The future of motorbike after the combustion engine?

[bigredsprint]

get together with Kenny

He seems to be trying to build a yammerharse out of old Trumpet bits.

[kelcy1]

i blame global warming on all the thunderpussy parts you have burnt

[Kenny]

Now, electric bikes you say?

Forget these electric mopeds they have now, they are heavy and generally rubash. I'd reckon that yamaha will be first in with a reasonable electric moped, if they stick with and make their electric cycle motor systems work.

Forget batteries, what they need is hydrogen cells and large motors (we're talking Kw not watts here) they will be different to ride because they will have instant torque and totally linear power delivery.

However, this kind off technology is years away from being produced at a reasonable price.

I have a customer who deals with Hydrogen cells if I can remember his website I'll post you a link.

[Dizzy]

David is the only person who mentioned what for me has to be one of the biggest +'s for riding a bike...

ADRENALIN

The adrenalin rush I get/got from riding is second to nothing I've ever done. Whether it' trying to stay upright on a C90 round a muddy track, making sparks with my pegs on mountain roads in the South of France or just pootling around country lanes, it's exhileration beyond belief.

As well as all the other things everyone else mentioned.

[bigredsprint]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRpMV-Gf0hA

[markprez]

Hi guys, sorry for the lack of input been away for a few days.

Thanks for your input, its been useful to understand what you like about bikes and biking, i understand that the noise factors is huge for motor bikes and is something that will be hard to replace.

You have to remember that this project is about thinking of the future and what might happen, so its not a case of taking away the current combustion engine from you when it still can be used, this scenario is for when there isnt the possible use of such a powertrain, therefore trying to further the future of biking after the combustion engine.

I would like the bike to be influenced by the powertrain, however this means its not going to be a plastic box on wheels!

[adobiker]

You have to remember that this project is about thinking of the future and what might happen......


you have to remember no one gives a fuck. best advice is, go buy a bike, ride it like a twat for several years before attempting to re-design something that doesn't need re-designing.