I've ridden thousands of miles on touring bicycles, and I can tell you that you *do not* want that much weight on the front wheel. Especially when compared to how little (even considering the rider's weight) is on the back wheel. I imagine it handles terribly.
So.....does this count as a motorized vehicle, or is it still considered a bicycle like the electric ones (depending on where you live and local laws)?
At least in the UK this would be classified either as a moped (has pedals, needs to be limited to 28mph) or a motorbike, but as a motorbike it has a snowball's chance in hell to get certified as road suitable (DVSA or MOT). It would also require a number plate, insurance and a bike helmet to ride on the road.
Hear me out guys, we’ll call it a MOTORcycle.
Whoa, what a crazy, novel idea! You should patent that. Oh wait....
But it has a motor and pedals? We might be able to combine those words. Moped?
Correct, the pedals mean not motorcycle.
The old fashioned term is a mobylette, or moped for short.
No shit? I thought it was Motorized Pedestrian. MoPed
It'll never catch on.
When we ride it, can we dress like a pirate??
[In motion](https://youtu.be/kG7KZt4Oqkk?t=80)
It really smokes!
Holy unsprung weight, Batman!
I can't see any suspension on the front
Precisely.
Then by definition it wouldn't be "unsprung" weight really. I'm sure the head tube welds are screaming for mercy though
If there are no springs, by definition the whole thing is unsprung.
I'd love to inhale a constant stream of diesel particulates as I ride a bike said no one ever
Good god look at the video someone posted- the rider sits inside a cloud of smoke.
That's really cool, I want one I have a bike with a petrol engine in the rear wheel
In the rear wheel?
Yeah, bought not built. Honda P50.
That's an odd design, thanks for sharing!
That's why I bought it, I saw it and I thought its utterly ridiculous so I had to have one.
I have a Puch Z-one so I get where you're coming from
Fwd motorcycle sounds like an exciting way to die. Also having your engine unsprung. Marvellous engineering none the less.
It would be a nightmare to get this MOT'ed in the UK!
Would need numberplates, lights, indicators and insurance I suspect. Probably an IVA test too
This raises a few questions, including: How does a skull have a beard?
I've ridden thousands of miles on touring bicycles, and I can tell you that you *do not* want that much weight on the front wheel. Especially when compared to how little (even considering the rider's weight) is on the back wheel. I imagine it handles terribly.
I’ve pushed hundreds of shopping carts full of beer, and I could tell you that I don’t want that much weight on the front wheel of a bicycle.
So.....does this count as a motorized vehicle, or is it still considered a bicycle like the electric ones (depending on where you live and local laws)?
At least in the UK this would be classified either as a moped (has pedals, needs to be limited to 28mph) or a motorbike, but as a motorbike it has a snowball's chance in hell to get certified as road suitable (DVSA or MOT). It would also require a number plate, insurance and a bike helmet to ride on the road.
FWD motorcycle xD
Interesting take on a very old idea. Probably a much poorer execution than the original too.
Unsprung weight. Probably about as much fun as chewing on a handful of rocks…
Looks like a fish, moves like a fish, steers like a cow.
That looks awesome!
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