mcxtechnology Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 There is a new motorcycle trike on kickstarter called the Motorcycle Crossover or MCX. CHeck it outhttps://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mcxtechnology/mcx-motorcycle-crossoverWhat do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I think it's a car with 3 wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I think I'd test drive it before poo-pooing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 10K for just the shell? What are you going to do with just a shell? I guess you could try to retro fit it to a spyder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Or you could sprout male genitalia and ride a motorcycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 The description says 3 wheels, but the picture shows 4. Assuming the rest of the project is as well thought out...I'll pass on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 I never understand these things. Not only do you have to have a motorcycle endorsement but you would have to wear a helmet in states that require it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Tpoppa never was good at numbers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Knew this looked familliar....it's been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 rearward visibility appears to be nonexistent as well. I'm still intrigued that someone actually built it and is trying to produce it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Its just the shell you're gonna have a hard time riding it with no wheels. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 My interpretation was that the kickstarter is just to raise enough money for them to order the 10 shells required for their supplier. I was under the impression that the rest of the vehicle is pre-production, but it exists. So you could theoretically purchase a complete model at some point, just not yet. $10k for a carbon fiber shell is one thing. How much is the aluminum shell going to cost? You'd really need a lot more specs to make a value judgment. A vehicle of this size needs to cost under $10,000 with a drivetrain and get 55mpg, or cost under $20k, and be able to perform like an Ariel Atom ...and still get 40+ mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Or get an elio for $6k and get 85 mpg... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 Tpoppa never was good at numbers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Too bad the Aptera died. It had some awesome aerodynamics, translating to a drag coefficient lower than Lance Armstrong at full tuck on his bicycle. It was pretty damn zippy, and quiet as hell.I'd like to get my hands on one of those mules they built. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Or get an elio for $6k and get 85 mpg... 0-60 takes over 9 seconds, but that's a lot of practicality for $6,800. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Tpoppa never was good at numbers...Ah. I was going by the pic in the post. ..It's still ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Horrible design. Looks like a drawing by an 8 year old Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claine650 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Lol, funny how the OP joined just to post this.That thing is pretty hideous though, I'll stick with 2 wheels and an engine between my legs before this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloodninja420 Posted September 3, 2014 Report Share Posted September 3, 2014 Looks like a solution in search of a problem, a product in search of a market. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mango_sv Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Lol, funny how the OP joined just to post this.That thing is pretty hideous though, I'll stick with 2 wheels and an engine between my legs before this.They didn't know what they were getting into coming to OR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted September 5, 2014 Report Share Posted September 5, 2014 Nothing revolutionary here... three wheel car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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