the future is here...

rickyboy · 12-09-2009, 03:57 PM

A friend sent me this the other day, and I thought I'd share it with you Bros. and Sisters. We've all seen similar applications but somehow I can see this sticking around. I'll stick with my Nomad though. This contraption is rather pricey.

http://www.wimp.com/ecomobiletests/

phenrichs · 12-09-2009, 04:02 PM

no thanks I think my friends would definitely laugh at me if I had one of those.

**glwilson** · 12-09-2009, 04:40 PM

I think they are kind of cool. I would like to drive one once... but as you said... rather pricey to say the least.

**Cajunrider** · 12-09-2009, 04:44 PM

Yuck.....

**Jared** · 12-09-2009, 05:00 PM

LOL!!! NO THANKS!

caper · 12-09-2009, 06:11 PM

I think its a great idea!! Not a motorcycle replacement but a cheap computer ! Why do we need big cars to get to work and most of the cars have one person in them. Times are going to change and soon! I was watching on TV where they say $10.00 a gallon for gas is not that far into the future,with the demand from other nations!

**ringadingh** · 12-09-2009, 07:17 PM

Its not for me either at that price. If it was a lot more reasonable and I could ride it in the winter it wouldn't be a bad commuter.

oledawg · 12-09-2009, 07:52 PM

There are a couple of them in my area that I see on the road every now & then! BMW Powered. I talked with the owners on a few occasions where they were at local Biker functions.
They look really cool on the road but at $75,000.....

NO Thanks!

gghost · 12-09-2009, 09:16 PM

What if the outrigger dropped into a pothole? Not unheard of in my town. Would we be playing "Spin the Bottle" with us being the bottle?

cactusjack · 12-09-2009, 11:40 PM

Someone else's future, perhaps. Not mine.

delivery58 · 12-09-2009, 11:44 PM

I like the innovative idea and design, can't replace the open feel / open road that you get on a motorcycle, but would seem to be a little difference experience than driving in a car... I'll give a thumbs up.

**schoeney** · 12-10-2009, 01:04 AM

Might be fun to try but I wonder why they didn't just enclose a 3 wheel Can Am? No need for the training wheels.

rickyboy · 12-10-2009, 03:17 AM

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Originally Posted by schoeney

Might be fun to try but I wonder why they didn't just enclose a 3 wheel Can Am? No need for the training wheels.

This is a lot closer to a motorcycle than the "Spider" by CanAm. IMHO Greg,....I have ridden a Spider and that's probably closer to riding a snowmobile. But I think we are all pretty much on the same page and wouldn't be running out to get in line to make a purchase of one of these. .....I mean really !! training wheels??

dank · 12-10-2009, 09:55 AM

Interesting concept. Maybe it is just the drivers/riders whatever you would call them, but they do not hold a smooth line through the curves in a lot of the cornering shots. Definitely would make it hard to hang out when being aggressive on the corners! Seems like that lack of full body participation in balancing of the machine could be problematic in an emergency.

12-10-2009, 10:52 AM

Fascinating to watch, looks like an amusement park ride. And I noticed also like Dank said it doesn't track straight. I'd love to know what the accident rate is on them.

Also, not entirely off topic: Nomad = poor man's hog = hippopotamus did you guys watch the following video? Looks like an awesome site. Thanks rickyboy!!

12-09-2009, 03:57 PM	#1
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12-09-2009, 04:02 PM	#2
phenrichs Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 2,498	the future is here... no thanks I think my friends would definitely laugh at me if I had one of those.
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12-09-2009, 04:40 PM	#3
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	the future is here... I think they are kind of cool. I would like to drive one once... but as you said... rather pricey to say the least. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417
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12-09-2009, 04:44 PM	#4
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12-09-2009, 05:00 PM	#5
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12-09-2009, 06:11 PM	#6
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	the future is here... I think its a great idea!! Not a motorcycle replacement but a cheap computer ! Why do we need big cars to get to work and most of the cars have one person in them. Times are going to change and soon! I was watching on TV where they say $10.00 a gallon for gas is not that far into the future,with the demand from other nations! __________________ Live in the NOW !
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12-09-2009, 07:17 PM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	the future is here... Its not for me either at that price. If it was a lot more reasonable and I could ride it in the winter it wouldn't be a bad commuter. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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12-09-2009, 07:52 PM	#8
oledawg Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: York PA Posts: 1,146	the future is here... There are a couple of them in my area that I see on the road every now & then! BMW Powered. I talked with the owners on a few occasions where they were at local Biker functions. They look really cool on the road but at $75,000..... NO Thanks!
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12-09-2009, 09:16 PM	#9
gghost Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC, USA Posts: 626	the future is here... What if the outrigger dropped into a pothole? Not unheard of in my town. Would we be playing "Spin the Bottle" with us being the bottle? __________________ gghost
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12-09-2009, 11:40 PM	#10
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	the future is here... Someone else's future, perhaps. Not mine. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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12-09-2009, 11:44 PM	#11
delivery58 Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Idaho Posts: 400	the future is here... I like the innovative idea and design, can't replace the open feel / open road that you get on a motorcycle, but would seem to be a little difference experience than driving in a car... I'll give a thumbs up. __________________ Vinnie in North Idaho
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12-10-2009, 01:04 AM	#12
schoeney Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NW Region Posts: 5,222	the future is here... Might be fun to try but I wonder why they didn't just enclose a 3 wheel Can Am? No need for the training wheels. __________________ VBA #659 2003 Nomad 1500 (Gone but never forgotten) 2005 Honda ST1300 - Sweet and still kickin 2006 Honda Goldwing - Best Boat in the Marina
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12-10-2009, 09:55 AM	#14
dank Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,595	the future is here... Interesting concept. Maybe it is just the drivers/riders whatever you would call them, but they do not hold a smooth line through the curves in a lot of the cornering shots. Definitely would make it hard to hang out when being aggressive on the corners! Seems like that lack of full body participation in balancing of the machine could be problematic in an emergency. __________________ Dan K Member #100 2009 ST1300: Performance exceeding even Victory riders' boasts.
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12-10-2009, 10:52 AM	#15
Guest Posts: n/a	the future is here... Fascinating to watch, looks like an amusement park ride. And I noticed also like Dank said it doesn't track straight. I'd love to know what the accident rate is on them. Also, not entirely off topic: Nomad = poor man's hog = hippopotamus did you guys watch the following video? Looks like an awesome site. Thanks rickyboy!!
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