'Wearable' Motorcycle

[gettin2dizzy]

Any takers?

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/AC_Deus1.jpg

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/AC_Deus2.jpg

http://hellforleathermagazine.com/images/AC_Deus3.jpg

The Yamaha (http://hellforleathermagazine.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-search.cgi?IncludeBlogs=1&search=yamaha)-branded Deus Ex concept is worn as an exo-skeleton with seven artificial vertebra as well as the pneumatically attached helmet. The motor is in-wheel, powered by ultra-capacitors and doped nano-phoshpate batteries similar to those already used in hybrids. It's also capable of 0–60mph in three seconds. Top speed is 75mph with a recharge time of 15 minutes and cycle time of one hour.

[Alpinestarhero]

Cant really see how you'll filter in that one

[gettin2dizzy]

Looks fun! Wouldn't want to topple it though :S

[Wideboy]

thats a trike

[DanAbnormal]

Awesome!

[Baph]

Cant really see how you'll filter in that one
Fold the front wheels in & push them forwards a bit.

Where do I sign up as a test rider? :D

[G]

If they can produce a lightweight electronic vehicle like that, then they can surely produce a proper normal framed motorbike powered in exactly the same manner?

I would buy a bike like that for commuting, 1hr journey time and 15 minutes to charge yet does 0 - 60 in 3 seconds and does 75mph which realisticaly other than very breifly I dont get above whilst commuting as its constant traffic anyway.

[wyntrblue]

give me one...:D

[SoulKiss]

If they can produce a lightweight electronic vehicle like that, then they can surely produce a proper normal framed motorbike powered in exactly the same manner?

I would buy a bike like that for commuting, 1hr journey time and 15 minutes to charge yet does 0 - 60 in 3 seconds and does 75mph which realisticaly other than very breifly I dont get above whilst commuting as its constant traffic anyway.

When I was looking at possibly restoring/rebuilding an '83 VF750F I came across this

http://www.locating.com.au/ebikes/

Yep a petrol to electric conversion................

[Ceri JC]

Having recently had a go of an off-road segway and being pleasently surprised (they don't feel anywhere near as gay as they look), I would be interested in a go on one of these. Width of the wheelbase means it's be much worse at filtering than a bike, mind. Still, nice concept.

[Paul the 6th]

do they still strap people to the top of stunt planes and fly around till they throw up/cry?

[Spikenipple]

That thing looks like it's straight out of Metal Gear Solid. Or maybe I just play that game too much...

[sv650sfan]

Neat concept but for some reason looks like a person 'riding/wearing' it might topple back...by the nice photo submitted for the June competition Dizzy :cool:

[Davido]

That thing looks like it's straight out of Metal Gear Solid. Or maybe I just play that game too much...

Reminded me more of 'Zone of enders'.

Same company though, so similar. :)

[Warthog]

0-60 in 3 seconds standing upright would be seriously FUN!

[dissuade]

Eh. No, ta.

[gettin2dizzy]

I can't help but wonder what happens if you crash, fall forward and it's on top of you. You'd be grated!

[Grinch]

Whats the point of it? Does it have any advantages over normal bikes or something?