New type of motorcycle for commuting?

Executioner · Post by **Executioner** » Mon May 09, 2011 11:39 am

http://www.wimp.com/ecomobiletests/

Looks pretty cool.

normalicy · Post by **normalicy** » Mon May 09, 2011 1:58 pm

If everyone drove one, I'd consider it. I just don't feel safe on a bike. On top of that, I'm notorious for carrying a bunch of stuff around with me.

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Mon May 09, 2011 2:35 pm

That thing looks like it's out of the power rangers.. ;\ I wouldn't drive it.. I imagine it gets pretty damned hot in there too..

eGo

eGoCeNTRoNiX · Post by **eGoCeNTRoNiX** » Mon May 09, 2011 2:35 pm

That thing looks like it's out of the power rangers.. ;\ I wouldn't drive it.. I imagine it gets pretty damned hot in there too..

eGo

Pugsley · Post by **Pugsley** » Mon May 09, 2011 4:27 pm

That thing is old. I remember seeing it on Beyond 2000. It was a great ideal then and it still is now.

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Mon May 09, 2011 9:33 pm

I remember that too. Unlike normal bikes where you might survive a crash by being thrown, in that you'll just be crushed so no thanx.

Pugsley · Post by **Pugsley** » Tue May 10, 2011 7:29 am

You kidding, You could build it with a full cage and it would be stronger then a normal SUV. granted, you would then bounce off of whatever hit you, but you would not be crushed.

EvilHorace · Post by **EvilHorace** » Tue May 10, 2011 7:05 pm

You could build it with a full cage and it would be stronger then a normal SUV

The ones shown in that video have no full cage or safety systems whatsoever. As-is, if in a serious accident or t-boned, glass would be all over and the side materials would have you crushed like a sardine. Like "smart cars", if all the other vehicles were the same you might be OK but not so in the real world.

Pugsley · Post by **Pugsley** » Wed May 11, 2011 9:13 am

Yeah, but that video is at least 15-20 years old... look how young Clarkson looks.