Alternative Propulsion Motorcycle - Ducati.ms

AXE · Jun 7th, 2009, 8:41 pm

So what would it take for you to buy an electric powered Hyper? For me, performance would have to be above that of the current offering to forgo the sweet sound and feel of the twin we enjoy so much.

Recently, there were a couple of motorcycle rags and some TV coverage on electric motorcycles. Everything from dirt to street, to a very fast drag bike are making there way up the ladder of respect. Dave Despain even had a bit on them on Wind Tunnel tonight.

I figure the Hyper might make a nice platform for an electric bike.

Get ready here they come................................maybe they can add a kickin' stereo so they can "pipe in" some nice throaty Desmo music.

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morrison · Jun 7th, 2009, 9:02 pm

No way, not ever will I buy an electric motorcycle or car. If they want to get me to convert to something that is echo friendly they would have to go to Hydrogen more horsepower in hydrogen and when it burns it produces oxygen and water vapor.

Just think when it floods back east and the mid west all that cheep fuel coming right from the heavens

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MarksFriggin · Jun 7th, 2009, 9:12 pm

Hopefully Ducati will have some dignity and just go out of business before they're forced to go electric.

Monstaman · Jun 7th, 2009, 9:24 pm

...No 5 Is Alive

Hate to say it men but our petrol powered lusties are on their way out, nothing surer.

One we are done burning dinosaurs that will be it and electric will be here, as axe says, lets hope they fit twin speakers as that will be as close as we will get

Time to save all the youtube recording bros

hyperdookie · Jun 7th, 2009, 9:48 pm

I can't imagine riding a silent bike in the hills around here.Without that L-twin giving fair warning, I shall call my electric bike "The Deer Hunter"!

morrison · Jun 7th, 2009, 9:55 pm

Don't think that way Honda has built a prototype that used hydrogen if we all stick together and refuse electric power vehicles I believe we can keep our motorcycles sounding like a true motor should sound.

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dukepilot · Jun 7th, 2009, 10:30 pm

I would get one, once the battery technology is further developed. Instant torque, great acceleration and no pesky valve adjustments are a few of the benefits once the technology gets sorted out. The MotoCysz, Mission and Brammo bikes participating at the Isle of Man this year show a lot of promise and a glimpse into the future. http://www.ttxgp.com/

AXE · Jun 7th, 2009, 10:45 pm

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Originally Posted by dukepilot

I would get one, once the battery technology is further developed. Instant torque, great acceleration and no pesky valve adjustments are a few of the benefits once the technology gets sorted out. The MotoCysz, Mission and Brammo bikes participating at the Isle of Man this year show a lot of promise and a glimpse into the future. http://www.ttxgp.com/

Yeah, Despain mentioned that they are gonna do just one lap during the race. They didn't give much more in the way of details.

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AXE · Jun 7th, 2009, 10:51 pm

Here are some more bikes............some are interesting and are a good start.

http://www.enertiabike.com/

http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/

http://www.killacycle.com/about/

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**cassos** · Jun 8th, 2009, 1:01 am

That's all about battery technology (weight and capacity), because as far as motor goes, it's all about torque and more than you can dream about

just watch this, it was fun, I loved it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=369h-SEBXd8