Hot Lap of Michigan International Speedway in a MonoTracer

Since this was only my second lapping of the day, it wasn't quite as "hot" as the laps later in the day. I did about 100 laps, so by the end of the day I was getting the track pretty well figured-out, and although I was never "at the limit", I was able to make better use of the track, run a smoother line, and pick up quite a bit more speed. By the end of the day, I was doing a fairly relaxed 90 mph through the corners, and 125 & 130 mph on the back straight .... oh yea, with passenger on-board.... :-)

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[blackbetty101]

can you lane split with this thing?

[21stCenturyMotoring]

@blackbetty101 Sure! In Caifornia where it is legal. Do a YouTube search for "The MonoTracer Lane".

[ZoneTelevision]

Turn Left Turn Left Turn Left Turn Left Turn Left Turn Left Turn Left Turn Left . yawn.

[21stCenturyMotoring]

@ZoneTelevision If you like some right turns also, search for "MonoTracer In The Canyons" on YouTube,

[fpskirk]

soooo...how do you stop at red lights?

[21stCenturyMotoring]

@fpskirk You deploy the "landing gear" when you come to a stop, OR if you are in bumper-to-bumper traffic & just want to roll along without having to balance the vehicle. The "landing gear" is controlled by the driver, and can be deployed once the vehicle is below 15 miles per hour. They can be retracted once the vehicle is moving at 2 mph or more.

[MrBOB39]

A couple of questions if i may...

How do you find the MPG on that ?

Is it semi auto or how is it shifted ?

How is the head and Leg room on it ?

How comfortable is it for extended rides ?

How do you like the handling of it ?

Now...It looks like it is a Blast to drive..

[cprich22]

@21stCenturyMotoring what if u forget to put them down? or is there an override at a certain speed

and what is it like to drive in contrast to a regular bike?

[pretzel1253]

@TheRetardFriends LOADS i heard 100,000 from somebody

[TheRetardFriends]

how much that costs?

[mapko15]

how much and where can you get one?

[JimmyRichmondVA]

@gck86 If Singapore will accept E.U. and/or U.S. safety standards for certification & licensing, we will happily ship you one (since you said "E" Tracer, I assume you meant the electric version of the MonoTracer, thus there should not be any "emissions" issues...). If you are not already on my MonoTracer Update e-mail list, send my your e-mail address and I will keep you posted of further MonoTracer developments. Google 'MonoTracer USA' to sign-up for newsletter.

[JimmyRichmondVA]

@jmshaw357 Regarding the 'seemingly' slow speed (probably 110 mph), not only were these my first few laps on MIS, but the MIS officials had asked me to stay low, because the NASCAR pace cars were running (and even stopping on) the high groove --- they wanted to make sure we didn't have any accidents. As the day went on, I got more comfortable on the track, my speed picked up to 130mph, and I ran a much higher line if pace cars weren't stopped there. Google MonotracerUSA for more info.

[jmshaw357]

This 'pilot' seems to be taking it pretty easy--or is the lack of sensation of speed just a camera illusion? Why the low groove, and why feather-foot it through the comically large curves?

Beyond these comments, I am intrigued by this bike and would love to own one. I'd need pleny of performance, and would have zero interest in E-power.

Why is the economy only in the 50's? I get that with my V-strom and its aerodynamics are terrible. This should do in the 70's or better I'd guess.

[gck86]

i hope this e tracer will be available in Singapore.If i get my bike license this e tracer will be my first bike.

[vrAceVentura]

блять, как в истребителе )))