Comments on: TTXGP Feet Forward Electric Motorcycle Design

By: Gary Rees

Gary Rees — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:24:15 +0000

Go to Royce Creasey’s web site and learn about Feet Forward motorcycles.
“…. low-CG FF two-wheelers offer a standard of comfort, handling, safety and economy which is unavailable in any other two-wheelers. ”

http://www.oesten-creasey.eu/hightech/feetfirs.htm#feet first

I have ridden thousands of miles on a recumbent motorcycle and I will not go back to riding one of those hideously uncomfortable, unstable, uneconomical ‘conventional’ motorcycles.

By: nawitus

nawitus — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:00:23 +0000

The ‘Ecomobile’ Feet Forward bike is the best design to this day. I wish they were cheaper. It’s a fully enclosed cabin for 2 persons too.. You don’t have to put your feet down (since it sfully enclosed that would be impossible too), there’s 2 extra wheels that stabilize the bike at speeds like less than few km/h.

By: Jorge PerezVelasco

Jorge PerezVelasco — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:11:56 +0000

I find the comments on practicality interesting. Why do people ride motor cycles that cost more than autos? As far as concerns about safety, how exactly do you safely “bail out” of a motorcycle at 100 MPH? I can’t bail out of my auto, does that make it less safe than my bike?.

One thing is certain and the comments confirm this: Motorcycle design is based on subjective preferences such as style and looks. It is not based on engineering superiority. Motor bikes are designed to match racing bikes and racing bikes just like racing sailboats or racing bicycles are designed to follow arbitrary rules made by the racing associations.

I think this design is the ultimate in fast efficient personal transportation. When oil gets up to $150 per barrel we should consider this bike design.

By: james sweeny

james sweeny — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:33:51 +0000

Costs more than a many other compact cars, with less utility, and marginally better mileage, what could be ridiculous about that?
IT LOOKS TOO COOL!! JC
Like the new Vmax-ridiculous horse power, no storage space, a pig around corners but I want one!
Of course my Smart car would be Busa engined.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNgKdnWRZpU

By: JC

JC — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:57:28 +0000

“I used to think the Smart car was ridiculous, now I can’t wait to have one.”

Costs more than a many other compact cars, with less utility, and marginally better mileage, what could be ridiculous about that?