Lit Motors C1 - The Future?

[Normsthename]

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/ ... i-concept/

Gyro-stabilised electric vehicle
Two gyros - housed under the seats - keep the vehicle upright, even in the event of a collision.

The electric motor will be able to propel the C-1 to a claimed top speed of 120mph, with a range of up to 220 miles. Charging will take six hours on a 120V connection.

I bet if it had a petrol engine fitted, the fuel economy would be excellent due to its slippery shape.

I like

Andy

[Normsthename]

You can watch a feature on the C1 on BBC Iplayer Click

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/bigscreen/ ... 08_12_2012

The gyro system looks very impressive, I want one!

Andy

[Mr Angry]

That BBC1 clip was an utter waste of time, like the machine though.

[Deeping]

bet there only available in left hand drive

[wozza]

Looks bloody clever - I like it to...

[mightbesane]

If I'm riding two wheels, I don't need a cage. If I'm riding a cage, I want more than two wheels. Old school, I guess...

[MrGrumpy]

Errm...Far out!
Its quite a clever idea, but will you really be able to filter? And with a front tyre as fat as that, will it handle?

[Normsthename]

One thing that puzzles me is the cornering.
Do the gyros stop spinning when you go faster so that it will lean?

Andy

[gn2]

There was a discussion on here a while ago about it.
In summary: Its a total non-starter.

http://www.maxi-muppets.co.uk/forum/vie ... =5&t=11045

[mottza]

I quite like it.