5 Models of Eco-Futuristic Motorcycles

The future motorcycles not always must have futuristic design, and more advanced technology. Instead of motorcycles in the future should have an appropriate simple form. Because our Earth is getting old and getting weaker due to human pollution, it takes a true eco-friendly motorcycle is not like a hybrid one. Here we summarize five models of eco-futuristic motorcycles:

5. Campagna T-Rex 16S

Campagna Motors (CM), a Canadian three-wheel vehicle specialist manufacturer has launched a new model, T-Rex 16S. Can be called a mini car for carrying two passengers, including the driver. Previously, T-Rex uses Kawasaki and Harley-Davidson engine, but for this model using BMW engine.

The new model of Campagna tricycle using 6-cylinder in-line engine with a capacity of 1.6 liters. Power output is 160 PS @7,750 rpm and torque of 175 Nm @5,250 rpm. Power is channeled to the rear wheels via a sequential 6-speed transmission. 

Campagna T-Rex 16S. (Picture from: http://www.topspeed.com/)

For interior, it has a car like interior. Such as direction control using the steering wheel and seat are waterproof 2. Even for entertainment facilities provided RMS Alpine head unit that could be connecting with iPod, iPhone, USB and Bluetooth. Including the dash that is on either side. With such equipment, automatic dimensions made ​​almost similar car, with a length of 3,500 mm, width 1,981 mm and height 1,067 mm. Its front design adopted from hot rod style. While the windshield is made with a mini size so that passengers are still exposed to the wind.

4. BRP Can-Am Spyder RS-S

The following sophisticated and futuristic motorcycles was include into tricyle (3-wheeled bikes) categories, which are made by Canadian motorcycles manufacturer companies, BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products). BRP Can-Am has a pair of wheels in the front, and the overall design resembles a snow vehicle. Although Can-Am was launched to explore the urban streets.

BRP Can-Am Spyder RS-S. (Picture from: http://www.loisellesports.com/)

BRP Can-Am has a Fox Racing suspension suitable for ABS braking system. For the comfort and balance, BRP Can-Am equipped with power steering and a computerized control system. BRP Can-Am Spyder RS-S uses a Rotax V-Twin engine with a capacity of 998 cc and capable of producing power of 106 hp. In Canada, BRP Can-Am Spyder RS-S is sold at  17,193 Canadian dollars or Rp. 189 million.

3. Peraves MonoTracer MTE-150

Swiss people was not only clever to process of chocolate and other cookies, it turns out they also have a high passion in the automotive. Evidenced by the presence MonoTracer, a motorcycle that manufactured by Peraves, one of the Switzerland motorcycle manufacturer.

Their first product was called Ecomobile, a motorcycle with a cabin that made in 1982. And then followed by the inaugural edition of MonoTracer in 2007, finally born its hereinafter generation which were more environmentally friendly.

Peraves MonoTracer MTE-150. (Picture from: http://green.autoblog.com/)

MonoTracer MTE-150 uses electrical energy, has its drivetrain updated with AC Propulsion's new 3rd generation 150 kW (200 horsepower) system. By using the electric motor then the bike can be ridden until it reaches a maximum speed of 150 kph or 93 mph (power load at top speed is less than 60kW (40%), and its 411.6V lithium-polymer traction battery capacity enough to drive as far as 290 km (180 miles) @ speed of 121 kph or 75 mph (20kWhr of useable battery capacity). At first glance this motorcycle looks like this a car that has a body made ​​from carbon fiber and kevlar monococque, making it lighter and aerodynamic.

2. Ryno

Ryno, single-wheeled scooter.   
(Picture from: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/)

This is single-wheeled motorcycle that use electrical energy to drive its engine. Ryno Motors, a motorcycle manufacturer company from Portland Oregon, United States, answering the world's automotive market challenges concerning the future of the motorcycle models that are fuel efficient, concise, practical, and do not require a large parking area.

Its controls and drive technique was done by geometrically, while the speed and brake set using the accelerometer and gyros. Motorcycle that has the futuristic design was launched commercially in 2013, with a price of about U.S. $ 4,500 or approximately Rp. 51 million. Ryno has a maximum speed of 40 kph (25 mph), and its lithium battery capacity enough to drive as far as 48 km (29,83 miles).

1. Uno

Ben Gullak ride on Uno unicycle.
(Picture from:  http://green.autoblog.com/)

Uno cycle is a Ben Gulak's dream bike that was coming true. Ben was inspired creating Uno when he and his father was in Beijing, Shanghai, and Hong Kong in the context of business, in 2006. Ben is very concerned with smoke pollution in China which were released by motor vehicles, especially 2-stroke scooters and motorbikes, and then he dreams of making eco-friendly motorcycles.

Uno III, an unicycle. (Picture 
from: http://green.autoblog.com/)

To realize his high school dream, Ben Gulak was design his own motorcycle in 2008 and then founded the BPG Motors, a manufacturing company to developed the Uno motorcycles.

In contrast to other single-wheeled bikes, actually the original Uno created by placing two closely spaced unaxial drive wheels side-by-side at the centre-point of the vehicle (dicycle) when running at low speed. At high speeds, then both wheels will stand in line like a conventional motorcycle.The Uno III is based on the original Uno with the addition of a third wheel that allows it to transform from a dicycle to a tricycle.

The original Uno is controlled in forward motion by the rider shifting weight over the centre of gravity. When the rider shifts forward, the vehicle speeds up to regain balance, when the rider leans back, the vehicle slows. Steering is controlled by side-to-side motion of the rider. The vehicle senses this shift and raises one of the two wheels to allow the vehicle to tilt in the desired turn direction.
The Uno III has two configurations, as a dicycle and as a tricycle. As a dicycle it operates much the same as the original Uno with forward and back motion of the rider affecting acceleration. The Uno III also utilizes a hand throttle to affect acceleration and braking. Instead of using rider side-to-side movement to control steering the Uno III uses a rotating handlebar. *** [EKA | FROM VARIOUS SOURCES | TOP SPEED | GALIH PAKUAN | PIKIRAN RAKYAT 04102013]

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