Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[2012 MotoCzysz E1pc may set an e-motorbike speed record, our hearts afire]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/02/2012-motoczysz-e1pc-may-set-an-e-motorbike-speed-record/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/02/2012-motoczysz-e1pc-may-set-an-e-motorbike-speed-record/http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/02/2012-motoczysz-e1pc-may-set-an-e-motorbike-speed-record/#comments 2012 MotoCzysz E1pc may set an emotorbike speed record, our hearts afire

Our first peek at the MotoCzysz E1pc was at the 2010 Isle of Man TT, where the fearsome-looking e-motorbike smashed potential speed limits, even if it didn't completely rock the two-wheeled establishment. Improvements were made in 2011, but the new 2012 model is the one that's really poised to upset the cart. The updated E1pc's most conspicuous changes are on the outside: it tackles the problem of wind resistance at high speeds by bringing on aerodynamic ducts and fins. Inside, torque looks to be down to 162 foot-pounds, but the equivalent to 200 horsepower (twice what we saw in 2010) should more than compensate -- and a much upgraded battery cooling system should keep MotoCzysz' creation running at full bore for considerably longer before rider Michael Rutter has to back off the throttle. That consistent speed may be even more important to MotoCzysz and Rutter than actually winning at the TT Zero race, practice for which starts June 2nd. The Isle of Man very nearly handed over a £10,000 ($15,369) prize to the team for breaking a 100MPH average speed barrier for electric bikes last year, and the substantial tweaks could make all the difference.

[Image credit: Asphalt and Rubber]

2012 MotoCzysz E1pc may set an e-motorbike speed record, our hearts afire originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Jun 2012 09:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Brammo has suffered some major setbacks in getting its latest Empulse electric motorcycle to market, but the company has stuck to its revised launch date: it unveiled the 2013 model last night. The key specs haven't changed during the delay -- we're still looking at a six-speed gearbox, a max speed of 100 mph and a fast-recharge time of 3.5 hours -- but the price has jumped from $14,000 to $16,995. There's also the Empluse R, a more premium model that will go on sale for $18,995 in June. The main difference between the base model and the R is the material: the Empulse has a plastic body, while the R uses carbon fiber. Check out the full presser below the break -- and if you're holding out for the 2013 Empulse, the gallery pics of the R will have to tide you over till the base model launches early next year.

Gallery: Brammo Empulse R

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Brammo Empulse and Empulse R finally unveiled: 100-mph speeds and raised prices originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 03:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Before parting with $95,000 to secure a spot on the Lynx suborbital flight, you'd want to make sure the spacecraft was safe, right? XCOR doesn't blame you: it recently tested out its piston pump technology on a Triumph Street Triple motorcycle with great results. Sure, it's not the same as flying to the edge of space, but the Triumph has the same cylinder arrangement as the Lynx's liquid oxygen and kerosene fuel pumps and develops a similar amount of horsepower. It's also loads cheaper than testing in the laboratory. The bike took a 20-hour drive (the equivalent of 400 Lynx flights, according to XCOR) along Route 66 without the piston pump suffering any wear and tear. So if propulsion-related safety concerns -- and not the depth of your wallet -- were holding you back from nabbing a seat on the Lynx, you might feel a tad more inclined to whip out the plastic now. Head past the break for the full PR, plus a video of the piston-pumped Triumph in action.

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XCOR Lynx propulsion tech tests well on motorcycle, suborbital trip still pricey originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 05 May 2012 03:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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As Contour continues to do battle with GoPro over the action-sport POV camera market, its latest offensive centers around prepackaged activity-specific mount kits that should make it easier for customers to pick one up and go. Also new is an all-in-one ContourRoam watersports kit that includes the HD camera and waterproof case that's capable of keeping it dry at depths of up to 60m. The mount kits include sets for skiers, cyclists, motorcyclists, hikers and an all purpose helmet mount kit. All of these are available starting today on the company's website and at select retailers, with the mount kits going for between $59 - $99 and the Roam Watersports kit for $249. We appreciated the Contour+'s sleek package in our head to head test with the Hero 2 last month and the addition of these packages should help it compete on price and ease of use right out of the box. The specific details are in the press release after the break and pictures of each set are in the gallery below, assuming your hobbies are exciting enough to merit recording, of course.

Gallery: Contour accessory kits

Continue reading Contour's new mount, watersports kits help bring its cameras with you in the water, snow or dirt

Contour's new mount, watersports kits help bring its cameras with you in the water, snow or dirt originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 May 2012 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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By rights, Brammo's street-fighting Empulse should have gotten here quicker, but at least we now have a firm launch date. Sporting an all-new six-speed gearbox in place of the one-speed original, Brammo's spec sheet shows a 121-mile city range (or 56 miles on the highway), 100+ MPH maximum hustle and a re-juicing time of 3.5 hours in fast-charge mode. We're not sure if the price has budged from the original $14,000 estimate, but if you want to see what that ballpark sum might get you, the video after the break is all yours.

Continue reading Brammo's 100MPH Empulse coming May 8th, spooks electrons with six-speed gearbox

Brammo's 100MPH Empulse coming May 8th, spooks electrons with six-speed gearbox originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dearest RIM, Microsoft, Intel and Sony:

Stop spending millions on mildly successful advertising campaigns. Just modify a delivery scooter to shout your brand name between gear shifts.

Respectfully,

A now-loyal Domino's Pizza customer.

This talking Domino's Pizza scooter will make your day infinitely more awesome (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember our testdrive of the RedShift SM through the hills near San Francisco? Well, if that didn't get you revved up for BRD's electric duo, perhaps these new studio shots of the MX can help. The folks in Northern California have passed on a few shots of the upcoming RedShift MX motocrosser that is expected to pull into garages later this year. If you recall, BRD says this electric motorcycle performs just as well as any race-ready four-stroke 250-cc gas-powered machine and splurging for one will set you back around $15,000 -- for a base model. Go on, hop in the gallery below and take a closer look.

Gallery: BRD RedShift MX electric motorcycle

Visualized: BRD RedShift MX poses for the camera, shows off its rugged good looks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Electric bikes just got a cool new poster boy. This deceptively battery-powered bike is a sequel, matching the five-speed transmission found on the original, but now gifted with a shadowy new look and some appealing chrome licks. The Brutus 2.0 also plumps for a lithium battery over the lead battery of earlier models. A chain setup replaces the belt of its predecessor, which presumably helps it power through 0-60 in just under five seconds. Top speeds remain as dark and mysterious as the bike's paint job, but the maker promises that the 500 pound beast will easily blast past the 100 mph mark, with a range of over 100 miles per charge. The electric bike is still being worked on, but until we hear more on a retail-ready model, you can gawp at the moody non-moped in action right after the break.

Continue reading Brutus 2.0 electric bike appears with moody paint job, helmet and goggles not included

Brutus 2.0 electric bike appears with moody paint job, helmet and goggles not included originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batterybikeBrutuselectric bikeElectricBikemotorbikemotorcyclevideoMon, 23 Jan 2012 08:51:00 EST<![CDATA[EVDrive offers first batch of e-Moto-CRF250R bikes for $13,700]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/evdrive-offers-first-batch-of-e-moto-crf250r-bikes-for-13-700/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/evdrive-offers-first-batch-of-e-moto-crf250r-bikes-for-13-700/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/02/evdrive-offers-first-batch-of-e-moto-crf250r-bikes-for-13-700/#comments Motocross riders, go electric and the wildlife will love you for it. In fact, equip yourselves with second-generation e-Moto-CRF250R from EVDrive and human onlookers will love you too, because the 80 horsepower Honda electric motor is plenty sufficient for catching high altitudes and hurtling between trees at 70MPH. It should run for up to 110 minutes on a charge and perform much like its fossil-fueled equivalent, while also being less expensive to run and a heck of a lot quieter. How much quieter? Click past the break for a video of the previous e-Moto in action -- and honestly, there's no need to adjust your volume dial.

Continue reading EVDrive offers first batch of e-Moto-CRF250R bikes for $13,700

EVDrive offers first batch of e-Moto-CRF250R bikes for $13,700 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Dec 2011 02:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>e-bikee-motoe-moto-crf250relectricelectric engineelectric motorElectricEngineElectricMotorenvironmentenvironmentalEVEVDriveEVDrive e-moto-crf250rEvdriveE-moto-crf250rgreenhorsepowermotocrossmotorbikemotorbikesmotorcyclemotorcycle racingMotorcycleRacingmotorcyclesoff-roadvideowildlifeFri, 02 Dec 2011 02:35:00 EST<![CDATA[Evolve Motorcycles shows off $50k Xenon lightcycle, Lithium electric streetbike]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/13/evolve-motorcycles-shows-off-50k-xenon-lightcycle-lithium-elec/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/13/evolve-motorcycles-shows-off-50k-xenon-lightcycle-lithium-elec/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/13/evolve-motorcycles-shows-off-50k-xenon-lightcycle-lithium-elec/#comments This year's Milan International Motorcycle Show is definitely featuring a healthy assortment of battery-powered two wheeled machines, and now Evolve Motorcycles has two more plug-in designs to add to the list. First up is its Xenon, aka the Tron Lightcycle replica, which is a real bike that you can purchase 32-inch hubless rims, OLED light tape and all for $50,000. It's even claiming a top speed of 100mph with a 100 mile range on its custom lithium ion battery system, so all you have left to do is regret not grabbing one for $35k on eBay last year. The Lithium however, chooses to keep things more conventional as a streetfighter concept built around a 54hp electric motor that is expected to cost around $20,000 when it actually goes on sale. Check after the break for a pic of the Lithium, or head over to our friends at Autoblog Green for a gallery full of eyecandy featuring both bikes.

Continue reading Evolve Motorcycles shows off $50k Xenon lightcycle, Lithium electric streetbike

Evolve Motorcycles shows off $50k Xenon lightcycle, Lithium electric streetbike originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Nov 2011 07:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading CRP Racing debuts Energica electric streetbike prototype at EICMA 2011

CRP Racing debuts Energica electric streetbike prototype at EICMA 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Zero Motorcycles 2012 lineup

Continue reading Zero Motorcycles reveals longer range, longer lasting 2012 lineup (video)

Zero Motorcycles reveals longer range, longer lasting 2012 lineup (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, you can take your pick of electric streetbikes, but sometimes you just need an eco-friendly motorcycle for blazin' the trail. BRD Motorcyles is now taking pre-orders for their RedShift SM supermoto (pictured above) and RedShift MX motorcrosser electric motorbikes. Touting performance comparable to race-ready 250cc four-stroke gas guzzlers, the pair sports both an off-road ready demeanor and a street-legal tame side. The bikes themselves will set you back $15,495 and $14,995 before you can start your motocross dominance. Should you so choose, a PD upgrade is available for an extra $2500 that includes a stronger subframe, uprated electrical system and integrated hard luggage. Still interested? Pre-orders start November 3rd, although the RedShift of your choice won't hit your garage until late 2012. Once you get your funds in order, hit that PR button after the break to find out how to grab one.

Continue reading BRD RedShift electric motorcycle duo awaits your pre-order, offers real-life Excitebike next year

BRD RedShift electric motorcycle duo awaits your pre-order, offers real-life Excitebike next year originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Ryno self-balancing motorcycle

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Ryno Motors self-balancing, single-wheeled scooter test ride originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Nov 2011 20:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your all-electric motorcycle options are getting more and more plentiful these days, and it looks like you'll soon have yet another option consider. Volta Motorbikes officially announced its new Volta BCN motorcycle this week, with a complete unveiling set for the EICMA Motorshow in Milan next month. It will be available in three different models -- the BCN Sport, BCN City, and BCN My Volta -- each of which pack the same 35 horsepower and 70 kilometer range, but have various other tweaks to suit different tastes (with the My Volta being customizable through an online ordering tool). Details remain a bit light otherwise, but pricing is expected to come in around the €7,000 mark (or just under $10,000), with the first units set to roll out in the second quarter of 2012 -- a reservation list will also be opened up at the start of the year for those interested. Head on past the break for a quick teaser video, and check out the gallery below for a closer look.

Gallery: Volta BCN

Continue reading Volta BCN electric motorcycle announced, set to go on sale in Q2 2012

Volta BCN electric motorcycle announced, set to go on sale in Q2 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This week Inhabitat shined a light on the future of high-tech architecture as we brought you 20 stunning sun-powered homes that are getting ready to battle it out in this year's Solar Decathlon - including Team New York's prefab Roof Pod, Canada's TRTL solar shell house, and China's Y Container home. We also brought you exclusive photos of the recently unveiled 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero, while the Empire State Building soared to new heights as it achieved LEED Gold certification. In other NYC news, we covered an underground park in the Big Apple which is to be illuminated entirely by fiber optics. Vincent Callebaut also unveiled plans for an incredible self-sufficient skyscraper for Taiwan, and we learned that scientists are planning to build a fake volcano for climate change research.

It was also a hot week for energy-generating tech as Intel unveiled a solar laptop chipset that can be powered by a desk lamp and MIT developed a tiny kinetic generator that can produce 100 times more power than previous devices of its kind. Meanwhile, Google invested in the power of pig poop and researchers rolled out a new inexpensive, powerful, and lightweight jelly battery that could one day power laptops and electric vehicles. Energy infrastructure also got a boost as a UK competition showcased six designs for next-generation power pylons, and New Mexico announced plans to build an entire city for the sole purpose of testing green technologies.

In other news, this week we spotted several pulse-pounding electric vehicles: a streamlined carbon fiber jet ski and an incredible mirrored motorcycle. We also went back to the future with a look at Nike's new pair of LED studded kicks, and we spotted a slick set of retro robots made from salvaged materials. Finally, we shared a bevy of tips for living a more sustainable lifestyle -- check out these seven gadgets that can improve your health and five ways to green your home entertainment system.

Inhabitat's Week in Green: sun-powered homes, retro robots and a solar laptop chipset originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>architectureeco-friendlygreenhouseinhabitatinhabitats week in greenInhabitatsWeekInGreenmotorcyclesolarsolar houseSolarHousetrtlSun, 18 Sep 2011 20:17:00 EST<![CDATA[BMW unveils concept Husqvarna Concept E-go electric motorcycle]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/bmw-unveils-concept-husqvarna-electric-motorcycle-concept/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/bmw-unveils-concept-husqvarna-electric-motorcycle-concept/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/13/bmw-unveils-concept-husqvarna-electric-motorcycle-concept/#comments BMW unveils concept Husqvarna electric motorcycle There just aren't enough electric motorcycles in the world at this point, so thank goodness BMW just introduced a new one into the world. It's a slinky thing, with a single front fork and a spindly rear swingarm, two features that don't make it look particularly trail-ready -- despite the Husqvarna branding. (BMW bought Husqvarna back in 2007.) But, it does look a little more off-roadable than the electric scooter concept BMW also unveiled. No further details about range, speed, or indeed likelihood of production are available for either, but there are more pics of both in the gallery below.

Update: We got some further details on the bike. It weighs just 80kg (about 150lbs) and riding it through traffic is said to be like playing a videogame. The press release after the break doesn't say which videogame, but we're hoping it isn't Frogger.

Gallery: BMW concept motorcycles


Gallery: Husqvarna Concept E-go press shots

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BMW unveils concept Husqvarna Concept E-go electric motorcycle originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bmwelectric motorcycleElectricMotorcyclefrankfurtfrankfurt 2011frankfurt motor showfrankfurt motor show 2011Frankfurt2011FrankfurtMotorShowFrankfurtMotorShow2011husqvarnamotorcycleTue, 13 Sep 2011 03:20:00 EST<![CDATA[Inhabitat's Week in Green: magnetic highways, MoMA tech exhibit and lasers in the sky]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/inhabitats-week-in-green-magnetic-highways-moma-tech-exhibit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/inhabitats-week-in-green-magnetic-highways-moma-tech-exhibit/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/04/inhabitats-week-in-green-magnetic-highways-moma-tech-exhibit/#commentsEach week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week's most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us -- it's the Week in Green.

Renewable energy supercharged our transit system this week as Inhabitat showcased Vycon's plans to tap speeding subway trains for immense amounts of kinetic energy, and we took a look at an innovative magnetic highway system that harvests energy from passing cars. Biofuels also got a boost from several unlikely sources as researchers discovered that bacteria in panda poop is incredibly efficient at breaking down plant matter, and scientists developed a way to recycle newspaper into biofuel. We also showcased a real-time energy monitoring device for kids, we learned that some radioactive areas around Fukushima are more dangerous than Chernobyl, and we took a look inside a subterranean atomic shelter that has been transformed into a cavernous underground office.

How do machines communicate with people? If you're pondering that idea, you'll be interested in this exclusive video interview with Museum of Modern Art curator Paola Antonelli on MoMA's new 'Talk to Me' technology exhibit which recently opened in New York City. We were also amazed by several artistic innovations this week as Wacom unveiled a pen that instantly digitizes anything you can draw and Sarah Garzoni created a beautiful series of printed paper butterflies.

In other news, we shined the spotlight on several brilliant advances in lighting technology as scientists successfully created rain by shooting laser beams into the sky and a designer unveiled a solar OLED tile system that can transform skyscrapers into zero-energy displays. We also brought you several bright ideas in wearable tech as Halston unveiled a glow-in-the-dark sequin gown, a ghostly troop of illuminated radiation suits wandered through the German countryside, and a Cornell student developed a type of clothing that traps toxic gases. Meanwhile the Hudson River lit up with a luminous field of 200 LEDs and Laser Power Systems unveiled plans for a nuclear powered car. Speaking of green transportation, we also spotted a high-tech E-Max motorcycle that converts pressure into power, and we watched Toyota's all-electric P001 racer become the first EV to break the Nurburgring's 8-minute speed record.

Inhabitat's Week in Green: magnetic highways, MoMA tech exhibit and lasers in the sky originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Weeks after breaking the electric motorcycle land speed record, Lightning Motorcycles decided it wasn't satisfied with 206.079 MPH. Shunning a well-deserved vacation, its Flying Banana MK. II bike hit a verified speed of 215.960 MPH. The company is taking orders for the $38,888 eco-widowmaker and assures you it'll be cheap to run -- the record breaking trip in the video below used a mere 18 cents of electricity.

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Lightning Motorcycles risks neck for an extra 10 MPH on the Flying Banana originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>200 MPH club200MphClubbikebikesBonnevillebonneville salt flatsBonnevilleSaltFlatselectric motorcycleelectric motorcyclesElectricMotorcycleElectricMotorcyclesFlying Banana Mk IIFlyingBananaMkIiland speed recordLandSpeedRecordlightning motorcyclesLightningMotorcyclesmotorcyclemotorcyclesPaul ThedePaulThedeUtahvideoThu, 25 Aug 2011 11:21:00 EST<![CDATA[Lightning Motorcycles electric bike blazes past 2010 record, joins 200 MPH Club]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/lightning-motorcycles-electric-bike-blazes-past-2010-record-joi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/lightning-motorcycles-electric-bike-blazes-past-2010-record-joi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/16/lightning-motorcycles-electric-bike-blazes-past-2010-record-joi/#comments Bonneville, home to the world's fastest lawnmower record, has just added another notch to its land speed belt -- this time for electric motorcycles. When last we left Utah's salt flats, Mission One had claimed top honors for its all-electric bike, but that title has once again been usurped by rival Lightning. Averaging a speed of 206.079 mph, the team's Flying Banana Mk. II blazed past its 2010 record of 176.044 mph to claim the speed hog glory. The chopper's rider, Paul Thede, now gets to join the likes of 65 other inductees in Bonneville's exclusive 200 MPH Club. His award for such a hallowed distinction? Why, he got to wear the club's red hat for a whole 24 hours.

Lightning Motorcycles electric bike blazes past 2010 record, joins 200 MPH Club originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>200 MPH club200MphClubbikebikesBonnevillebonneville salt flatsBonnevilleSaltFlatselectric motorcycleelectric motorcyclesElectricMotorcycleElectricMotorcyclesFlying Banana Mk IIFlyingBananaMkIiland speed recordLandSpeedRecordlightning motorcyclesLightningMotorcyclesMission OneMissionOnemotorcyclemotorcyclesPaul ThedePaulThederacing carRacingCarUtahTue, 16 Aug 2011 11:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Orphiro's electric motorcycle: like a Harley, just not obnoxiously loud]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/17/orphiros-electric-motorcycle-like-a-harley-just-not-obnoxious/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/17/orphiros-electric-motorcycle-like-a-harley-just-not-obnoxious/http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/17/orphiros-electric-motorcycle-like-a-harley-just-not-obnoxious/#comments It's certainly not the first electric motorcycle to (quietly) crisscross our desks, but the self-titled Orphiro is surely one of the classiest. Designed over in Holland as a wide-body alternative to petrol-guzzling hawgs, this eco-friendly two-wheeler relies on Li-ion batteries and a motor that pushes a grand total of 72 volts. The top speed of 75 miles-per-hour probably wouldn't rile up the crowd in Sturgis, but cruising for 60 solid miles without using a drop of gas just might. If all goes well, we should see the first commercial version hit the pavement this September, but ominously, there's no mention of price. Something tells us it'll fall squarely in the "if you have to ask..." category.

Orphiro's electric motorcycle: like a Harley, just not obnoxiously loud originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Brammo Engage and Encite

Continue reading Brammo announces Engage and Encite electric motorcycles, taking it to the dirt with six speeds

Brammo announces Engage and Encite electric motorcycles, taking it to the dirt with six speeds originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brammoelectric motorcycleElectricMotorcycleenciteengageevmotocrossmotorcyclesmssms super motoSmsSuperMotosuper motosupercrossSuperMotovideoWed, 04 May 2011 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Brammo taking its electric motorcycles offroad in Vegas next week, puts Zero on notice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/brammo-taking-its-electric-motorcycles-offroad-in-vegas-next-wee/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/brammo-taking-its-electric-motorcycles-offroad-in-vegas-next-wee/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/brammo-taking-its-electric-motorcycles-offroad-in-vegas-next-wee/#commentsBrammo Enertia Offroad You remember the Enertia, right -- that sweet electric motorcycle from Brammo? Well, a few years back the company slapped some dirt bike tires on this silent cycle (seen above) and taunted the world with the possibility of an Earth-friendly offroad ride. Such a creation never made it to market, sadly, but it looks like the company may finally be ready to deliver. The bike hounds over at Asphalt & Rubber were digging through the AMA MiniMoto SX supercross race list of entrants when they spotted the Brammo name... which is odd since the Oregon-based company's current vehicles are all street-only affairs. Guess Zero Motorcycles better watch its back, there may be new challenger for king of the electric dirt bike hill. We won't have to wait long to know for sure -- the Brammo team will be launching its latest creation through the muddy, hairpin turns at the South Point Arena in Vegas next week.

Brammo taking its electric motorcycles offroad in Vegas next week, puts Zero on notice originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AMA MiniMoto SXAmaMinimotoSxBrammoBrammo EnertiaBrammoEnertiadirt bikeDirtBikeelectric motorcycleelectric motorcyclesElectricMotorcycleElectricMotorcyclesenertiaEVminimoto sxMinimotoSxmotorcyclemotorcyclesoff roadOffRoadzeroZero MotorcyclesZeroMotorcyclesThu, 28 Apr 2011 10:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Amarok's P1 electric motorcycle prototype is fast, light, and ready to race]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/amaroks-p1-electric-motorocycle-prototype-is-fast-light-and-r/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/amaroks-p1-electric-motorocycle-prototype-is-fast-light-and-r/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/amaroks-p1-electric-motorocycle-prototype-is-fast-light-and-r/#comments What's fast, electric, and made in Canada? No, not the latest Rush record, it's the P1, a new electric motorcycle prototype from Quebec-based Amarok Consultants. The company -- named after the Inuit word for wolf -- unveiled the bike this week, announcing plans to enter it in this year's TTXGP, an international racing series for electric vehicles. The 75 horsepower two-wheeler was designed with a laser-focus on lightweight construction, squeezing a 7.5-kilowatt-hour battery and two Agni 95 electric motors into a bantam 325 pound body -- making for one of the lightest electric racing motorcycles around. The company's not stopping there, however, shooting for 275 pounds for the second generation of the bike, putting it more on-par with gas-powered counterparts.

Amarok's P1 electric motorcycle prototype is fast, light, and ready to race originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Chip Yates goes 190MPH on an electric motorcycle, takes you along (video)

Chip Yates goes 190MPH on an electric motorcycle, takes you along (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chip yatesChipYateselectric motorcycleelectric superbikeelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricSuperbikeElectricVehicleevmilemotorcyclerecordsuperbikeswigzvideoworld recordWorldRecordThu, 14 Apr 2011 08:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Brooklyn Motorized looks to bring classic styling to new-age electric motorcycles]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/brooklyn-motorized-looks-to-bring-classic-styling-to-new-age-ele/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/brooklyn-motorized-looks-to-bring-classic-styling-to-new-age-ele/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/brooklyn-motorized-looks-to-bring-classic-styling-to-new-age-ele/#comments One of the most beautiful things about motorcycles is that their styling is rather less restrained than your average automobile. Bikes have covered just about every shape and size, largely ignoring crash testing results and aerodynamic concerns, and the upcoming electric motorcycle from Brooklyn Motorized certainly makes little concession for either. It's a scooter-sized thing, with about a 60MPH top speed and a 30 mile range, figures that don't fare particularly well to the competition from Brammo or Zero. But, this two-wheeled wonder is designed for apartment living, the battery pack coming out of the frame for easy charging indoors -- something Zero is only just starting to get behind. Also, cost here is expected to be less than $6,000, which could be plenty enticing indeed. That is, of course, if you don't have very far to go.

Brooklyn Motorized looks to bring classic styling to new-age electric motorcycles originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brooklynbrooklyn motorizedBrooklynMotorizedelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleevmotorcycleMon, 04 Apr 2011 10:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Zero XU electric motorcycle makes in-apartment EV charging a reality]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/zero-xu-electric-motorcycle-makes-in-apartment-ev-charging-a-rea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/zero-xu-electric-motorcycle-makes-in-apartment-ev-charging-a-rea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/zero-xu-electric-motorcycle-makes-in-apartment-ev-charging-a-rea/#commentsZero XU electric motorcycle makes in-apartment EV charging a reality The (newly updated) range of electric motorcycles from Zero Motorcycles is certainly tempting for those urban dwellers looking for a fun way to launch themselves over short commutes. But, for garage-less apartment or townhouse tenants lacking the requisite charging connector, they don't make a heck of a lot of sense. Here's one that does. It's the new Zero XU, an electric motorcycle featuring a removable battery pack that you can carry inside with you to juice up. You can also buy a second pack and swap them out, which could let you leave one at work and one at home -- something you might have to think about given the thing's unfortunately short 30 mile range. That's about half what the Zero S manages, but the XU is at least $2,000 cheaper, starting at $7,995. It also curiously still uses a chain, a departure from the other 2011 Zero bikes that just switched to belts. Anyhow, if you're still intrigued the Zero XU is up for order now and should start terrorizing AC outlets in March.

Gallery: 2011 Zero XU electric motorcycle


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Continue reading Zero XU electric motorcycle makes in-apartment EV charging a reality

Zero XU electric motorcycle makes in-apartment EV charging a reality originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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GaugeFace is an app-and-dock combo that interfaces with your Harley's ECU (Engine Control Unit) to display the bike's speed, tachometer, engine temp., gear, and turn signal info on your iPhone or iPod touch. And the installation is almost as easy as setting your phone in a charging cradle. So, what do you think? Ready to turn your late-model motorcycle into an overpriced -- yet totally bad-ass -- iPod dock? Available for an MSRP of $250. See it in action after the break, or it the source link to order up one of these bad boys for yourself.

Continue reading GaugeFace iPhone dock displays your Harley's data on a 3.5-inch touchscreen

GaugeFace iPhone dock displays your Harley's data on a 3.5-inch touchscreen originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appledockharley davidsonHarleyDavidsoniosiphoneipod touchIpodTouchmotorcycletransportationvideoThu, 17 Feb 2011 13:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Zero Motorcycles unveils faster-charging, even quieter 2011 motorcycle lineup (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/zero-motorcycles-unveils-faster-charging-even-quieter-2011-moto/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/zero-motorcycles-unveils-faster-charging-even-quieter-2011-moto/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/zero-motorcycles-unveils-faster-charging-even-quieter-2011-moto/#comments To those who are still convinced that loud motorcycles make you more safe: it's best you look away now. The quietest bikes in the business just got even more silent. Zero Motorcycles just has unveiled its 2011 lineup of electric motorcycles and among a suite of generally tidy enhancements comes a change to belt drive. This means no more chains, no more chain lube, and no more rattling and grating noises. There's nothing but the sound of the wind and the faint scream of the motor, which you can hear for yourself in the video below. Also new is a 12.5 percent boost in battery capacity and a quick-charge option that drops charging times in half -- but does so at an up-front cost of $595. That's on top of the $9,995 for a road-going Zero S. Meanwhile the dual-sport Zero DS starts at $10,495, off-road Zero X at $7,995, and the higher-spec Zero MX $9,495. All are available for order right now.

Update: We spoke with the kind folks at Zero and got a little more information on that new trick charger. A current Zero S or Zero DS will take about four hours to charge, but if you opt for the $595 quick-charge it'll go down to just two hours -- though you can get a 90 percent in about an hour. The X and MX, meanwhile, can be fully charged in about an hour. This is without requiring any fancy plugs or DC converters, it's still just a standard 110 outlet!

Gallery: 2011 Zero S electric motorcycle


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Continue reading Zero Motorcycles unveils faster-charging, even quieter 2011 motorcycle lineup (video)

Zero Motorcycles unveils faster-charging, even quieter 2011 motorcycle lineup (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011californiaelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleevmotorcyclevideozerozero dszero motorcyclezero motorcycleszero mxzero szero xZeroDsZeroMotorcycleZeroMotorcyclesZeroMxZeroSZeroXTue, 08 Feb 2011 10:06:00 EST<![CDATA[SWIGZ electric racing bike bests internal combustion competition, mostly (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/swigz-electric-racing-bike-bests-internal-combustion-competition/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/swigz-electric-racing-bike-bests-internal-combustion-competition/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/swigz-electric-racing-bike-bests-internal-combustion-competition/#comments Make room, Brammo, MotoCzysz, and Mission Motors, there's a new motorcycle from Chip Yates and SWIGZ Pro Racing looking to join the electric bi-wheeled racing elite. The bike is doing its best to hasten the demise of the ICE with a 194hp DC motor (50+hp more than its EV brethren), putting down 295 ft-lbs of torque, which carried it to second- and third-place finishes against gas-powered competition in the WERA Heavyweight Twins Superstock and Superbike races at Auto Club Speedway in California on January 9th. Also on board is a first-of-its-kind front wheel KERS system that recharges the batteries en route to give the motor the juice it needs to hit racing speeds of up to 158mph. For those who'd like to own such an engineering marvel, keep dreaming, as Mr. Yates states the bike is a technical showcase that's not meant for production. However, patents are pending on the KERS technology and the plan is to license it out -- so gearheads can have a similar bike eventually -- for a not-so-insignificant sum, we'd imagine. See the bike in action after the break.

Continue reading SWIGZ electric racing bike bests internal combustion competition, mostly (video)

SWIGZ electric racing bike bests internal combustion competition, mostly (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-electricelectricelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleevkersmotorcyclemotorcycle raceMotorcycleRaceSWIGZSWIGZ.COM Pro RacingSwigz.comProRacingvideoTue, 08 Feb 2011 09:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Agility Saietta electric sports bike eyes-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/agility-saietta-electric-sports-bike-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/agility-saietta-electric-sports-bike-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/agility-saietta-electric-sports-bike-eyes-on/#comments We came, we saw, we took pictures. A London-based startup by the name of Agility today unveiled its first and only product, the Saietta electric sports bike, and we just had to pop out to the MCN Motorcycle Show in its hometown to peep it for ourselves. Well, what is there to say that the pictures don't already? We should probably start off with that massive hump you see up front. At first glance it makes the bike look extremely front-heavy, but it is in actual fact mostly a shell -- made of a lightweight composite material whose ingredients we were not allowed to know -- which channels air into the areas that need cooling and, more importantly, optimizes the hell out of this two-wheeler's aerodynamics. There's an exposed double wishbone suspension system, just some of the eye candy on this extremely reflective racer, and the weight balance is, contrary to our first impression, almost perfectly even. This is due to the battery packs being stashed in the center, just in front of a brushed DC motor with 90+ percent efficiency (Agility tells us the whole roaring machine has an 83 percent throughput efficiency).

Gallery: Agility Saietta eyes-on


There will be a choice of body panels, we saw a highly reflective chrome one, but a tamer red version is also available. Speaking of colors, the tiny speedometer lights up in a snazzy blue for night riding. We were looking at only the company's third production prototype, but pre-orders are already being taken -- at prices of just under £10,000 for the S model with a 50-mile range and just under £14,000 for the R variant that has a twin battery pack and, correspondingly, can stretch out to 100 miles -- for an April delivery. US pricing is said to feature a "slight" premium, but Agility hopes it may be able to build some of these Saietta bikes over on the West Coast, potentially cutting into the expense of selling them in North America. The only thing our pictures don't reveal is how a bike with instant torque and a four-second 0-60 acceleration (on the lighter S model, the R does it in five) feels like, but if we're really good over the next few weeks, we might just get a chance to ride one and find out for ourselves.

Agility Saietta electric sports bike eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agilityagility saiettaAgilitySaiettabikeelectricelectric bikeElectricBikehands-onlondonlondon motorcycle showLondonMotorcycleShowmotorbikemotorcyclemotorcycle showMotorcycleShowsaiettasports bikeSportsBikeThu, 03 Feb 2011 14:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Agility Saietta unveiled, the decidedly unconventional electric sports bike]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/agility-saietta-unveiled-the-decidedly-unconventional-electric/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/agility-saietta-unveiled-the-decidedly-unconventional-electric/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/agility-saietta-unveiled-the-decidedly-unconventional-electric/#commentsSaietta A new player has entered the electric motorcycle game, joining the likes of Brammo's Empulse but doing it with rather more... unconventional styling. It's the Agility Global Saietta, an all-electric sports bike that will come in two flavors: the 50 mile range Saietta S and the 100 mile Saietta R. The former of the two will be quicker than the first, getting to 60 in under four seconds, whereas R riders will have to wait another tick of the stopwatch due to extra battery weight. Naturally that extra range and speed will cost you: £9,975 for the S and £13,975 for the R, figures that equate to roughly $16,200 and $22,650. Hefty sums, both, but nobody said being on the cutting edge of the humpbacked sport bike trend was going to be cheap. We weren't given any specific horsepower or weight figures, but we're told the power to weight ratio is 675hp per ton. You can make your own guesses about weight to try and get a firm power figure, but it certainly should be peppy enough.

At this point we don't know much about the bikes themselves beyond what you can see in the photos, which show a trellis frame cradling a sizeable battery pack. The swingarm is a combination of machined parts and pipes, rear suspension elevated to make room for the electric motor sitting just above the pivot point. Front suspension also shows an unconventional design, offset steering linkage and a single damper eschewing the traditional fork design found on your average (non-BMW) motorcycle. These images are, of course, just renders, but the bike has just made its word debut at the MCN London Motorcycle Show and we'll be bringing you some actual pictures as soon as we get them. As to when those who order the bikes will get theirs, we're told shipments begin in April.

Update: We have some pictures from the Saietta launch at MCN. Real, honest to gosh photos, these.

Update 2: We're told it's actually the lighter S that's quicker to 60, not the R, despite what the PR says below.

Gallery: Agility Saietta


Gallery: Saietta Launch

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Agility Saietta unveiled, the decidedly unconventional electric sports bike originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agilityagility globalAgilityGlobalelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleevfeaturefeaturedfeaturesmotorcyclesaiettasaietta rsaietta sSaiettaRSaiettaSThu, 03 Feb 2011 05:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Mission R electric sportbike drops its fairings, shows us its billet birthday suit]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/mission-r-electric-sportbike-drops-its-fairings-shows-us-its-bi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/mission-r-electric-sportbike-drops-its-fairings-shows-us-its-bi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/mission-r-electric-sportbike-drops-its-fairings-shows-us-its-bi/#comments 141 horses is a good amount of power for an average sized car. On a motorcycle that equates to one heck of a ride. That's what the Mission Motors Mission R electric superbike is putting down in a package that's the size of a 600cc road bike -- the sort of bike that might match that rating but only when you ride it like you stole it. An electric bike, naturally, gives you all that power right from 0 RPM, and after first seeing it in the flesh back in December we're now getting a glimpse under the fairing, at the trellis frame that bolts to the MissionEVT drivetrain ahead of the swingarm. There's naturally a big hole ahead of that, where the battery slots. The aluminum plate you see is part of that, left in place here but normally yanked from the top with the rest of the cell pack. Lots more tech details like that on the other end of the source link, and a bunch more pictures over at Autoblog Green. As to when you can get one, sadly right now it's just for racing.

Mission R electric sportbike drops its fairings, shows us its billet birthday suit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>electric motorcycleelectric superbikeelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricSuperbikeElectricVehicleevmissionmission motorsmission rMissionMotorsMissionRmotorcyclesuperbikeWed, 26 Jan 2011 21:05:00 EST<![CDATA[A look at BPG Motors amazing, transforming, self-balancing Uno (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/a-look-at-bpg-motors-amazing-transforming-self-balancing-uno/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/a-look-at-bpg-motors-amazing-transforming-self-balancing-uno/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/10/a-look-at-bpg-motors-amazing-transforming-self-balancing-uno/#commentsA look at BPG Motors amazing, transforming, self-balancing Uno (video) One thing we're learning at CES is that the future of transportation is, apparently, pretty weird looking. The EN-V or YikeBike not odd enough? Check out the Uno from BPG Motors, a tricycle that transforms into a self-balancing, two-wheeled... thing. It's gained a wheel since the last time we saw it, a front fork that folds in between the rear wheels and the whole thing starts balancing when you need to go through some tight spaces and then, when it's time to go faster (up to around 30 or 35mph) that wheel pivots out, the whole thing lowers, and away it goes. Unfortunately we weren't allowed to pivot the thing at the show, but we have a video of the transformation after the break along with a little walk-around of the thing. Trust us: you'll want to watch them both.

Gallery: BPG Motors Uno

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bpg motorsBpgMotorscesces 2011ces2011electric vehicleElectricVehicleevhands-onmotorcycleself-balancingtricycleunovideoMon, 10 Jan 2011 11:40:00 EST<![CDATA[Mission Motors reveals Mission R electric racing superbike, conceals price]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/mission-motors-reveals-mission-r-electric-racing-superbike-conc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/mission-motors-reveals-mission-r-electric-racing-superbike-conc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/mission-motors-reveals-mission-r-electric-racing-superbike-conc/#comments Not impressed by the Mission One? We'd bother to ask when your last mental health checkup was, but at this point, it probably doesn't even matter. If there's an ounce of warm blood left in your body, chances are you'll be at least partly invigorated by Mission Motors' latest cycle, the Mission R. Hailed as the outfit's latest electric racing superbike, this slice of highway heaven packs 14.4 kWh and 141 horsepower in a package smaller than a modern 600cc sportbike, and for the gearheads in attendance, you'll be pleased to know that the liquid-cooled 3-phase AC Induction motor conjures up 115 ft-lbs of torque at the crank from 0 to 6400 RPM. Tim Prentice of Motonium is responsible for the chassis, and the entire bike is expected to make its debut early next year in the TTXGP racing series. As for a consumer price and ship date? Keep dreaming. On both fronts.

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Mission Motors reveals Mission R electric racing superbike, conceals price originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Dec 2010 06:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eco-friendlyelectric motorcycleElectricMotorcyclegreenmissionMission MotorsMission RMissionMotorsMissionRmotorcycleSat, 18 Dec 2010 06:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Caption contest: nothing easy about this rider]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/caption-contest-nothing-easy-about-this-rider/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/caption-contest-nothing-easy-about-this-rider/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/05/caption-contest-nothing-easy-about-this-rider/#comments Sony Ericsson's booth at IFA this year includes an Xperia-themed chopper that you can sit on and have your picture taken -- with a Sony Ericsson cameraphone, of course. As of press time, no word on when it'll be updated to use unleaded gasoline.

Chris: "It'll be available at local dealers mere moments after you finally stop wanting it."
Nilay: "Unfortunately, it runs Android 1.6"
Darren: "A fine substitute for the PSP Phone you've been dreaming of."
Laura: "Fail hog."
Ross: "Still no pinch-to-zoom, but at least here, that kind of makes sense."
Don: "Mr. Stringer, your chariot awaits."
Vlad: "Sony just couldn't help throwing in a bit of product placement in its Terminator 2 remake."
Tim: "It's bigger, heavier, slower, and way more expensive than other models -- but hey, look at all that chrome! Oh, yeah, the bike isn't bad either."
Sean: "Active shutter glasses sold separately."
Thomas: "**Model shown is coming soon. Actual product is a horse."

Caption contest: nothing easy about this rider originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>caption contestCaptionContestericssonifaIFA 2010Ifa2010motorcyclesoftwaresonysony ericssonSonyEricssonxperiaSun, 05 Sep 2010 12:12:00 EST<![CDATA[Hama Zero's Solar Bike Fujin runs thanks to the sun, not on it (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/hama-zeros-solar-bike-fujin-runs-thanks-to-the-sun-not-on-it/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/hama-zeros-solar-bike-fujin-runs-thanks-to-the-sun-not-on-it/http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/05/hama-zeros-solar-bike-fujin-runs-thanks-to-the-sun-not-on-it/#commentsHama Zero's Solar Bike Fujin runs thanks to the sun, not on it (video) Upon hearing the name "Solar Bike Fujin," designed by a Japanese space rover engineer, we leaned back in our chairs and dreamed up dramatic images of a futuristic bicycle dashing across the void before cruising the turbulent surface of the sun. However, when we watched the rest of the video below we realized that the bike will instead conquer rather more terrestrial routes at speeds well short of escape velocity (72km/h, or about 45mph). It is, however, powered by the sun, able to run 220km on a full charge or, thanks to its aerodynamicaly profiled solar wings, can give itself 50km worth of juice just by sitting in the sun while you put in your 9-to-5. This is helped by incredibly low rolling-resistance wheels, the front one able to keep rotating for 20 minutes on its own with just a gentle spin, technology borrowed from creator Mr. Yamawaki's Minerva rover that was part of the Hayabusa probe. Hopefully this bike manages to get a little further than that rover did.

Continue reading Hama Zero's Solar Bike Fujin runs thanks to the sun, not on it (video)

Hama Zero's Solar Bike Fujin runs thanks to the sun, not on it (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Aug 2010 10:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Roehr Motorcycles eSuperBike

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Roehr Motorcycles releases the eSuperBike, the fastest electric motorcycle money can buy originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>electric motorcycleElectricMotorcycleeroehresportbikeesuperbikerresupersportmotorcycleroehrroehr motorcyclesRoehrMotorcyclesttxgpSat, 17 Jul 2010 12:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Brammo goes street fighting with the 100mph Empulse electric motorcycle (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/brammo-goes-street-fighting-with-the-100mph-empulse-electric-mot/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/brammo-goes-street-fighting-with-the-100mph-empulse-electric-mot/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/brammo-goes-street-fighting-with-the-100mph-empulse-electric-mot/#commentsBrammo goes street fighting with the 100mph Empulse electric motorcycle (video) When we took Brammo's Enertia motorcycle for a test ride last summer we found it to be a lovingly crafted and fun to ride bike that really only disappointed when it came to ultimate performance -- far closer to your average scooter than your average sportbike. Since then the company has gone racing, taking on the iconic Isle of Man as part of the all-electric TTXGP and finishing third place with a top speed of 102mph. That fully-faired bike was called the TTR, and now the company is making a naked version for you: the 100mph Empulse. Read on for full details and a little video too.

Gallery: Brammo Empulse electric motorcycle

Continue reading Brammo goes street fighting with the 100mph Empulse electric motorcycle (video)

Brammo goes street fighting with the 100mph Empulse electric motorcycle (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brammobrammo empulseBrammoEmpulsebreaking newsBreakingNewselectricelectric motorcycleElectricMotorcycleempulseevfeaturefeaturedfeaturesmotorcyclevideoThu, 15 Jul 2010 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[125cc motorcycle + DIY fiberglass fairing = 214mpg, super cool looks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/125cc-motorcycle-diy-fiberglass-fairing-214mpg-super-cool-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/125cc-motorcycle-diy-fiberglass-fairing-214mpg-super-cool-l/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/07/125cc-motorcycle-diy-fiberglass-fairing-214mpg-super-cool-l/#comments125cc Honda motorcycle + DIY fiberglass fairing = 214mpg, supercool looks While the quest for alternate fuels goes on, so too other peoples' search for the ultimate in economy while running on good 'ol petrol. Allert Jacobs DIY creation reaches near the pinnacle of two-wheeled efficiency, almost doubling the stock Honda Innova 125i's 114mpg rating. He hand-crafted the fiberglass shell above, which slides forward to allow easy egress and looks rather close to the dustbin fairings post-WWII race bikes used to achieve incredible speeds -- before they were banned in 1958 due to crosswind instability. No word on what Jacobs' creation is like to ride in a stiff gale, but we must say his bike looks rather more badass than the stock model.

[Photo credit: Hans Pieterse]

125cc motorcycle + DIY fiberglass fairing = 214mpg, super cool looks originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Jul 2010 18:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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