Most of the displays were for cars, though I also came across these two-wheelers…
Yamaha Gen-Ryu concept
Equal parts bike, torpedo and art deco rocking horse, the Gen-Ryu features a 600cc inline four-cylinder gas engine paired with a high-output electric motor to equal the performance of a 1,000cc machine. The rigid aluminum body and long wheelbase are designed to enhance handling. A host of safety features, such as a rear-mounted CCD camera and LCD screen and a cornering light system, boost the rider’s safety.
Yamaha Deinonychus concept
Taking advantage of two in-wheel motors to free up space around this electric motorcycle’s frame, Yamaha installed a pair of electrohydraulic pistons that work in concert with extendable front forks to allow this bike to change its shape based on application. Fully extended, the pistons lengthen the chassis for cruising; when compressed, the pistons pull the wheels closer together and increase ground clearance for off-road tomfoolery. The two rocket-booster-looking canisters on the back are batteries, and the Deinonychus is designed to accommodate up to four of them depending on whether the rider would rather skim weight or ride for longer.
2007 Honda Goldwing
Starting in spring 2006, Honda’s flagship motorcycle will be available with the world’s first motorcycle airbag, able to inflate in 0.06 second and fully absorb the rider’s forward energy in 0.15 second (less time than it takes to blink an eye). This innovation represents a major advance in motorcycle safety.
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