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Konstantin Mikhailov — Sat, 28 Oct 2017 22:11:19 -0000

pitty - one day!

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fuelwater — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 04:15:46 -0000

Great I like the sporty look. A passenger pad would be nice. (and a fender). I'd sure like to see this thing. Seems cheap for such numbers. Watch it not be legal in the US or some bullstuff.

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imop45 — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 01:57:00 -0000

Maybe they were all killed off one by one, or threatened to sell over the rights to the motorcycle. I thought it was an amazing product too... ugh, maybe some day people will grow up and mature, and decide to start contributing to a better society..

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spoingo — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:29:49 -0000

> but with the internet our news agencies will not be able to keep these non polluting efficient vehicles secret forever.

yeah, not for ever but as one can see for the time beeing. The company at least seams to have silently disappeared...

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seothaithai — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:46:43 -0000

I just came across the EV-X7 thinking it was brand new, surprised to see that it is more than two years old. What happened? I looked for Axle, the maker, and the site is down.

I am seeing all these cars that run on air compression that are amazing. Not made here, but with the internet our news agencies will not be able to keep these non polluting efficient vehicles secret forever.

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VictorMartinez — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 12:23:56 -0000

How do I buy one , who do I need to contactfor ti, if they are in the market

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Michael Magoski — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 22:47:05 -0000

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tom — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 22:47:02 -0000

Once again, something great comes along and 2 years later, there is nothing but silence. Promises promises. And why don't they just use this motor on regular size scooters? Why does it have to be so low to the ground?

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judah — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 21:29:31 -0000

I want this. Not the scooter. The prototype bike. They need to come out with more designs and frames for this and they need to come out with it soon.

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NEO — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 10:37:52 -0000

Kaneda's Motorcycle Concept Website:

http://www.negatendo.net/kmc/

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pure traveler — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 16:15:08 -0000

it looks cool and sounds cool. given the chance with the right backup and suport i would take it for a test drive ,say from the uk to china or vise versa, overland to see how it performs and to set a new record ,in a world of efficient enery solutions

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Frederico Rico — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 12:57:08 -0000

In response to the one who commented this:

Cool Bike, I'll wait to hear more about this bike before throwing out $2100 for one though :/

November 10, 2007 3:32 PM | flag a problem

JS says:

Can you read? The $2100.00 bike will be a little scooter, not the prototype show here, this one will probably see for well over $10,000.00 if they even make it!!! The batteries alone probably cost almost a grand. Did you even watch the video???

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Anonymous — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 13:54:17 -0000

Remember they speak about scooter price.

In any case, I suggest plug-in hybrid electric-gasoline motorcycles now (or kit for aftermarket conversions).

Motorcycle plug-in hybrid motorcycles can be made before (quicklier) than plug-in hybrid cars.

Regards.

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Dave Nofmeister — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 18:21:23 -0000

Wow, finally, a piece of "future" technology that is actually practical to use.

Man, they have it priced right. That's about 1/2 the price of the CHEAPEST motorcycle. Also doesn't look too bad, either.

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Emalyse — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 07:46:13 -0000

There's something of the Sinclair C5 about this albeit in terms of probably being everything that it should have been way back when. The same low profile and safety criticisms when on the roads equally applies to this but if the projected price and range is realised then it's a welcome alternative.

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Vic — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 06:59:36 -0000

Going Green Rocks, The Goverment should give intrest free loans for people that want solar panels for there roofs and the monthly loan payment should be the same price as the current eletric bill

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JS — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 15:32:57 -0000

Cool Bike, I'll wait to hear more about this bike before throwing out $2100 for one though :/

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Sid — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 14:30:27 -0000

Here is the English version of the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

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Anonymous — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 05:11:25 -0000

That thing looks like it'd ride like crap. And it looks like crap. this is the biggest disappointment I have ever come across as far as links involving "Akira". All kidding aside though, if they had modeled the bike after something like a vespa, they'd use less materials and get better mileage, I bet.

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mark rushworth — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 02:51:57 -0000

its KANEDA's cycle, not Akira tho it does feature on the cover of the video/dvd (sorry to be anal about it)

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Victor Khaze — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 00:54:23 -0000

Ahhh.... Awesome. I'll have to buy one and retrofit it with hidden gadgetry.

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John Mark Schofield — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 23:33:45 -0000

"The motor is a hybrid between a electromagnet and a permanent magnet."

Sorry. Try again.

http://electronics.howstuff...

EVERY electric motor is a hybrid between an electromagnet and a permanent magnet.

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Chris — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 19:20:08 -0000

It serves the Japan market just fine. Typical scooter commute here is around 12km.

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Chris Taylor — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 18:59:40 -0000

I will tell you what market it serves. It serves the market of Chris Taylor's desire to eliminate his usage of gasoline with suficient range to be practical. Except for my work commute (needs to carry 2 people) this would suffice for 99% of all my other travel needs. Reducing my gas consumption easily by $60 a week. thats $3100 a month IE it would PAY for itself in less than 1 year.

Thats a big ole duh! to me. I WANT IT but I do not want the damned scooter I want the kick butt akira cycle :-)

Any idea what it costs to charge this thing for 110 miles? probably around the cost of half a soda pop or about 20-30 cents. The equivalent of gasoline costs $15

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gnoble — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 17:58:56 -0000

that scooter is no where near as cool as the bike. when will this bike be coming out?? 110mile range and 95mph top speed seems ridiculously good...