EMBRIO – One-Wheeled Motorcycle
The EMBRIO Advanced Concept is a one-wheeled recreational and commuting vehicle for the year 2025, designed by the Canadian company Bombardier Recreational Products. Although the riding position is similar to that of a motorcycle, the vehicle uses sensors and gyroscopes to balance up to two passengers on a large single wheel whilst driving. Specifications and pictures of this weird motorcycle are showed below:
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL NAME: EMBRIO Advanced Concept
DEVELOPED BY:Bombardier Recreational Products
STATUS: Concept
YEAR: 2003
DRIVE SYSTEM: Fuel cell electric
FUEL: Hydrogen
LENGTH: 1,240 mm (48.8 in)
WIDTH: 700 mm (27.5 in)
HEIGHT: 1,200 mm (47.5 in)
WEIGHT: 164 kg (360 lbs)
SEATING CAPACITY: 2
Although the vehicle will also remain stable when motionless, with two small front wheels deployed at speeds below 20 kilometres per hour (12.5 mph). To move forward, the rider activates a trigger on the left handlebar. At a speed of 20 kilometres per hour (12.5 mph) the front wheels or “landing gear” retracts so the rider is balancing on the large single wheel. To turn the rider leans to the left or right. The brake is activated by a trigger on the right handlebar. Fuel cells running on hydrogen provide electricity for the electric motor which drives the single wheel.
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I’d love to see what will happen to the rider when he brakes when going 50km/h plus.
I hate to say this but.. what’s the point? It does look pretty cool though. Reminds me of a few weeks ago I saw 3 people riding unicycles down the street.
This is cool, I would buy it if it was affordable and a real vehicle. Too bad its still only a concept
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Peace yo, by JJdaCool (meo)
Wow!
Man! I want one!!
It looks awesome.
But i cant wait upto 2025. It think the time gap is very high.
But the idea and architecture are looks good.
The last time I saw something like this was in Kirby’s Air Ride for the Gamecube.
Despite the soft white exterior, something about this just screams death machine.
This is just a design concept. I doubt that it actually is functional.
wow, I want one. Why not just make them with current battery technology?
This reminds me of Gizmoduck from Ducktales.
wow it’s cool man i want one free becouse it’s joke
man this is cool. I love the design. I always wanted to see about one wheel
Umm…. no… I just don’t see it making it in todays market.
Hi, I think its a hell of a nice project. Absolutely new, and practical. \it remains to learn what is the maximum speed it will develop, and what will happen when roads become sliperry
Also, how about a passenger. And the, to refuel, will this hidrogen tech be operative a wide spread in 2025. By that time I will be dead.Its to much to wait to see this project to become a reality
i like asians
you ever jam your thumb up your butt for a long time just for the hell of it
preach chuch tapernackel
i think they wont allow it to run faster than 50kph. the fastest that it can go probably is a little faster than the segway. after all, it said there that its just a recreational and commuting motorcycle..
i lke motorcycle segway
this motor is designed for sex and guys sitting at the back and girls are the driver……. hehehe
joke ……..joke . joke….. it’s really awesome and cool……………..
Looks good, but driving in a flooded street …………
I am haapy see the motorcycle.
i bet 80% of those who ride this will get into accident. Need to pay repair fee + hospital bill