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ASoGM to develop new hybrid mode of transportation

Gun Manufacturers
17-11-2007, 04:26
The ASoGM Minister of Transportation announced today that one of its top motorcycle manufacturers will be developing a new tracked hybrid motorcycle. This vehicle has a claimed maximum speed of 120 mph on road with the engine (80 mph on road with the electric motor), and 60 mph off road with the engine (45 mph off road with the motor). Expected range for the vehicle is 175-200 miles on a tank of gas (depending on driving style). Other specs are as follows:

Overall Length: 2140mm (84.3 in.)
Overall Width: 740mm (29.1 in.)
Overall Height: 1155mm (45.5 in.)
Seat Height: 805mm (31.7 in.)
Dry Weight: 191 kg (422 lbs.)

http://www.newscientist.com/blog/technology/uploaded_images/hyanide1-717616.jpg

The military is also taking an interest in this vehicle, for use as a fast attack vehicle that has the capability to move silently (a great asset for getting spec-ops troops behind enemy lines to disrupt Command, Control, and Communications facilities, to get reconnaissance, or illuminate targets for smart munitions).

This vehicle will be available for export as soon as it reaches full production, and its base price shall be $30,000 USD.