Mzungu_Mkubwa
Looks like a Honda Fat Cat from the '80s. Who's styling this thing? Fred Flintstone?
dax
Cool, and you don't need a helmet...
Future3000
looks great, but it's not electric and 2 WD, so thanks NO!
Techtwit
Read again Future3000 "in reality it's a zero-emissions powertrain". Let's hope it isn't electric, that is dead end. Maybe something giving useful power and range, such as an IC engine prodcing nothing worse than water and heat? "no protective clothing, not even a helmet, is required". Let's hope it's got a really good force field fitted to deflect road debris thrown up by the vehicle in front, not to mention flying insects determined to head but the rider.
Randy Moe
Crashing is at least part of the fun. I used to jump off my bike to practice falls. At age 66 I have stopped that, and now try to never fall again...
KeithPhillips
IMO bikes in a hundred years time will look nothing like this at all. This concept is a creation of 2016 designers. In a hundred years time this concept will be compared to the model A Ford. I won't be around to tell you I told you so neither will the designers and readers of this article. I would love to be a fly on the wall in 3016. If only to see what bikes will look like.
possum1
No helmet, really. I ride in rain, through clouds of bugs, behind trucks carrying live animals ( but not for long ). Helmets are really useful - long before the collision you hope will never happen - just for their comfort and protection against normal riding hazards. As a long distance rider, I am also interested in luggage carrying capability, and fuel range, also provision for a pillion. Perhaps the Motorrad should go talk to some real riders and ask what they want in their future bikes.
Stephen N Russell
Id ride this BIG Time but still need helmet anyway.
Noel K Frothingham
Don't misinterpret the companies statement Manufacturers saying that their product is so safe that customers no longer need head protection if consumers ride this particular bike are treading on very thin and melting ice. National, state, and local governments make the laws. Only they can change those laws.
Nik
Doesn't look like it would be much use for a camping holiday for two.