Now that's one solution, and quite elegant to boot. Here's another - less practical perhaps but I'm sure if you're both a keen pilot and a keen rider, you'll see the appeal. Search this
The bike in the video is a modified Yamaha XT-225. We plan to convert other lightweight bikes in the 225-250cc category. These bikes have enough performance to tackle the highways, but they are still light enough for most airplanes to haul.
The motorcycle has to stay at home when there are more than two of us. However, I rarely fly with more than one passenger so the motorcycle handles most of my needs. Don't have any stats for aircraft, but 1.4 is the average occupancy for a passenger automobile.
Great question. The pod comes with a hard-point kit that can be installed by the builder or a mechanic. Basically, some metal brackets and doublers get riveted inside the fuselage belly. These pieces are designed to distribute the loads to the surrounding fuselage structure and they've been load tested to 8 g's.
Fantastic idea my friend. When will you mod one for the Dash 8 so airline pilots can enjoy this luxury as well? =) I really like this idea, and if I ever own my own plane, I will get one.
Agreed. Helmets are highly recommended and the pod has room for two of them up front. Unfortunately, we only had one helmet available during filming...we decided to go without and restricted our ride to about 1 block.
The pod and motorcycle weigh under 300 pounds and the RV-10 has a useful load of 1140 pounds. I can carry my girlfriend, motorcycle, full fuel (800 miles!) and have 190 pounds left for baggage.
That girl you had with you routinely clean and jerk motorbikes so you can install front wheels?
schlusselmensch 4 months ago
That is pretty cool. Very clever.
wickedsmart 11 months ago
Grandissimo!!!
demaa27 1 year ago
Just put a Moped in there HAHAH!
rompesaraguei 1 year ago
Clever, will work on snowmobiles as well I suspect
bigrobnz 2 years ago
Now that's one solution, and quite elegant to boot. Here's another - less practical perhaps but I'm sure if you're both a keen pilot and a keen rider, you'll see the appeal. Search this
Incredible Flying Motor Bike...
Kneedragon1962 2 years ago
u should have titled the video: Handy Motorcycle storage for Personal Aircraft.
Cuz I clicked on this video expecting a bike with a cab and wings...
5dmc1 2 years ago 4
NOICE
TEUFELHuNDEN420 2 years ago
I thought this was going to be one of them Motorcycles that sprout wings. But nope, Oh well, Nice video though, GO! GO! Gadget flying motorcycle lol
NB5BHVL 2 years ago
Around 1:32 I thought you were joking and the video was about a flying boat.
Tobislav 2 years ago
what king of bike is it?
chicoescalada 3 years ago
The bike in the video is a modified Yamaha XT-225. We plan to convert other lightweight bikes in the 225-250cc category. These bikes have enough performance to tackle the highways, but they are still light enough for most airplanes to haul.
SBaircraft 3 years ago
RV10 is a 4-place aircraft. We need a motorcycle with a sidecar, sorry...:)
Geistero 3 years ago
The motorcycle has to stay at home when there are more than two of us. However, I rarely fly with more than one passenger so the motorcycle handles most of my needs. Don't have any stats for aircraft, but 1.4 is the average occupancy for a passenger automobile.
SBaircraft 3 years ago
@Geistero Shoot, maybe they can come up with a model that turns the "container" into a sidecar. Heck, it looks like it can double as a canoe already.
Badgerslottery 3 months ago
Amcamdaki keyfe bakarmısınız dünya onun :)
exteninyollari 3 years ago
wish have got some money))))) its beautiful idea
fatihgencer 3 years ago
Thats pretty cool.Did you alter the airframe to fit?What about hardpoints for mounting, or did you use some sort of load spreading frame?
xfire7 3 years ago
Great question. The pod comes with a hard-point kit that can be installed by the builder or a mechanic. Basically, some metal brackets and doublers get riveted inside the fuselage belly. These pieces are designed to distribute the loads to the surrounding fuselage structure and they've been load tested to 8 g's.
SBaircraft 3 years ago
The pod is great. What is the speed penalty?
dickiejoechevy 3 years ago
We measured a 5.4% decrease in cruise speed. On a typical trip, that adds a few minutes in flight but saves big time and hassle on the ground.
SBaircraft 3 years ago
Good idea .......
But no helmet on a bike ??
PeterRosenqvist 3 years ago
Fantastic idea my friend. When will you mod one for the Dash 8 so airline pilots can enjoy this luxury as well? =) I really like this idea, and if I ever own my own plane, I will get one.
dan64456 3 years ago
Who is that hot chick?
dan64456 3 years ago 2
I like the conept, but the rider and pillon aren't wearing helmets when riding the bike?? Stupid....
seldomdk 3 years ago
Agreed. Helmets are highly recommended and the pod has room for two of them up front. Unfortunately, we only had one helmet available during filming...we decided to go without and restricted our ride to about 1 block.
SBaircraft 3 years ago
This is pretty cool. Whats the music in this video?
robertcarballo 3 years ago
The pod and motorcycle weigh under 300 pounds and the RV-10 has a useful load of 1140 pounds. I can carry my girlfriend, motorcycle, full fuel (800 miles!) and have 190 pounds left for baggage.
SBaircraft 3 years ago
How much does it weigh? Does it eat up all your useful load?
snoopjonny 3 years ago