A New Kiwi Invention- I want One

[Saitch]

http://www.yikebike.com/site/gallery/video/yikebike-discovery-channel (http://www.yikebike.com/site/gallery/video/yikebike-discovery-channel)

[nat_89]

It looks cool, but almost awkward to ride haha!!

[SlowRide]

Fantastic :D

[V8Ian]

What range, how long to recharge, top speed? :cool:

[The Cone of Silence]

What range, how long to recharge, top speed? :cool:


YikeBike Models, Specifications and Materials | YikeBike - The world's first super light folding electric bike. (http://www.yikebike.com/design)

[BMKal]

Brilliant. Obviously a lot of thought went into the design. :)

It even has ABS - wonder if they'll be releasing a model with Traction Control. :twisted:

[wayne]

Yikes its nearly $5000.00 for the Carbon fiber bike. :D

[Dougal]

Illegal to use anywhere. I think it's a perfect example of specification creep.

Start out with an electric assist pedal bike concept for commuting and end up with an electric motorbike which doesn't meet any countries road worthy requirements.

[Saitch]

Illegal to use anywhere. I think it's a perfect example of specification creep.

Start out with an electric assist pedal bike concept for commuting and end up with an electric motorbike which doesn't meet any countries road worthy requirements.
Dougal, I noticed the lack of helmets on the blokes. Aren't helmets required on bicycles in The Shaky Isles?
Steve

[Dougal]

Dougal, I noticed the lack of helmets on the blokes. Aren't helmets required on bicycles in The Shaky Isles?
Steve

Yes they are. But in no way is the Yike Bike a bicycle. It's an electric motorbike which can't be registered or used legally on any public road.

So you know, why not break all the laws!

*edit*
I notice they've reduced motor power from the 1.2kw original to 0.2kw now. Presumably to fit within some legal structure somewhere
*/edit*

[Dougal]

From the FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions | YikeBike - The world's first super light folding electric bike. (http://www.yikebike.com/faq#t2n19)


Where can I legally ride the YikeBike?

The YikeBike is different from other vehicles and we do not know how countries and local authorities will classify it in terms of legislation, licensing, insurance, and helmet laws. You can ride the YikeBike on private property. Whether you could also ride it on public streets or bikepaths or footpaths remains to be seen, and if you choose to do so it is at your own risk. We have designed the YikeBike to be safer than a bicycle - with anti-skid braking, speed limited to 23 kpm, turn-signals, and upright riding position, so our hope is that authorities will recognize the inherent safety and classify the YikeBike as a bicycle or e-bike. If you agree, please make your voice heard with your local or national authorities.

For more on why we chose to make the YikeBike safe rather than road legal see this blog post


So yeah, not legal anywhere.:confused:

[benji]

Only 23kph? I can fart faster than that!

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[V8Ian]

Only 23kph? I can fart faster than that!

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But do you leave skid marks? The bike doesn't. :toilet: