Hydrogen Power VS Loud Pipes
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That reminded me of a ralley I attended years ago. A goldwing rider had a tape of a Harley playing at full volume on his stereo when he rode through the parking lot. The confused looks from the HD guys was priceless.
Peter Wakeham, director of the Noise Abatement Society, who said motorbikes were among the worst noise offenders, welcomed the idea of a quiet bike.
"But it kind of defeats the purpose of designing a silent bike only to then add an artificial noise device," he said.
Designing this motorbike kind of defeats the purpose of a motorbike.
"But it kind of defeats the purpose of designing a silent bike only to then add an artificial noise device," he said.
Designing this motorbike kind of defeats the purpose of a motorbike.
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Bad marketing strikes again...
I think they're doing themselves and the consumer a dis-service by marketing this as a "motorcycle." Being from the states maybe the connotations between scooter, motorcycle, motorbike, etc are all different in the UK, but I see lots of dis-appointed, confused people in the futur of this bike.
The bike looks like a hybrid scooter-dirt bike, it doesn't go over 50, and right now at least makes almost no noise.
Motorcycle enthusiasts are going to take one look at this and pass. The sales are going to be pants, and the whole project, which has a seed of a good idea behind it is going to tank.
They need to market this as alternative urban transport, which is exactly what it is. It's a segue that's faster, cooler looking, has a longer range, and is able to use the majority of roadways. That's not only more truthful advertising, I think it's more effective.
I think they're doing themselves and the consumer a dis-service by marketing this as a "motorcycle." Being from the states maybe the connotations between scooter, motorcycle, motorbike, etc are all different in the UK, but I see lots of dis-appointed, confused people in the futur of this bike.
The bike looks like a hybrid scooter-dirt bike, it doesn't go over 50, and right now at least makes almost no noise.
Motorcycle enthusiasts are going to take one look at this and pass. The sales are going to be pants, and the whole project, which has a seed of a good idea behind it is going to tank.
They need to market this as alternative urban transport, which is exactly what it is. It's a segue that's faster, cooler looking, has a longer range, and is able to use the majority of roadways. That's not only more truthful advertising, I think it's more effective.
Re: Bad marketing strikes again...
I totally agree. It's like the honda insight, so ugly it makes people think "nerd" about hybrids. If they want to add some noise they should add an air compressor, they'd get more power and get their noise. I must admit I did almost run over a pedestrian when test driving the EV1.
I totally agree. It's like the honda insight, so ugly it makes people think "nerd" about hybrids. If they want to add some noise they should add an air compressor, they'd get more power and get their noise. I must admit I did almost run over a pedestrian when test driving the EV1.
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A big-ish scooter layout would make more sense, I think.
That looks like a dirtbike with a cheesy engine.
cdg
That looks like a dirtbike with a cheesy engine.
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My God, has anybody gotten this sent to them?
A link to: http://kspike.blog-city.com/
Make it stop!
My God, has anybody gotten this sent to them?
A link to: http://kspike.blog-city.com/
Make it stop!
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It ain't the sound we're worried about not having.
It's the horse power.
It's the horse power.
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