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Maveric
10-05-2008, 09:08 PM
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Jake Loniak is a college junior; he's also the inventor of one of the most innovative concept vehicles we've seen in ages. Inside: the electric exoskeleton motorcycle and an exclusive video of the beast in action. - By Annemarie Conte and Esther Haynes

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The transportation program at the Art Center College of Design has produced legendary car designers, including BMW chief of design Chris Bangle and Henrik Fisker, the creator of the Fisker Karma electric supercar. But this year, after professor Bumsuk Lim’s inaugural motorcycle-design class, the buzz is all about bikes, especially Jake Loniak’s exoskeleton motorcycle concept Deus Ex Machina.


article continued with video: http://www.popsci.com/cars/article/2008-08/wearable-motorcycle

Joe Schmoe
10-05-2008, 09:14 PM
That was a highly annoying video, but neat concept!

Maveric
10-05-2008, 09:24 PM
I'm still waiting for my light Tron Light Cycle!

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Green Tower
10-05-2008, 09:30 PM
That's a fascinating design. I can see a Cyborg Racing League opening.