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Polaris Slingshot
Saw one of these in Tennessee today:
http://www.polaris.com/en-us/slingshot/slingshot Looks just as strange in person and it does online. (Though I confess I did check to see if Batman was driving it as I went by.)
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07-24-2016, 09:08 PM
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I sat in one at the dealers, Cindy had to help me out of the damn thing
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I have seen several of these in my travels. Ugliest damn car around. And no, they are not a motorcycle. You sit on a motorcycle and you sit in these.
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I rode up beside one last week on the freeway and had no idea what it was . I would love to take one out for a spin but would never want to own it . It's just not a bike ! But man are they quick !
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07-24-2016, 09:49 PM
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I have driven one , about a year ago. One word. AWESOME.
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Is it their own engine,or is it borrowed from a Japanese car ?
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In MY opinion, one of the ugliest things on wheels. I HATE THAT THING !
That is not a motorcycle. I like the "Batman" thinking ! LOL ! Cu, Sven
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Strange things.
 They are not motorcycles.
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They are popular in states with no helmet required, and plenty of curves.
Personally, i'd buy a miata or Pontiac Solstice before I bought one of these. At least you can put the top up when needed. I did own a solstice. Fun car, but when the weather was perfect to drive it, it was perfect for motorcycling. 
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They had a lot of trouble when they first came out in Texas as far as getting them street legal. Didn't meet the Texas definition of motorcycle. Can't say as I blame them. Show me another bike that has a seat, steering wheel, pedals and a gear shift.
Next they'll say it tastes like chicken.
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