forced us to accept alternative sources of automotive power, legislation will see to it that these are the only motorcycles you're likely to encounter on the street. i'll be dead, though, so where did i put that buell brochure? __________________ Ich Tarzan, du Jane / Wir gehen in den Jungle / Da kann uns niemand sehen / Wir machen dann Bum Bum / Das haut die Affen um

01-15-2007, 02:01 AM	#9
KLRer Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 233	Re: Hybrid Motorcycle What are the three stages of truth again? It goes something like this: 1) The notion is the object of derision and mockery, 2) Still silliness per the mob, but accepted by a few, 3) conventional wisdom, accepted by all who would not be mocked.

01-15-2007, 03:48 AM	#10
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,132	Re: Hybrid Motorcycle I guess riding one of them would be better than not riding at all __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "All the BMW riders in the room, I want you to leave. Now. Out. "