Hm
Infinitely superior performance, much higher price - and not available
until the end of next year.
What I am *really* looking for is an electric scooter with performance
equivalent to my 150cc Lambretta in 1962-65!
I love the idea of the road rower - but in Dunstable, motorists seem to
have problems seeing Harley-Davis motorbikes - I'm sure they wouldn't
notice a road rower even after they had squashed it flat!
If the traffic stands still every time the M1 is congested, let alone
blocked, only a 2-wheeler makes sense for getting around the practice
fast!
*Surely* there is something in between?
Bw
Mary
In message <[log in to unmask]>, Chris Salter
<[log in to unmask]> writes
>Hello GP-UK,
>
>On Friday, November 28, 2008, at 3:51:10 PM, Chris wrote:
>
>> On Thursday, November 27, 2008, at 2:55:52 PM, Mary wrote:
>
>>> Has anyone any experience of this or anything similar?
>>> http://www.firebox.com/product/2166/Ego-Electric-Street-Scoota
>>> The top speed is 30mph ("limited by regulation": does that mean it could
>>> go faster?) so not of interest for long distances or boy racers!
>
>> I suspect "limited" means mechanically prevented otherwise it would be
>> classed as a light motorcycle, if indeed you can have an electric
>> light motorcycle.
>
>I spoke too soon!
>
>Guardian | 125mph electric bike ready to burn rubber.
>Alok Jha, green technology correspondent
>guardian.co.uk, Friday November 28 2008 00.01 GMT.
>
>Opening Paragraphs.
>
>It may not have the macho roar of a Harley-Davidson, but the TTX01
>will ride easier on your conscience. The world's fastest all-electric
>motorbike, with a top speed of 125mph, has been unveiled at an
>international bike show. The TTX01, designed and built by British
>engineers, was commissioned by the organisers of the world's first
>emissions-free grand prix for motorbikes, which will be held on the
>Isle of Man's TT circuit next June. It is the most advanced
>emission-free bike close to commercial production: it is already
>road-legal in the UK and its makers claim it can go from 0-60mph in
>3.5 seconds. A limited number will go on sale at the end of next year,
>for £20,000.
>
>End Quote
>
>http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/nov/28/green-technology-motorbike
>or
>http://preview.tinyurl.com/6ajnwd
>
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Mary Hawking
