Comments on: Yamaha Luxair Hybrid Motorcycle Concept http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/05/yamaha-luxair-hybrid-motorcycle-concept/ Motorcycle News for Positive People Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:34:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: DOUGLAS http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/05/yamaha-luxair-hybrid-motorcycle-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-166041 DOUGLAS Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:05:58 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/05/yamaha-luxair-hybrid-motorcycle-concept/#comment-166041 whats the damage to the pockets in acquiring this one.........???????? whats the damage to the pockets in acquiring this one………????????

]]> By: Tad Golian http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/05/yamaha-luxair-hybrid-motorcycle-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-127303 Tad Golian Sun, 18 May 2008 11:18:38 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/05/yamaha-luxair-hybrid-motorcycle-concept/#comment-127303 The Yamaha Luxair's powertrain concept is the future of motorcycling as oil prices go through the roof - as night follows day. I'd prefer a diesel electric but petrol will do if that's where the market wants to go. This type of powertrain can be transposed to most forms of motorcycling requirements if necessary. However, regarding the Luxair's styling, it's too sci-fi cartoonsish (read childish) for my liking. After owning one or two bikes continuously for over 30 years I'm finding that my current usual ride is a commute of less than 20km. Therefore, for me and I may be typical of my generation that grew up on naked bikes of the 70's, the styling should reflect a machine fit for purpose, form following function rather than idiosyncratic fashion eg the weather protection of a maxi-scooter for practicality, standard bike road wheels for handling, diesel electic powerplant for economy and torque, auto transmission or cvt for convenience in traffic and no radical decals for respectability. If they make one, I'll trade my XJ900. The Yamaha Luxair’s powertrain concept is the future of motorcycling as oil prices go through the roof – as night follows day. I’d prefer a diesel electric but petrol will do if that’s where the market wants to go. This type of powertrain can be transposed to most forms of motorcycling requirements if necessary.
However, regarding the Luxair’s styling, it’s too sci-fi cartoonsish (read childish) for my liking. After owning one or two bikes continuously for over 30 years I’m finding that my current usual ride is a commute of less than 20km. Therefore, for me and I may be typical of my generation that grew up on naked bikes of the 70’s, the styling should reflect a machine fit for purpose, form following function rather than idiosyncratic fashion eg the weather protection of a maxi-scooter for practicality, standard bike road wheels for handling, diesel electic powerplant for economy and torque, auto transmission or cvt for convenience in traffic and no radical decals for respectability. If they make one, I’ll trade my XJ900.

]]> By: Clive M Sanders http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/05/yamaha-luxair-hybrid-motorcycle-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-93379 Clive M Sanders Sun, 07 Oct 2007 17:58:18 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/05/yamaha-luxair-hybrid-motorcycle-concept/#comment-93379 Akira bike! akira bike! paint it red and put stickers all over it! Akira bike! akira bike! paint it red and put stickers all over it!

]]> By: Jeff http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/05/yamaha-luxair-hybrid-motorcycle-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-93263 Jeff Sat, 06 Oct 2007 19:25:32 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/05/yamaha-luxair-hybrid-motorcycle-concept/#comment-93263 Make a stealthy Supersport :) That would be fun ! Make a stealthy Supersport :) That would be fun !

]]> By: coho http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/05/yamaha-luxair-hybrid-motorcycle-concept/comment-page-1/#comment-93220 coho Sat, 06 Oct 2007 14:34:53 +0000 http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2007/10/05/yamaha-luxair-hybrid-motorcycle-concept/#comment-93220 Looks kinda like the Suzuki G Strider with a scoop of Morphous scooter on it. Stylistically not my bag, but I like the regenerative braking and in-hub motor. Of course I also like the idea of a fully electric bike with an on-board gas or deisel generator (like a locomotive only smaller) but I'm not frequently consulted by designers or engineers. Hey, Case, how's that Renovatio Sport Tourer coming? Looks kinda like the Suzuki G Strider with a scoop of Morphous scooter on it. Stylistically not my bag, but I like the regenerative braking and in-hub motor.

Of course I also like the idea of a fully electric bike with an on-board gas or deisel generator (like a locomotive only smaller) but I’m not frequently consulted by designers or engineers.

Hey, Case, how’s that Renovatio Sport Tourer coming?

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