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Three hybrid motorcycles make environmentalism cool
These three hybrid motorcycle concepts were designed by Machineart with the idea of bringing environmentally friendly bikes to the two-wheel set. Much like hybrid cars that are all the rage these days, the bikes use a combo of gas engines and electric power to get moving. With each of the three designs getting a very nice 150mpg, riders should be able to go for some serious road trips without having to stop and fill the tank.
The eC1, pictured above, is designed to be an early 60's throwback. The eC2, shown after the jump, is more sporty, and the eC3, also after the jump, is the tank of the trio. It's got wind shields, side cases, and a tail rack for those long treks. Since these are just concepts there's no word on if and when they'll ever get made, but they're a great look at how hybrid bikes could be done right.
Machineart, via MobileMag
By pjj1961 at 10:48 PM ON 02/03/08
If they can be priced competitive with or cheaper
than current bikes I'd get one! Better yet give me
a dealership!
By SERGI JAUSET at 2:20 PM ON 05/19/08
Hello
I am a student of engineering of the ETSEIB university of Barcelona. I am making the project about hybrid motorcycles and I write you so that you send me information about it. I need information about hybrid motorcycle with 2,3 and 4 wheels ( history of hybrid motorcycles and new technology), and security systems in hybrid motorcycle.
I hope you can help me because I don’t get information about it.
Thank you
By Madgrenade at 8:09 AM ON 06/03/08
Not impressed by these designs. I particularly like that the front wheel on the last one is only attatched on one side. These designs would not function.
By slurpking at 9:37 PM ON 06/21/08
niceee.... how long before it becomes production models?
Love the red one ...
By bob at 1:32 PM ON 06/25/08
Wow, how ugly are those ;)
By fiddlergeorge at 4:50 PM ON 07/14/08
Im old and from the old school, I like to sit up straight but i love the new stuff too. What kind of range and what is the cost and when can I get one !!!
By johnnygequinunk at 2:37 AM ON 09/02/08
I was just in NYC and saw a hybrid motorcycle.
it was not on display, but locked on the side of the road.
I should have taken a picture.
This bike looked nothing like what is posted here but more of a harley/crusier style.
Now I am searching for who makes this bike and if they have other styles.
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