Magnetic hybrid motorbike unveiled in Japan

Added: Jul 16, 2007

Duration: 2:33

A Japanese vehicle manufacturer unveiled the prototype of a new electric motorbike carrying a hybrid magnetic motor, which can run almost noiselessly up to 180 kilometres (112 miles) on one charge. Tokyo-based Axle Corporation says that the battery of the next-generation electric vehicle motorbike can be charged at home, in the same way as a cellular phone. It takes a little over 6 hours to fully charge the battery, and the vehicle's maximum speed is capable of reaching 150 kilometres per hour (93 miles per hour). The company says the futuristic motorbike enjoys high energy efficiency thanks to a state-of-the-art magnetic motor which is a hybrid between a electromagnet and a permanent magnet. The new motor, called SUMO, short for "super motor," is housed inside the bike's rear wheel. The manufacture says the new motor is seven-times more cost efficient than gas-powered scooters. Daisuke Ito, a professional racer who test rode the EV-X7 prototype, said it could potentially replace machines we now see in motor races. "I just feel that in the near future, we'll be seeing these kinds of electric motorbikes running all around town. And when that happens, conventional vehicles could disappear from motor racing, too, and well be competing only in electric vehicles." www.itnsource.com Reuters RTV521706

Channel: Autos

Tags: cool design hybrid innovation invention itnsource magnetic vehicle

Rating: 4.78 (1274 ratings) Views: 1238093' favoriteCount='3423 Comments: 25

zipfle Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - lol,...damn right

yogwhatup2000 Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - It is the newest WII controller accessory

reihned Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - KANEDA!!!!

420tokester420 Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - not bad if you're a "Green biker" i think it's for fags

Spintechfilms Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - and proud of it

khenry1991 Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - yugiho? seriously? are you in fucking 5th grade? because thats what 5th graders do

Spintechfilms Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - critisism? seriously? are you a fucking loser? because thats what losers do

khenry1991 Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - hey, at least i dont play with fucking cards and watch japanese animated cartoons all day

CrossfireX2366 Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - LMFAO, nice one, it is :p

Phertal Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - No khenry1991, apparently you spend all day criticizing people and their comments that have nothing to do with you. Does it give you some warm fuzzy feeling? Or are you just so bored that you surf youtube to post negative comments here and there?

Spintechfilms Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - i never said i played a card game... or watch the anime... besides how do you know its a anime and a card game.... now whos the nerd...

frogscar Says:

Dec 2, 2008 - fake

0rmick Says:

Dec 3, 2008 - Please die a horribly bloody, violent, and painful death. Thank you. =)

EricRSmyth Says:

Dec 3, 2008 - KANEDA!!! TETSUO!!!

runawaydogproduction Says:

Dec 3, 2008 - You are sick. How could you say such a thing?

Poobumwillyfart Says:

Dec 3, 2008 - khenry i agree. yu gi oh is for losers and anyone who plays it is a loser. Phertal shut up.

Prinsdam Says:

Dec 3, 2008 - This just in: The advent of perfectly silent motorbikes gives rise to an unprecedented increase in hit-and-run ninja strikes.

yohime2 Says:

Dec 4, 2008 - ahahahahahh its looks like a power ranger motor cycle but it looks tight

Nudelsalatbomber Says:

Dec 4, 2008 - this looks very cool! reminds me a lot of these sience fiction movies and their vehicles.and i´m sure, our future will look like our nowdays sience fiction movies.we only need someone to throw atomic bombs and then we will have megacitys and all this what sience fiction movies do show ous.

raprune18 Says:

Dec 4, 2008 - That looks pretty cool ^^ I wouldnt mind having one of those in my garage :D

aznelka09 Says:

Dec 4, 2008 - that actually looks comfortable..bet i could sleep on that

theRealDonX Says:

Dec 4, 2008 - Sir Clive Sinclair eat your heart out!

StaticShin27 Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - exactly what I was thinking

wchabotte Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - I'd be proud to drive that Motorcycle around town any day.

TimFix Says:

Dec 5, 2008 - when can we get one and how much do they cost?