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Ah, yes, it's on Wikipedia and source is here http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elio-motors-unveils-engine-prototype-300046830.html http://www.prnewswire.

by listic 11y ago

Ah, yes, it's on Wikipedia and source is here http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elio-motors-unveils-engine-prototype-300046830.html http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elio-motors-unveils-... Well, it's quite a reasonable engine for a target weight of 570 kg (1,250 lb), but with that weight I doubt it will go by as a motorcycle in any jusrsdiction, or will it, in the US? Also, stated fuel efficiency happens to be 84 mpg-US highway, but only 60 mpg-US EPA blended, which is good, but not that surprising. What is surprising though, is how did they managed to achieve great safety rating?

bri3d 11y ago
Whether or not it's a motorcycle in the US will depend on the state. Most states count 3-wheelers as motorcycles, which is how the Polaris Slingshot, which weighs more and does not meet auto crash standards, is sold in the US. The US federal definition of a motorcycle is basically anything you can drive that has less than four wheels.