Comments on: Hybrid Motorcycle Concept

By: goodnslo

goodnslo — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 11:47:37 +0000

For those wishing a more conventional looking cycle, the original eCycle was just that. http://motorcyclecity.com/electric-hybrid/ecycle.htm I would consider this as another attempt to maintain in the public spotlight since no real electric or hybrid motorcycle has been sold by this company.

By: Prester John

Prester John — Mon, 29 Jan 2007 13:02:19 +0000

Yeah, Honda did a hybrid scooter concept a couple years back (the Numo). Very impressive tech. Not cheap.

Also a couple years ago, a Honda dealer in India held a gas mileage contest for his customers. The winning rider got 400 mpg on his 150cc four speed Eterno. The Eterno sells for under $1000 in India.

Skip the tech and import the Bajaj Discover 125.

By: Bryce

Bryce — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 18:23:32 +0000

The red one looks kind of cool, but it’s slightly hard to take seriously. I’m pretty sure it has to do with the handlebars and headlight being mounted the way they are. They look a bit tacked on. If they were better integrated, I think the red one would be great. I’m not a huge fan of the other two aesthetically.

Hybrids seem a bit overly complicated, but they’re a step toward electric, which is something I’d love to see.

By: GenWaylaid

GenWaylaid — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 09:24:38 +0000

I agree that more complexity is definitely NOT the way to go for future motorcycles. The additional cost and maintenance would make themselves even more apparent than on a hybrid car.

The main problem I’ve noticed with engine noise as a warning system is that a vehicle’s motion and the direction of its exhaust conspire to put all of the noise beside and especially behind the vehicle, where it does no good. I live next to a major street, and even when a modified-pipe Harley goes shooting by, there’s hardly any noise until the bike has already passed. Then it abruptly becomes BWAAAAAAP! Loud pipes would only save lives if you rode in reverse.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 04:03:37 +0000

Interesting technology, heinous styling.