New lightweight BMW-engined prototype

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snakebrain
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Post Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:33 am

Framed around an 1,170cc 4-stroke BMW boxer engine that powers the twin rotors, the Hoverbike was the brainchild of Australian inventor, Chris Malloy. Malloy claims that the Hoverbike’s thrust to weight ratio should enable it to elevate to 10,000 feet and reach a speed of 173 mph ... The rest of the Hoverbike is a Kevlar reinforced carbon fiber and foam core frame and exotic Tasmanian oak propellers. All controls are handlebar mounted, including speed, pitch, turning, vertical and horizontal travel.
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Well, that gets the cool prize from me! :cool:
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Post Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:21 am

If only he'd worn his Imperial Stormtrooper outfit for a perfect 10/10
E30 Touring 0.35 cD - more slippery than prison soap :)

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Praise the Lard... and pass the dripping!
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Post Tue Jun 14, 2011 12:46 pm

Wheres the parachute? 8O