CG video here:
http://link.brightcove.com/ser...30625

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If constructed, the designer believes that it could achieve a top speed of 75mph (0-60mph in 3 seconds) with a recharge time of 15 minutes and cycle time of one hour. We may never know if that is true, but I say throw some sort of storage compartment on this thing and let's find out.</TD></TR></TABLE>



The creator has this to say:

"I believe a working prototype could be made, but it would take a great deal of time and engineering. This isn’t fantasy. It’s a green vehicle, and all of the numbers are based in the real world."

 

meh... now if it could fly i'd be impressed.. to see new concepts that will benefit the future, or not...

 

I WANT ONE!!!! That thing looks awesome and like alot of fun!!!

 

I don't know how I would feel about staring at the ground like that... seems like something could go horribly wrong.

 

crazy i want one

 

interesting name for a motorcycle

 

Am I the only guy that doesn't want to look like he's *** [freak]ing a guy with wheels for hands?

 

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Probably just a play off of South Park's episode.

 

but....why

 

That's kinda scary, like a lot.

I do want one lol.

 

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lmao

 

Yeah, whats with the "head thing" on top?

 

integrated head protection

 

the body position sort of makes knee pucks mandatory

if it ever comes to fruition, i bet it would be a blast to ride. just a little funky looking...

 

I wonder how many thousands of dollars that would cost....

 

Meh, seems like pure novelty to me.

 

woah, that looks like something out from metal gear solid!