Snowmobile/Dirtbike/ATV prototype

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Named for its supposed resemblance to a crouching hyena, the Hyanide is designed to run on a flexible rubber tread that spans the machine’s entire underside. So if any part of the bottom is touching the ground, the Hyanide should be able to move, no matter how deep the quagmire, no matter how rough the terrain. The tank-like tread consists of 77 identical segments—each made from hard plastic covered with tire rubber —held together by Kevlar rope. Each segment flexes independently, making the tread significantly more limber than if its components were rigid. Not only does this setup help with traction, but it would allow the tank- ######-motorcycle to corner like no other vehicle.

 

No plans for production unfortunately. it looks freakin' badass. This part scared me though:

 

you’d wear special shoes that snap onto the pedals, like on a racing bicycle

 

so... what do you do when you stop? Fall over with 500 pounds of Hyanide on top of you?

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not one of the better threads I have read.

[Electric Mayhem 35]

not one of the better threads I have read.

 

Why the heck are you reading posts from over a month ago with no replies? What did you expect?

[star69 5]

i've done this before, but...

You are right.