Electric/Petrol Bike!?

**zadok** · 7th October 2005, 10:11

Yamaha have a concept bike that is powered by an R6/electric combo. I don't know about the 60's look. Could be a bit of a slug me thinks.
Check it out: http://www.motorcyclenews.com/nav?pa...NEWS_NEW-BIKES

**bugjuice** · 7th October 2005, 10:15

pfft.. what a waste of effort..
but then, the first hybrid cars were pretty drastic, but now they're out and about and look 'normal'.. but why put an awesome engine from an R6, then put batteries in it? and then make it look like a 50's throwback?

**T.I.E** · 7th October 2005, 10:16

interesting.
not to sure about what type of market it's aimed at.
but i'd take it for a ride.
reminds me of judge dred's machine

**marty** · 7th October 2005, 10:52

i guess when you're stuck in traffic doing 1km/h an electric bike would be fine - then the 600 bursts into life once out of the parking lot/batteries run out. not sure 'bout the styling though

**James Deuce** · 7th October 2005, 11:15

Was all set to do my normal " I hate Hybrids" jiggy dance, until I saw the styling.

I'd buy that to replace the CB, and then I'd have two R6 engines. Cool.