Author Topic: All it needs are wings. (Read 201 times)

Spitter · « **on:** April 01, 2004, 01:45:10 PM »

So one day, if I have the money to burn, here is my dream ride:
http://motorcyclecity.com/turbine.htm

Cheers,
SPitter

gofaster · « **Reply #1 on:** April 01, 2004, 01:50:30 PM »

I don't know much about turbine engines, but wouldn't take a bit of time for it to get up to speed before engaging the transmission?

LePaul · « **Reply #2 on:** April 01, 2004, 01:53:40 PM »

I think Leno has one of these

Id love to hear that spool up

Spitter · « **Reply #3 on:** April 01, 2004, 02:12:26 PM »

Yeah, it probably has a bit of a warmup time, but not too bad. They crank up pretty quick really.
And the sound alone would make it worth it.
I don't know how many of you are into radio control aircraft, but the turbine powered versions of those are pretty awesome to hear as well.
I want that bike... *sigh*

Cheers,
Spitter

Tarmac · « **Reply #4 on:** April 01, 2004, 02:15:59 PM »

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Originally posted by LePaul
I think Leno has one of these

Id love to hear that spool up

Yep, popular mechanics did a big article on Leno's bike a few years back. The same guy who makes the motorcycles also makes a pickup truck powered by a turbine.