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Would You Want a Motorcycle-Car Hybrid?

SodaHead News 2012/06/06 22:47:10
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This isn't the first time auto-makers have tried to design a motorcycle-car hybrid, but as "Top Gear" showed us a few years back, the Reliant Robin was hardly practicle. We really hope Lit Motors Inc. improved on that, because they're attempting to develop a new breed of motorcycle-car hybrids. Fortunately, developers say it'll take a baby elephant to knock this one over.

The Lit C-1 is technically a motorcycle, as it runs on two wheels, but has a chassis that looks a lot like a smart car. The vehicle uses a system of sensors and gyros to stabilize the bike, even if it gets it, and has built-in "smartphone" technology that keep it up-to-date on traffic and weather. It also uses an electric motor. Lit explains, "We are reinventing the motorcycle and rethinking the future of commuting to create green jobs supporting a sustainable future." They should be hitting the streets in 2014. Want one?

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  • Mark P. 2012/06/07 00:23:21
    Yes
    Mark P.
    +1
    maybe...Midlife crisis type thing.
  • Wulfdane 2012/06/07 00:22:38 (edited)
    No
    Wulfdane
    +2
    When I ride a motorcycle, I ride a real motorcycle.
  • Balladeer-PWCM-POTL 2012/06/07 00:18:49 (edited)
    Yes
    Balladeer-PWCM-POTL
    +2
    oh brother....people have re-discovered the wheel..





    Morris three wheller

    tri hawk car
  • aeroshock 2012/06/07 00:16:51
    No
    aeroshock
    +1
    Cool to have, but not something I would trust my life with. Anyway, things like this always interests me in seeing what they will pull out next. Keep at it!
  • Odinsown 2012/06/07 00:03:25
    Yes
    Odinsown
    Sure why not.
  • thє вluє wαndєrєr 2012/06/07 00:02:56
  • Apache 2012/06/06 23:58:39 (edited)
    No
    Apache
    +4
    Second dumbest idea I know of next to Obama becoming president.

    If you're going to get a car....get a car!

    If you're going to get a bike....get a bike!

    My custom 33  Ford My Original 53  Indian Chief Roadmaster
  • sebasti... Apache 2012/06/07 00:19:09
    sebastian223pl
    +1
    Lol your way too conservative, look to the future man.
  • Apache sebasti... 2012/06/07 15:17:32 (edited)
    Apache
    Here's your future......

  • teachaman Apache 2012/06/07 16:21:28
    teachaman
    what a beautiful scoot!
  • eNewsAlerts 2012/06/06 23:57:58
    Yes
    eNewsAlerts
    As long as it doesn't look too much like the smart car. Those always make me laugh.
  • Solomonster 2012/06/06 23:52:53
    No
    Solomonster
    +2
    But I would definitly test drive the s#!t out of it.
  • Tony 2012/06/06 23:52:26
    Yes
    Tony
    Definitely would like to try it out
  • Mike 2012/06/06 23:52:14
    Yes
    Mike
    But three wheels would be better, wouldn't need special gyros and sensors, all of which might make it more affordable to low income people. Would be nice to get last laugh at the pump and the side benefit, not eating bugs on the highway...
  • Kat ♪ 2012/06/06 23:49:51
    No
    Kat ♪
    +1
    Maybe after it's been out long enough to work out the bugs. I'd like to see that they are that stable before being hit by a car myself.
  • Justin Teufel Hunden 2012/06/06 23:48:38 (edited)
    No
    Justin Teufel Hunden
    +1
    Dumb. I'll stick with my Super Duty and Softail.
  • Matt Gray 2012/06/06 23:47:51
    No
    Matt Gray
    +3
    It looks like a go cart, probably runs like a go cart, and is probably more expensive than a go cart....I'll buy a go cart.
  • Wanderer 2012/06/06 23:46:11
    Yes
    Wanderer
    +2
    I not only want one...I want it now.Might have to renew my licence first.
  • Justin ... Wanderer 2012/06/06 23:49:56 (edited)
    Justin Teufel Hunden
    Perfect idea of 'safety shell' for morons. Stick a can opener on the side.
  • Wanderer Justin ... 2012/06/07 00:28:58
    Wanderer
    Have a nice day.
  • kyle 2012/06/06 23:41:56
    Yes
    kyle
    +2
    that would be cool
  • Thunderwalker 2012/06/06 23:41:44
    No
    Thunderwalker
    +1
    Not that particular vehicle but I do like the reverse trike... but I'm an old fart apparently.
  • Knight Of Blood 2012/06/06 23:39:23
  • Princess Cadance 2012/06/06 23:36:18
    Yes
    Princess Cadance
    This needs to be in my driveway, now!
  • Max 2012/06/06 23:35:25
    Yes
    Max
    Great idea! No Gas? You can't beat that. I'm getting one.
  • Thane36425 2012/06/06 23:34:33
    No
    Thane36425
    +1
    Different groups have been kicking this idea around for year now. It never really seems to work out.
  • jackolantyrn356 2012/06/06 23:33:42
    No
    jackolantyrn356
    Looking for your funeral on this one.
  • Tiffany 2012/06/06 23:33:17
    Yes
    Tiffany
    +1
    I think its kind of cute. Looks to amazingly enough have good stability. Though I wonder why they didn't want to use a trike frame. I've got a Honda Reflex that gets 65+ mpg so I'm happy. The main joy of a motorcycle is that feeling of the wind in your hair! ;)
  • olylift 2012/06/06 23:27:09
    No
    olylift
    Just buy a damn motorcycle. They are sweet.
  • TheCouchF*cker 2012/06/06 23:26:56
    No
    TheCouchF*cker
    Even if it didn't look really gay, I get the feeling I would be too tall to fit inside.
  • Simmering Frog 2012/06/06 23:18:29
    No
    Simmering Frog
    +5
    And I thought the Smart Car looked dangerous.
  • Nonpart... Simmeri... 2012/06/09 15:49:05
    Nonpartisan
    Actually, the Smart Car is one of the safest vehicles on the road. a friend of mine did all of the tests for the safety standards on the smart car, and they passed better than any other vehicle and were much less damaged. According to his description, so long as you are properly fastened in with your seat belts it is sort of like riding around in a large safety helmet, and if it gets hit with anything it generally just bounces off and at the very worst rolls around a bit. The driver and passenger are extremely safe.
  • Simmeri... Nonpart... 2012/06/09 17:22:05
    Simmering Frog
    smart car death

    Yea, I couldn't think of a safer car actually. You are correct. How silly of me.
  • Nonpart... Simmeri... 2012/06/09 18:18:04
    Nonpartisan
    Yes, you should also know that this picture represents what would happen to ANY vehicle which has this type of collision with a semi tractor. I have also seen traffic cameras which show a Semi driver who was asleep at the wheel, did not take his foot off of the accelerator or hit the brakes, and drove at 50 MPH into a line of stopped traffic and the last 10 vehicles in the line of stopped traffic just disappeared into nothing instantly. This type of accident and that one are extremely rare, and any vehicle involved in them would end up in the same condition.

    You should know very well that the type of accident that my friend was referring to is the most common type of accident, and one in which the Smart car is far safer than nearly all other vehicles. You can show rare photos and descriptions of any examples of things such as this which can and do happen to all types of vehicles, and it does not prove that any of those vehicles are either safe or not. I base my opinions on what commonly happens in the real world not the rare exceptions.
  • lorenab. 2012/06/06 23:12:52
    No
    lorenab.
    +1
    i mean yeah, its pretty cool, but if i had that, i would feel like it was a car. and plus it only fits one person!! and i would just rather have a motorcycle!:D they are sexier!!:D haha
  • clasact 2012/06/06 23:09:49
    No
    clasact
    +1
    rather have an HD
  • dlsofsetx 2012/06/06 23:09:44
    No
    dlsofsetx
    I'd rather have a car.
  • Depp30UK 2012/06/06 23:08:22
    Yes
    Depp30UK
    +1
    Do you need to get both a car and motorcycle license for this? I wonder how your insurance company would classify it?
  • Mopeder Depp30UK 2012/06/06 23:16:12
    Mopeder
    +2
    I think it would be classified as a motorcycle.
  • Depp30UK Mopeder 2012/06/06 23:25:24
    Depp30UK
    +1
    Darn, I don't have a license for a motorcycle. My dreams are crushed, as quickly as they were made. sad face

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