vorsprung durch technik

[vhfman]

Just found this video of the new Audi, I wonder if the bike will be releast. When it is it probable will cost the same as a car.

It has a top speed of 50 miles per hour and can go as far as 44 miles on a single charge, weighs just 24 pounds.

[video=youtube;mbGEJpPvaqQ]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mbGEJpPvaqQ[/video]

Chris

 

[flecc]

I can't see it being on general release in it's present form, since there is nowhere in the world where it can be legal unless registered, plated etc. In most legislations to do that would mean type approval, mudguards, illuminated number plate mounting, lighting with stop lights, headlight dip, brake light, sometimes indicators etc. That would place it so far into the light motorcycle market that pedals would hardly make sense.

 

[eddieo]

I saw this a few days ago. Every now and then a car maker has a go at something like this...some more successful then others!

I did see a comment a while back that the Bosch power unit was a development away from an Audi power steering motor....

 

[Scimitar]

Ooh, I want one.
Has a nice understated low-brutal ratbike look about it.

 

[timidtom]

Just the thing for my trip to the Co-op for the paper and a bottle of Pinot Grigio. I suppose a wicker handlebar basket would cost extra? If only I'd seen this ad before I bought the JuicyBike ...
;-)

 

[eddieo]

surprised that when playing about with apps on phone bike did not come over to him by itself......

 

[NRG]

It weighs 21Kg!!! its not clear if thats with or without battery...

 

[eddieo]

the Smart a bit of a looker as well

All new Smart E Bike Concept - YouTube