The MP3 Hybrid works on four power modes selected from a button on the handlebar. ‘HYBRID CHARGE’ uses the internal combustion engine and recharges the battery on the go, sapping a little power along the way. ‘HYBRID POWER’ propels the bike with both internal combustion and electric engines, so it feels more like a 400cc than a 300cc, with the best fuel consumption in class. ‘ELECTRIC’ uses power from the battery, and ‘ELECTRIC REVERSE’ lets you reverse feet-up into small parking spaces with the suspension locked.
Looks fun and economical. Two motorcycle GP riders tested the non-hybrid version a while back. They were impressed, apparently. They went round bends on wet roads and tried to get the front wheels to slide, but couldn't. Safer than two wheels. I think they're selling well in Europe, but hairy-chested British bikers may shun them. City commuters may consider them, but at £8000.00, the price is eye-watering.
Jon
bloody hell, 8 grand!!!
I had a liberty 125, it 25miles per litre and topped out around 60.
But after 30,000km and three years it was absolutly wrecked.
'An energy storing, integrated charge management system. Ride for up to 300 km on a single charge thanks to the top-of-the-line, high-density battery -- built to last for the life of the bike. A powerful electric motor and CVT transmission. Experience the power of going 0-200 km/h with zero clutch and phenomenal torque that makes you feel like you're flying on the road'.
Could the hybrid scooter be driven lawfully on a motorcycle license ?
It is equiped with electric reverse, which might mean that a car licence is needed.
I though that a motorcycle was defined in law as a vehicle with 2 or 3 wheels and NO REVERSE GEAR. That is why the Robin Reliant 3 wheelers could be used on a bike licence, provided that the reverse gear was disabled. If the reverese gear was available, then I believe that a car licence was needed for the same vehicle.
"Installers and owners of emergency diesels must assume that they will have to run for a week or more"
Just checked, the big selling point appears to be "you dont need a bike licence".
Which makes sense really, a CBT is only good for 125cc bikes, and not many people are interested in doing the proper bike test.
Apparently 125mpg.
Not bad in summer, if a little expensive.
