http://www.turbinetecsystems.de/images/Y2KBike.jpg
Yup. That's been around for a while. It was even in that crappy movie Torque.
jay leno has one, I saw it on a show on the discovery channel. Ive heard its not aspowerful asyou woud expect. It doesn't excelerate like a jet fighter, but it has no "real" top speed-- they said it will just keep gaining speed as you give it more throttle. they also ponted out that there is a few second delay between when you let off the throttle and the bike actually slows making it difficult to ide on the street
Quote from: ktrimthey also ponted out that there is a few second delay between when you let off the throttle and the bike actually slows making it difficult to ide on the street
That's a 'feature' of turbine engines. They like constant speeds. There's a definite delay while they spool up after you throw the coals on the fire, and similarly to wind down when you reel it back in.
I have a sneaking suspicion that that bike wasn't designed with stop & go city traffic in mind. :roll:
There are a lot of better ways to make 320 hp on a bike.
And, if what you're looking for is fighter jet-like accelleration (and you have a stupid amount of money to toss about) don't play around...get in line for one of these:
(http://www.avidyne.com/images/atg_javelin.jpg)
Quote from: Jake DThere are a lot of better ways to make 320 hp on a bike.
Like decals shorts and flip flops?
Yep. And 1500 cc, NO2 and a turbo.