"KMarino" (KMarino) 09/19/2014 at 17:47 • Filed to: None

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Anyone heard these? My co-worker just told me one of his friends plan to get one. They are basically enclosed motorcycles.

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Make me think of these:

llamaguy > KMarino 09/19/2014 at 17:49

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If it happens, I'll be interested in one for commuting.

Steve in Manhattan > KMarino 09/19/2014 at 17:49

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His friend should make sure his life insurance is paid up. That thing makes a Smart car seem safe ....

For Sweden > KMarino 09/19/2014 at 17:51

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It will be neat if it ever happens

Aya, Almost Has A Cosmo With Toyota Engine Owned by a BMW. > KMarino 09/19/2014 at 17:52

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I'm pretty sure somebody here oder one..

punkgoose17 > KMarino 09/19/2014 at 17:54

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I have been watching this company for 3 years now. Sadly production keeps getting pushed back. It is a tandem 2 seater. They are pretty neat. I may get one after they set up dealers (I want to see the final product in person and pick out the options I specifically want.)

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > KMarino 09/19/2014 at 17:55

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They are supposed to be $6800 if they ever come to fruition. I'd buy one for that if they ever do come out.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > Steve in Manhattan 09/19/2014 at 17:58

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Are motorcycles safe? I'm sure you have nothing against bikes? yet this can't be any worst than a motorcycle. I tell you what I rather be in this than on a bike in case of a collision.

It's a risk no matter what at least with this you get a slight chance.

ranwhenparked > KMarino 09/19/2014 at 18:07

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Yes, unfortunately, they've already missed about 6 self-imposed production deadlines and may or may not actually have the funding in place to build it. Would be fantastic if it ever sees the light of day though.

jariten1781 > KMarino 09/19/2014 at 18:24

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It's got what amounts to a Geo Metro drive train powering the front wheels. 'Amounts to' because the engine only exists in CAD files and the transmission isn't even that far along. I wish them luck because it's design space that hasn't been much exploited but the company uses a lot of the same jargon as previous frauds so I'm not holding my breath.

bob and john > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 09/21/2014 at 10:16

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in an actual collison, yea.

but id still rather be on a bike and be able to avoid that collision in the first place....

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > bob and john 09/21/2014 at 14:50

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Don't get me wrong I have nothing against bikes. but when you get on a bike you know the risk and you accept the risk. This is no different sure it's not safer than a suburban but it doesn't mean I wouldn't drive one.

I just get riled up when every time some thing new and innovative comes out that could make a big difference on this planet. someone always comes out and says they'll be crushed and it shouldn't be on the road,ect.

Some of these people are the same type of people that have no issues riding a bike in shorts and a wife beater with no helmet.

I don't get their logic?

bob and john > Luc - The Acadian Oppo 09/21/2014 at 15:20

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neither do I frankly.