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Hybrid or electric TT when? - Anonymous - 19-10-2005
Yamaha has revealed a hybrid motorcycle at the Tokyo Show which uses
the high output lightweight compact YZF-R6 600cc motor and an electric
motor to deliver the type of performance normally associated with a much
larger capacity engine.
Derbi are also playing with electric racing motorcycles.
Imagine a motorcycle with no pistons, no valves, no camshafts,
no counterbalancers, indeed, no reciprocating parts,not even a gearbox?
How significant would it be for such new concepts to be showcased on the
Island where so many new motorcycle technologies have been introduced
and developed?
Perhaps it would counter the growing feeling that the TT is becoming
an anachronism.
Re: Hybrid or electric TT when? - Anonymous - 19-10-2005
Sooner the better Don.
All them moving parts are very expensive.....I know
Re: Hybrid or electric TT when? - Anonymous - 19-10-2005
I've got some spare rechargeable PP3s, Cargo, if you need sponsorship....
Re: Clockwork TT when? - Anonymous - 19-10-2005
We know someone who is presently working on a clockwork motorcycle with gears, trouble is the winding key is 2 meters across and makes cornering to the right almost impossible. The designer is finding it difficult to work in his straight jacket.....
we foresee it adapted as a sidecar outfit perhaps.
One full winding per lap, two "mechanics" to do the winding at the pit stop ? Now that's progress !!
Re: Clockwork TT when? - Anonymous - 19-10-2005
Helen I've got two sons......there's about 200hp worth of batteries in all their toys.
Re: Clockwork TT when? - Anonymous - 19-10-2005
Helen I don't wish to know why you need all those batteries!
Re: Clockwork TT when? - Anonymous - 19-10-2005
Cargo don't take any notice of them, they are just trying to wind you up.
Re: Clockwork TT when? - Anonymous - 19-10-2005
Helen,Don's at it again!!!Batteries indeed.They also power torches Don--RED ones,lol
Re: Clockwork TT when? - Anonymous - 19-10-2005
They're for my environmentally friendly broom, of course. Whatever can he mean?
Re: Clockwork TT when? - Anonymous - 20-10-2005
We all know thats a...
...... windup