Check out this new motorcycle

Sailariel · January 9th, 2010, 05:58 PM

This is a very different machine. Check out the video. www.wimp.com/ecomobiletests/

Samer · January 9th, 2010, 06:15 PM

Interesting link. My first impression is this thing is freakin UGLY

Have you seen "Worlds Fastest Indian"? That is a pretty bike. I forgot what they call the enclosed wheel fairing, but basically it is not much different from your link. There is a tiny wheel that pops out of those bikes at stand still, since you cant put your feet down.

I'd ride the Monroe Indian for sure because that thing just looks sick. Plus it would improve your gas milage and top speed dramatically.

One more thing, have you seen the Nissan "Land Glider" tilting car? That one, I think bridges the gap between car and motorcycle quite nicely.

BlueRaven · January 9th, 2010, 06:20 PM

OMG bubble on two wheels lol. wouldn't want the stabilizer wheels to malfunction though.

Sailariel · January 9th, 2010, 06:29 PM

I agree with the ugly part. I looked at the technology and thought that it was sort of cool. Then again, I figure that this contraption would cost a mint. A Miata sports car would probably be as much fun. I did notice the abscence of gear--they were wearing seatbelts. Now if this rig is considered an MC, are not the rider and passenger required to wear a helmet in states like NY, etc? It should bring up some interesting questions.

silver_bullet · January 9th, 2010, 06:36 PM

Idk, I'd feel weird stopping and not putting my feet down with two wheels. Odd all around but a pretty neat invention none-the-less

greg737 · January 9th, 2010, 06:52 PM

I like it. Seems like you should wear a helmet though. It would be fun to test drive something like this when/if it comes to the U.S.

I think this thing has been around and in development for quite a while. I remember seeing a video of it at least 5 or 6 years ago.

Angel-be-Good · January 9th, 2010, 07:42 PM

I've never seen this before, but no way it's new--Clarkson looks like a child!

It is intensely dorky on the outside, but I gotta admit that the shots from inside the cockpit, when the woman is driving Clarkson around, looks pretty awesome.

JaeL · January 9th, 2010, 08:06 PM

I think it would be scary to drive. I will feel like I didn't have any control relying on the arms to fall. The couple times I've dumped my bike I was uninjured because I was able to ditch the bike and roll.

Snake · January 9th, 2010, 08:24 PM

That bike is very interesting. The stabilizers remind me of landing gear on airplanes.

Méké · January 9th, 2010, 09:40 PM

It's a different concept , maybe interesting for someones , l pass my turn ...

komohana · January 9th, 2010, 10:29 PM

it looks ... odd ok, but i wouldn't cast it off w/out a test run to see how she drives...what it takes to pilot. reminds me of them 3-wheeled things from the movie Demolition Man

sombo · January 10th, 2010, 04:21 AM

I remember seeing this like 10 yrs ago. Thought it was cool then and have looked for it since but this is the first I've been able to find of it. So it's actually not as new as you think. In fact there's a new one designed by a company called Acabio (just visited their website and it's currently under construction) that is 800hp, capable of 340mph with a range of 1000 miles. Or so it's claimed. So far there's no action video's of it, but here's one at least showing it:

Link to original page on YouTube.

The 3-wheel vehicle you speak of from Demolition Man is actually the GM Lean Machine. It was called that for 2 reasons. The vehicle was divided into two sections, the front passenger compartment and the rear drive-train compartment which were attached together by a hinge. The passenger compartment would 'lean' into the turns while the rear with 2 wheels would stay flat for maximum traction. I was also being designed with the idea of getting up to 200mpg.

You could have also seen it in person at the World of Motion pavilion in Epcot before it was turned into the GM Test Track.

The GM Lean Machine was developed by Frank Winchell of General Motors (USA) in the early 1980’s as a concept car. The single seater vehicle is a "lean" machine in the true sense of the word as it leans into corners like a motorcycle whilst keeping the stability of a normal car. The original model was powered by a 15 hp 2-cylinder engine that produced a maximum speed of 80 mph with a fuel economy of 80 mpg at 40 mph. Shortly afterwards a second model was produced that was powered by a larger 38 hp engine. With a total body weight of 159kg this gave the vehicle outstanding performance and the Lean Machine was able to reach 60 mph in just 6.8 seconds with a fuel economy of over 200 mpg.

For the futuristic 1993 movie "Demolition Man" starring Sylvestor Stalone and Wesley Snipes the GM Lean Machine was one of seventeen concept cars produced by General Motors to be featured in the film with an insurance value of $69 million.

ninja250 · January 10th, 2010, 07:44 AM

I'd never get in that contraption. Haha
Look at it wiggling down the road. Too scary.

Interesting video though. Thanks.

I think I saw a new version of a pimped out "lean machine" somewhere on discovery channel or something. Looked really cool. Like a cross between a baja buggy and the lean machine.

komohana · January 10th, 2010, 12:37 PM

cool..thanx mike

January 9th, 2010, 05:58 PM	#1
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	Check out this new motorcycle This is a very different machine. Check out the video. www.wimp.com/ecomobiletests/

January 9th, 2010, 06:20 PM	#3
BlueRaven ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Lil One Location: NB Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250 Black Posts: A lot.	OMG bubble on two wheels lol. wouldn't want the stabilizer wheels to malfunction though. __________________________________________________ I'm not small, I'm fun sized

January 9th, 2010, 06:36 PM	#5
silver_bullet ninjette.org member Name: Seth Location: Maine Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2003 YZF600R, 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 160	Idk, I'd feel weird stopping and not putting my feet down with two wheels. Odd all around but a pretty neat invention none-the-less __________________________________________________ http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e2...r95/banner.jpg

January 9th, 2010, 07:42 PM	#7
Angel-be-Good ninjette.org guru Name: Ryan Location: San Francisco Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250, '11 Street Triple R Posts: 337	I've never seen this before, but no way it's new--Clarkson looks like a child! It is intensely dorky on the outside, but I gotta admit that the shots from inside the cockpit, when the woman is driving Clarkson around, looks pretty awesome. __________________________________________________ The Sunday Best \| Current mileage: 50,000

January 9th, 2010, 08:06 PM	#8
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	I think it would be scary to drive. I will feel like I didn't have any control relying on the arms to fall. The couple times I've dumped my bike I was uninjured because I was able to ditch the bike and roll. __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

January 9th, 2010, 06:15 PM	#2
Samer ninjette.org guru Name: Samer Location: Jupiter, Florida Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE Posts: 376	Interesting link. My first impression is this thing is freakin UGLY Have you seen "Worlds Fastest Indian"? That is a pretty bike. I forgot what they call the enclosed wheel fairing, but basically it is not much different from your link. There is a tiny wheel that pops out of those bikes at stand still, since you cant put your feet down. I'd ride the Monroe Indian for sure because that thing just looks sick. Plus it would improve your gas milage and top speed dramatically. One more thing, have you seen the Nissan "Land Glider" tilting car? That one, I think bridges the gap between car and motorcycle quite nicely.

January 9th, 2010, 06:29 PM	#4
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I agree with the ugly part. I looked at the technology and thought that it was sort of cool. Then again, I figure that this contraption would cost a mint. A Miata sports car would probably be as much fun. I did notice the abscence of gear--they were wearing seatbelts. Now if this rig is considered an MC, are not the rider and passenger required to wear a helmet in states like NY, etc? It should bring up some interesting questions.

January 9th, 2010, 06:52 PM	#6
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	I like it. Seems like you should wear a helmet though. It would be fun to test drive something like this when/if it comes to the U.S. I think this thing has been around and in development for quite a while. I remember seeing a video of it at least 5 or 6 years ago.

January 9th, 2010, 08:24 PM	#9
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	That bike is very interesting. The stabilizers remind me of landing gear on airplanes.

January 9th, 2010, 09:40 PM	#10
Méké ninjette.org member Name: Méké Location: QC , Canada Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 2013 SE , Ninja 2009 blue/Honda Nighthawk S 1985 blue Posts: 222	It's a different concept , maybe interesting for someones , l pass my turn ...

January 9th, 2010, 10:29 PM	#11
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	it looks ... odd ok, but i wouldn't cast it off w/out a test run to see how she drives...what it takes to pilot. reminds me of them 3-wheeled things from the movie Demolition Man __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

January 10th, 2010, 04:21 AM	#12
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	I remember seeing this like 10 yrs ago. Thought it was cool then and have looked for it since but this is the first I've been able to find of it. So it's actually not as new as you think. In fact there's a new one designed by a company called Acabio (just visited their website and it's currently under construction) that is 800hp, capable of 340mph with a range of 1000 miles. Or so it's claimed. So far there's no action video's of it, but here's one at least showing it: Link to original page on YouTube. The 3-wheel vehicle you speak of from Demolition Man is actually the GM Lean Machine. It was called that for 2 reasons. The vehicle was divided into two sections, the front passenger compartment and the rear drive-train compartment which were attached together by a hinge. The passenger compartment would 'lean' into the turns while the rear with 2 wheels would stay flat for maximum traction. I was also being designed with the idea of getting up to 200mpg. You could have also seen it in person at the World of Motion pavilion in Epcot before it was turned into the GM Test Track. The GM Lean Machine was developed by Frank Winchell of General Motors (USA) in the early 1980’s as a concept car. The single seater vehicle is a "lean" machine in the true sense of the word as it leans into corners like a motorcycle whilst keeping the stability of a normal car. The original model was powered by a 15 hp 2-cylinder engine that produced a maximum speed of 80 mph with a fuel economy of 80 mpg at 40 mph. Shortly afterwards a second model was produced that was powered by a larger 38 hp engine. With a total body weight of 159kg this gave the vehicle outstanding performance and the Lean Machine was able to reach 60 mph in just 6.8 seconds with a fuel economy of over 200 mpg. For the futuristic 1993 movie "Demolition Man" starring Sylvestor Stalone and Wesley Snipes the GM Lean Machine was one of seventeen concept cars produced by General Motors to be featured in the film with an insurance value of $69 million.

January 10th, 2010, 07:44 AM	#13
ninja250 You are sleeping Name: Casey Location: LMFAO!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2 Posts: A lot.	I'd never get in that contraption. Haha Look at it wiggling down the road. Too scary. Interesting video though. Thanks. I think I saw a new version of a pimped out "lean machine" somewhere on discovery channel or something. Looked really cool. Like a cross between a baja buggy and the lean machine.

January 10th, 2010, 12:37 PM	#14
komohana ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Steve Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 GSX-R 600 2003 EX250: Woodcraft Bars, Levers, Mirrors, Shim'd Mixture, Synthetic, '08 Rear Shock Posts: A lot.	cool..thanx mike __________________________________________________ Remember when sex was safe and motorcycles were dangerous?

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