The motorbike that won't fall over

[wemorgan]

Very clever

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[TDE1]

Isn't it just!

 

[moonloops]

Cheaper to stick 4 wheels on it

 

[allegoricus]

Intriguing, though, and nice bottom (in case anyone failed to notice).

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

Wow!

 

[Harrythedog]

I like that

 

[MOR8A]

Superb! Thanks for sharing.

 

[artyman]

How does it handle round bends

 

[Starky]

Amazing! I wonder if it will catch on?

 

[brigadier]

I can't see myself or any proper motorcycle enthusiast driving that.

 

[m2287]

that is pretty amazing

 

[Dec]

It's a car with two wheels.

Dec

 

[finisterre]

@brigadier

It looks pretty neat plus
It can reverse
And you don't need to dress like a mutant ninja power ranger.

what is it that you find offputting?

 

[GRAV888]

How does it handle round bends

Given that cornering on a bike is about lean angle and counter steering, I can't see this wanting to go anywhere much than in a straight line

 

[wemorgan]

Wont the tilting gyroscopes that stop it falling over also be used to allow it to learn and go around corners?

 

[finisterre]

the steering is probably linked to the centrifuges, presumably counter-spun, allowing them to twist forward and back whilst leaning.

Centrifugal forces are a natural part of bike stability. The axis is perpendicular to the direction of travel (as are the wheels) so I don't see that it should be much of a problem.

(will got there first)

 

[GRAV888]

Wont the tilting gyroscopes that stop it falling over also be used to allow it to learn and go around corners?

There may be a function that allows it to be turned off when moving to allow this, but then that would defeat the whole objective?

 

[GRAV888]

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[finisterre]

notice the stability of turning wheels-

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the gyros are just wheels that never stop turning even when you are parked

 

[allegoricus]

Given that cornering on a bike is about lean angle and counter steering, I can't see this wanting to go anywhere much than in a straight line

Ah yes, counter steering. Digressing ever so slightly, that's something few riders understand, let alone use, yet it's a seriously responsive way of manoeuvering a bike.
A surprising number persist in thinking that steering is accomplished by leaning.