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.

Sooner the better Don.

All them moving parts are very expensive.....I know

I've got some spare rechargeable PP3s, Cargo, if you need sponsorship....

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 !!

Helen I've got two sons......there's about 200hp worth of batteries in all their toys.

Helen I don't wish to know why you need all those batteries!

Cargo don't take any notice of them, they are just trying to wind you up.

Helen,Don's at it again!!!Batteries indeed.They also power torches Don--RED ones,lol

They're for my environmentally friendly broom, of course. Whatever can he mean?

We all know thats a...
...... windup