This is what it the "Aerocycle" looks like:
Cool Storage Besides increasing fuel economy, the shell allowed builder Allert Jacobs to add a trunk in the back. Hans Pieterse
Thursday, October 14, 2010
The 200-MPG Aerocycle
A Dutch vehicle designer Allert Jacobs created the first “Aerocycle.” Jacobs first created his resistance-reducing nose cone in 2007 as an attempt to improve his Honda motorcycles 114 mpg. While his first designs fell short in 2009 he created his first full fiberglass shell that boosted his gas mileage to 200+ miles to the gallon. The cone has two pieces that basically slide together to create a full cast around you and the motorcycle. The concept is great and street legal. However one problem encountered is when stopped one cannot completely plant feet on the ground however, one could enough to support themselves. Security is good it is reinforced with steel on certain locations however this is still a concept and needs some work, but definitely a step in the right direction. The only concern I really had was does this improve or decrease the safety rating. I would think it would improve it however if one was to get stuck in the frame in an accident I feel like it could be substantially more dangerous. Ill
This is what it the "Aerocycle" looks like:
This is what it the "Aerocycle" looks like:
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This vehicle has fantastic gas mileage and is reasonably priced. Most used cars cost more than the $5,000 for this motorcycle, and they go around 20 miles to the gallon, not 200+. As for the possible balance issue, this is a very minute detail and the maker of the motorcycle said he would fix it soon enough. Other interesting details in the article were DIY ways to improve gas mileage, involving a significant amount of duct tape. Personally, I am not a fan of motorcycles, but I would consider learning to drive one considering this vehicles amazing MPG and safety.
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