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To: Irenic

It is a scooter with walls.
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It’s a Japanese microcar with three wheels to qualify as a motorcycle and with much better aero numbers, it is solidly built ,, sure it’s lightweight but it should be at least as “survivable” as a “Smart” car ,, 84mpg is do-able , the drivetrain manufacturer is one of the best. Scooters are typically air cooled and have poor aerodynamics , this car/motorcycle is the real deal ... having 3 wheels makes engine tuning for mpg much more flexible as you don’t have to meet “CAR” epa numbers for emissions.


51 posted on 08/14/2013 4:11:27 AM PDT by Neidermeyer (I used to be disgusted , now I try to be amused.)
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To: Neidermeyer

Having a roll cage makes it pretty safe. I’d want a 5-point safety belt system.

I would never own a motorcycle, but could see myself driving this if it had A/C.


54 posted on 08/14/2013 5:01:34 AM PDT by SeaHawkFan
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To: Neidermeyer

Pffft If I drive a motorcycle, I want wind in my hair and in my face.

Been there, done that. Now I like a nice big family car.

This is a car for youth, a passing fad and nothing more.


58 posted on 08/14/2013 5:22:09 AM PDT by Irenic (The pencil sharpener and Elmer's glue is put away-- we've lost the red wheel barrow)
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