What could be the next best thing to a bike?

[PrincessBandit]

Well I suppose you can hardly call the Smart car (eewww) a "sports" car, but then I wouldn't have called this thing one either. Howzabout the 3 wheeled "motorbike" in at Motomail at the mo - called an mp3, believe it or not. They have their two wheels in the front rather than the back like a trike. Saw one on the internet and then when I called into Motomail on the weekend they had one in the front of the shop. Daggy. Probably has some great features going for it but I think I'll stick to either 2 wheels or my cynos thanks very much

[James Deuce]

Next best thing to a motorcycle is death. If you get my drift.

[Biggles2000]

No bikes have 2 wheels cars have 4 and it is ugly, very ugly. The only thing that comes close to being as much fun as a bike is a Lotus 7.

[alanzs]

Well I suppose you can hardly call the Smart car (eewww) a "sports" car, but then I wouldn't have called this thing one either. Howzabout the 3 wheeled "motorbike" in at Motomail at the mo - called an mp3, believe it or not. They have their two wheels in the front rather than the back like a trike. Saw one on the internet and then when I called into Motomail on the weekend they had one in the front of the shop. Daggy. Probably has some great features going for it but I think I'll stick to either 2 wheels or my cynos thanks very much

I saw one driving around here in Auckland the other day. I just about laughed out loud. Has all the worst features of a bike; you'll get wet in the rain, you'l get killed easily when hit by a car, and the worst features of a car; can't split lanes and can't park in a tight little places. But, to each their own!

[BANZAI]

No bikes have 2 wheels cars have 4 and it is ugly, very ugly. The only thing that comes close to being as much fun as a bike is a Lotus 7.

Just found the thread.

Yes 4wheel motorcycle!!!!

I want one with B13 Rotary in it

Still want engine that revs over 10000rpm?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbUaCct_Y9o
(meh, American people need bigger chassis, it's gonna be way better with shorter lighter chassis XD)

[TygerTung]

Next best thing instead of a motorbike is a pushbike?

[firefighter]

does it have side curtain airbags?

hahahaha, "demand them in your next car"

(as if I earn enough to purchase a vehicle with them fitted!)

[Evo1132]

Helicopter all the way baby, the motorbike of the sky, lol.

[Griffin]

does it have side curtain airbags?

You could fit your own side curtains... I would recommend plain or stripes, stay away from patterns

Personally I think the next best thing to a bike would be a jetski... motorbike of the waves

[Blackbird]

I never thought I'd ever say this, but Mrs B's MX5 is a whole heap of fun. Being low to the ground, you don't have to go fast to get a good impression of speed and it has a heap of MazdaSpeed performance bits on it too. The handling is incredible which is fantastic for the roads round here. The only downer is that I can't drive it hard with her in the car or it would mean a swipe round the head or worse

[Edbear]

I never thought I'd ever say this, but Mrs B's MX5 is a whole heap of fun. Being low to the ground, you don't have to go fast to get a good impression of speed and it has a heap of MazdaSpeed performance bits on it too. The handling is incredible which is fantastic for the roads round here. The only downer is that I can't drive it hard with her in the car or it would mean a swipe round the head or worse

Yup! There're a great little car! Does that mean you offer to wash it for her and then have to take it out to "blow dry" it..?

[Skyryder]

Seriously..............it would have to be flying.


A bike is an aircraft without wings.


Skyryder

[Blackbird]

Yup! There're a great little car! Does that mean you offer to wash it for her and then have to take it out to "blow dry" it..?

Hehehe - yep, I mostly wash it, but the blow dry is a great idea. I also check the water and oil because she refuses to do it and says that's my job.

[Blackbird]

Seriously..............it would have to be flying.


A bike is an aircraft without wings.


Skyryder

Yep, riding a bike, flying or sailing all have similar skill sets.

[TygerTung]

If you can't afford a car with side curtain airbags, you could just wear a helmet while driving.

I'm sure an openface would be well safe enough, would make you look a bit like a rally driver or something though.