Re: [scifinoir2] 15 cool concept motorcycles
And throw in an Icare as well. When I become a billionaire, Mr Worf, I'll be bankrupt within an hour. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:29 AM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycleshttp://coolmaterial.com/cool-list/cool-concept-motorcycles/ By JC http://coolmaterial.com/author/jenni/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] We love to show you the latest cool rideshttp://coolmaterial.com/cool/rides/ available, but if you’ve been wondering what kind of awesome motorcycles may be on the horizon then check out these cool concept bikes. Some are functional, but not practical yet for mass production, while others really push the envelope in terms of creative design. 0diggsdigg [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Mach Ness Motorcycle manufacturer Arlen Ness crafted this metal monster powered by a gas-turbine helicopter engine. The aluminum outer shell with noticeably large rivets gives it a sort of steam punk edge that you just won’t get from carbon fiber and plastic. The body has been shaped entirely by hand, which lends to why it’s not being mass produced. Sourcehttp://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/oneimage.asp?id=423 [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Icare Bike Concept If we had access to all the possible concept designs for Batman’s motorcycle the Icare Bike Concept would certainly be on the list. We could just imagine the Dark Knight leaning into a tight turn on this sleek black bike. Icare isn’t just a cool concept, but a real working design. It’s powered by a six-cylinder 1.8 liter Honda engine with dual exhaust. Right now it’s still up in the air whether or not it will go into production, but keep you fingers crossed. Sourcehttp://hypebeast.com/2008/07/icare-bike-concept/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Swordfish Motorcycle Concept Any concept bike you’ve ever thought of as sleek has nothing on the Swordfish. The Swordfish Motorcycle concept by Alexander Kotlyarevsky sports an aggressive futuristic design and hubless wheels. The overall look has interesting mix between curves and sharp angles that earn this bike its name.Sourcehttp://gizmodo.com/5155563/swordfish-motorcycle-concept-imagines-our-hubless-wheeled-future [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Halbo Future Duo-Wheel BMW If you’re looking for an incredibly small and fast motorcycle and could care less about your personal safety then we’ve got a bike for you. Designer Pierre Yohanes designed the Halbo for eco-minded people who want something compact and electric powered. The front wheel is stationary and the back tail turns, so it’s kind of like riding a motorboat. Sourcehttp://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/02/super-green-super-dangerous-super-bike/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Jaguar M-Cycle This isn’t one of those concept bikes with a name like Jaguar that’s meant to represent it’s speed. Its name is pretty literal in this case. The Jaguar concept by M-Cycles draws inspiration from the Jaguar car manufacturer logo. The bike measures 8 feet in length and features ebony lacquered fiberglass over stainless steel. Source http://m-cycles.com/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Scarab Motorcycle While the Scarab sounds like a bike you’d likely drive around in the desert it’s actually designed with urban situations in mind. The bike can adapt to sit completely upright while parked so it takes up as little space as possible in a crowded city parking lot. In fact you and 3 of your friends using scarabs can fit your motorcycles in a standard sized space for a car. Designer David Miguel Moreira Gonçalves envisions the Scarab to be used as a rental vehicle as a convenient and eco-friendly transpiration solution. Sourcehttp://www.yankodesign.com/2008/11/19/scarab-is-small-scarab-is-fast-scarab-is-hot/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Dodge Tomahawk Motorcycle The Dodge Tomahawk Motorcycle may be the only motorcycle listed here that technically isn’t actually a motorcycle. Based on a Viper V-10 bike, it’s got a beefy 500 horsepower engine and 4 wheels. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration anything with more than 3 wheels on the ground doesn’t qualify as a motorcycle. That probably has something to do with why this beast of a bike never made it into mass production. Shame because this awesome machine is basically just an engine and some wheels that provide raw speed and power between your legs.Sourcehttp://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/tomahawk.html [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles]http://coolmaterial.com/become-a-fan-of-cool-material/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] ENERGYA Motorcycle Since we discovered that technically anything with 3 wheels or less qualifies as a motorcycle then technically the ENERGYA Motorcycle fits the bill. With two wheels in the front and two full seats it almost looks like a racecar, but it only has one rear wheel. The designer Higgins-Aubé
Re: [scifinoir2] 15 cool concept motorcycles
They can keep that nUCLEUS thing. I'll take two Mach Nesses, though. And a Tomahawk as well. Nice and steampunky. [?] On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:29 AM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycleshttp://coolmaterial.com/cool-list/cool-concept-motorcycles/ By JC http://coolmaterial.com/author/jenni/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] We love to show you the latest cool rideshttp://coolmaterial.com/cool/rides/ available, but if you’ve been wondering what kind of awesome motorcycles may be on the horizon then check out these cool concept bikes. Some are functional, but not practical yet for mass production, while others really push the envelope in terms of creative design. 0diggsdigg [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Mach Ness Motorcycle manufacturer Arlen Ness crafted this metal monster powered by a gas-turbine helicopter engine. The aluminum outer shell with noticeably large rivets gives it a sort of steam punk edge that you just won’t get from carbon fiber and plastic. The body has been shaped entirely by hand, which lends to why it’s not being mass produced. Sourcehttp://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/oneimage.asp?id=423 [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Icare Bike Concept If we had access to all the possible concept designs for Batman’s motorcycle the Icare Bike Concept would certainly be on the list. We could just imagine the Dark Knight leaning into a tight turn on this sleek black bike. Icare isn’t just a cool concept, but a real working design. It’s powered by a six-cylinder 1.8 liter Honda engine with dual exhaust. Right now it’s still up in the air whether or not it will go into production, but keep you fingers crossed. Sourcehttp://hypebeast.com/2008/07/icare-bike-concept/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Swordfish Motorcycle Concept Any concept bike you’ve ever thought of as sleek has nothing on the Swordfish. The Swordfish Motorcycle concept by Alexander Kotlyarevsky sports an aggressive futuristic design and hubless wheels. The overall look has interesting mix between curves and sharp angles that earn this bike its name.Sourcehttp://gizmodo.com/5155563/swordfish-motorcycle-concept-imagines-our-hubless-wheeled-future [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Halbo Future Duo-Wheel BMW If you’re looking for an incredibly small and fast motorcycle and could care less about your personal safety then we’ve got a bike for you. Designer Pierre Yohanes designed the Halbo for eco-minded people who want something compact and electric powered. The front wheel is stationary and the back tail turns, so it’s kind of like riding a motorboat. Sourcehttp://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/02/super-green-super-dangerous-super-bike/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Jaguar M-Cycle This isn’t one of those concept bikes with a name like Jaguar that’s meant to represent it’s speed. Its name is pretty literal in this case. The Jaguar concept by M-Cycles draws inspiration from the Jaguar car manufacturer logo. The bike measures 8 feet in length and features ebony lacquered fiberglass over stainless steel. Source http://m-cycles.com/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Scarab Motorcycle While the Scarab sounds like a bike you’d likely drive around in the desert it’s actually designed with urban situations in mind. The bike can adapt to sit completely upright while parked so it takes up as little space as possible in a crowded city parking lot. In fact you and 3 of your friends using scarabs can fit your motorcycles in a standard sized space for a car. Designer David Miguel Moreira Gonçalves envisions the Scarab to be used as a rental vehicle as a convenient and eco-friendly transpiration solution. Sourcehttp://www.yankodesign.com/2008/11/19/scarab-is-small-scarab-is-fast-scarab-is-hot/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Dodge Tomahawk Motorcycle The Dodge Tomahawk Motorcycle may be the only motorcycle listed here that technically isn’t actually a motorcycle. Based on a Viper V-10 bike, it’s got a beefy 500 horsepower engine and 4 wheels. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration anything with more than 3 wheels on the ground doesn’t qualify as a motorcycle. That probably has something to do with why this beast of a bike never made it into mass production. Shame because this awesome machine is basically just an engine and some wheels that provide raw speed and power between your legs.Sourcehttp://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/tomahawk.html [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles]http://coolmaterial.com/become-a-fan-of-cool-material/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] ENERGYA Motorcycle Since we discovered that technically anything with 3 wheels or less qualifies as a motorcycle then technically the ENERGYA Motorcycle fits the bill. With two wheels in the front and two full seats it almost looks like a racecar, but it only has one rear wheel. The
Re: [scifinoir2] 15 cool concept motorcycles
I like the Honda and the EnergyA carcycle. The Honda looks like the robotech unit. On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 1:42 PM, Martin Baxter martinbaxt...@gmail.comwrote: They can keep that nUCLEUS thing. I'll take two Mach Nesses, though. And a Tomahawk as well. Nice and steampunky. [?] On Fri, Sep 3, 2010 at 8:29 AM, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycleshttp://coolmaterial.com/cool-list/cool-concept-motorcycles/ By JC http://coolmaterial.com/author/jenni/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] We love to show you the latest cool rideshttp://coolmaterial.com/cool/rides/ available, but if you’ve been wondering what kind of awesome motorcycles may be on the horizon then check out these cool concept bikes. Some are functional, but not practical yet for mass production, while others really push the envelope in terms of creative design. 0diggsdigg [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Mach Ness Motorcycle manufacturer Arlen Ness crafted this metal monster powered by a gas-turbine helicopter engine. The aluminum outer shell with noticeably large rivets gives it a sort of steam punk edge that you just won’t get from carbon fiber and plastic. The body has been shaped entirely by hand, which lends to why it’s not being mass produced. Sourcehttp://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/halloffame/oneimage.asp?id=423 [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Icare Bike Concept If we had access to all the possible concept designs for Batman’s motorcycle the Icare Bike Concept would certainly be on the list. We could just imagine the Dark Knight leaning into a tight turn on this sleek black bike. Icare isn’t just a cool concept, but a real working design. It’s powered by a six-cylinder 1.8 liter Honda engine with dual exhaust. Right now it’s still up in the air whether or not it will go into production, but keep you fingers crossed. Sourcehttp://hypebeast.com/2008/07/icare-bike-concept/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Swordfish Motorcycle Concept Any concept bike you’ve ever thought of as sleek has nothing on the Swordfish. The Swordfish Motorcycle concept by Alexander Kotlyarevsky sports an aggressive futuristic design and hubless wheels. The overall look has interesting mix between curves and sharp angles that earn this bike its name.Sourcehttp://gizmodo.com/5155563/swordfish-motorcycle-concept-imagines-our-hubless-wheeled-future [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Halbo Future Duo-Wheel BMW If you’re looking for an incredibly small and fast motorcycle and could care less about your personal safety then we’ve got a bike for you. Designer Pierre Yohanes designed the Halbo for eco-minded people who want something compact and electric powered. The front wheel is stationary and the back tail turns, so it’s kind of like riding a motorboat. Sourcehttp://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/02/super-green-super-dangerous-super-bike/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Jaguar M-Cycle This isn’t one of those concept bikes with a name like Jaguar that’s meant to represent it’s speed. Its name is pretty literal in this case. The Jaguar concept by M-Cycles draws inspiration from the Jaguar car manufacturer logo. The bike measures 8 feet in length and features ebony lacquered fiberglass over stainless steel. Source http://m-cycles.com/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Scarab Motorcycle While the Scarab sounds like a bike you’d likely drive around in the desert it’s actually designed with urban situations in mind. The bike can adapt to sit completely upright while parked so it takes up as little space as possible in a crowded city parking lot. In fact you and 3 of your friends using scarabs can fit your motorcycles in a standard sized space for a car. Designer David Miguel Moreira Gonçalves envisions the Scarab to be used as a rental vehicle as a convenient and eco-friendly transpiration solution. Sourcehttp://www.yankodesign.com/2008/11/19/scarab-is-small-scarab-is-fast-scarab-is-hot/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] Dodge Tomahawk Motorcycle The Dodge Tomahawk Motorcycle may be the only motorcycle listed here that technically isn’t actually a motorcycle. Based on a Viper V-10 bike, it’s got a beefy 500 horsepower engine and 4 wheels. According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration anything with more than 3 wheels on the ground doesn’t qualify as a motorcycle. That probably has something to do with why this beast of a bike never made it into mass production. Shame because this awesome machine is basically just an engine and some wheels that provide raw speed and power between your legs.Sourcehttp://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/tomahawk.html [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles]http://coolmaterial.com/become-a-fan-of-cool-material/ [image: 14 Cool Concept Motorcycles] ENERGYA Motorcycle Since we discovered that technically anything with 3 wheels or less qualifies as a motorcycle then