Well - 2 wheels - so I guess its a bike - right?

**Tank** · 8th April 2009, 11:39

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/n...ectid=10565777

actually - I reckon this could be brillant for the likes of Japan.

**jim.cox** · 8th April 2009, 11:46

Originally Posted by Tank

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/n...ectid=10565777

actually - I reckon this could be brillant for the likes of Japan.

None of the traffic spliting advantages of a bike

Plus it dont lean for corners

They can keep it...

**vifferman** · 8th April 2009, 11:48

Betcha it'll be MUCH dearer'n a bike.
It's already nearly as heavy, slower, and has a smaller range.
It's also much uglier than the ugliest bike, and much less cool than the most uncool of bikes.

**jim.cox** · 8th April 2009, 11:56

Originally Posted by vifferman

Betcha it'll be MUCH dearer'n a bike.
It's already nearly as heavy, slower, and has a smaller range.
It's also much uglier than the ugliest bike, and much less cool than the most uncool of bikes.

Oh, so its just like a Hardley then?

**Blackshear** · 8th April 2009, 11:58

Originally Posted by Tank

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/motoring/n...ectid=10565777

actually - I reckon this could be brillant for the likes of Japan.

""The vehicles would automatically avoid obstacles such as pedestrians and other cars.

As a result, the Puma vehicles would not need air bags or other traditional safety devices. ""

I have drawn a picture in paint to express my concern.
Took me a long time too, you better like it.

In all seriousness, an open top one would be pretty cool.

**Mikkel** · 8th April 2009, 12:00

Pushing it when it runs out of juice would be a real bitch I think.

Changing tyres could pose a challenge too I suppose.

**MisterD** · 8th April 2009, 12:06

Ditch the batteries, stuff a scaffolding pole into the front, strap in a couple of horses and it may have potential...

**Karl@Alpha** · 8th April 2009, 12:25

Just buy a scooter, use sod all gas to the point its probably better than the 4 hour charge every night for the emissions bollix.
Can park the little things anywhere.
Quick through traffic.
And it dosnt look like something bit off the last half of your smart car...

**disenfranchised** · 8th April 2009, 13:11

Well - 2 wheels - so I guess its a bike - right?

Nope...I count five wheels looking at the picture...maybe even 6

http://www.latimes.com/business/la-h...,7775688.photo

**musicman** · 8th April 2009, 17:09

Can it emergency brake?

**McJim** · 8th April 2009, 17:15

2 words-

crash test

It won't pass.

**Anarkist** · 8th April 2009, 17:17

Originally Posted by Blackshear

""The vehicles would automatically avoid obstacles such as pedestrians and other cars.

As a result, the Puma vehicles would not need air bags or other traditional safety devices. ""

I have drawn a picture in paint to express my concern.
Took me a long time too, you better like it.

In all seriousness, an open top one would be pretty cool.

Haha. I lol'd

**nodrog:Me** · 8th April 2009, 17:22

awesome, its got a roll cage and avoids cars and pedestrians, i better order one for DMNTD

**hazard02** · 8th April 2009, 17:47

I really don't understand how having only two wheels is any advantage for a vehicle like that. Two wheels offers less rolling resistance than four, but requires complex closed-loop control systems and loads of extra electronics, so it certainly doesnt make it any cheaper or more efficient.