A Melbourne, Florida-based outfit called Parker Brothers Choppers, has released a video of a full-scale electric Tron lightcycle replica in action. They are claiming a top speed of 100 MPH and a range of 100 miles without recharging.
Previously, they built a gasoline-powered version that you can still actually buy, but the electric motor sounds much more authentic. The same company also built a replica of the Batpod.
Now we just need to convince them to show up at the next Maker Faire!
[Via gizmag.com via Slashdot]
Bio: Max Eliaser is an engineering intern at Make: Labs
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100mph… I’ll believe it when I see it. Looks to me like about 20mph max in the video and the constant risk of tipping over if the speed with too sharp of turns.
100mph… I’ll believe it when I see it. Looks to me like about 20mph max in the video and the constant risk of tipping over if the speed with too sharp of turns.
Lean 5 degrees + grind wheel cowls into pavement / initial cost (uncomfortable ride posture) = No thanks
Cool concept, to bring a LightCycle to life, but man, that looks like a scary, unstable ride.
Cool concept, to bring a LightCycle to life, but man, that looks like a scary, unstable ride.
I would like to see a video of its top performance, was a bit disappointed in the video, although esthetically it looks amazing! I think with a little work you could make a killer video, you guys should really pull in a real videographer / scriptwriter, you got an amazing looking product that needs a better promotional video that gives this thing the representation it deserves, seriously, awesome job on the gear!
They should do some long exposure photos so that the cycle leaves a light trail.
They should do some long exposure photos so that the cycle leaves a light trail.
They should do some long exposure photos so that the cycle leaves a light trail.
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