Thursday, April 1, 2010

Example 3: Xcite Bike


Orientated more for extreme sports, the Xcite Bike provides an innovative solution to personalized transportation. Labeled a "foot-scooter", the petrol powered, 49cc bike has a top speed of 45km-h, and an hour of run-time on 0.9 litres of fuel.  Further development might see an electric version, and the removal of the hand-cable throttle and brake control.

Pros
  • Range not limited to battery life
  • Superior ground clearance and power for rough terrain/off-road
  • Elevated body position, with low centre of gravity for stability at speed
  • Compact design
Cons
  • Noisy, petrol engine with a maintenance requirement
  • Appearance and design intent limits market to extreme sports

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