Новые технологии шагают по планете семимильными in steps. And sometimes they even go ... And what would you think? Even on one-wheeled motorcycles! Yes, yes, this transport is not the imagination of the writers of science fiction films, but today's reality. Moreover, some one-wheeled motorcycles are already being mass-produced, are being marketed, are being purchased by owners, and are romping through the streets. And what's surprising if the pace of life of large cities dictates its own conditions? No one wants to hang around for hours in traffic jams, and one-wheeled motorcycle traffic jams are not terrible. Maneuverable and lightweight, it will overcome any street congestion, and if necessary it can be taken out from a crowd of people and cars just in the hands. What is this amazing transport, how does it work and who drives it? Let's talk about everything in order.
Enthusiasts - that's who makes progress!Where a professional will say: "This is impossible!", An amateur inspired by a dream will try again and again until it reaches a result. This is how the amazing development of Italian technicians appeared back in 1923. The diameter of the wheel was 14 feet, and, according to contemporaries, this vehicle could reach speeds of one and a half hundreds of kilometers per hour! Its most amazing feature is the position of the pilot inside the wheel.
Today, the word "sigvey" knows mostthe townsfolk. It is this transport that is the prototype on the basis of which modern unicycle motorcycles are developed. "What is similar in them if the Segway is two-wheeled?" - you ask. And the whole thing is in the principle of maintaining balance. Both of these seemingly unstable vehicles operate on the same principle. Their center of gravity is located in a position that allows you to maintain the stability and stability of the trajectory during driving. Both of them weigh relatively little, develop approximately the same small speed, run on batteries.
Not to be confused with Renault! These are completely different brands.
Developer Chris Hofman set to work in 2008year and very soon presented to the world their unusual motorcycles with one wheel. The story of their appearance is also incredible - the idea came to mind the daughter of Hoffman. It was she who drew the sketch and asked her father to make an unusual transport for her. The designer caught on such an idea and began to develop. And very soon a small family hobby turned into a big family business. This is how Ryno appeared - a one-wheeled motorcycle, considered the best in the world.
It is noteworthy that the new development of the companyThe Inventist, a Solowheel one-wheeled motorcycle, was presented to the general public at a prestigious toy show in New York. However, this transport is not a toy at all. Solowheel is equipped with a charger, is easy to assemble and disassemble, and is quite inexpensive (about $ 250).
От "Рино" он отличается полным отсутствием систем controls and saddles. Riding on it is carried out by distributing its own weight of the pilot. And these one-wheeled motorcycles can accelerate up to 20 km / h.
Eighteen-year-old genius Ben Gulak once took and came up with a completely unusual vehicle - a motorcycle on a twin wheel. His brainchild was named Uno.
The uniqueness of the model is that the verticalthe position is ensured by gyroscopic technology, and each of the twin wheels is connected to an electric motor and has an independent suspension. This design ensures uniform distribution of energy throughout the system.
Ben Gulak's unicycle motorcycles are prettysimple construction, very simple operation and low weight. The pilot only needs to control the steering wheel directly. To go forward, you need to bend slightly, and for braking - tilt the body weight back. According to a talented developer who even developed spare parts for motorcycles, Uno can manage a child too.
These one-wheeled motorcycles weigh more than their counterparts - as much as 176 kg. But the speed develops just incredible! Developer Lime Ferguson assures that the "Hornet" can accelerate to 230 km / h.
In its device, this motorcycle is very similar to the "Sigvey", has the same twin wheels and a motor located on a single axis. Gyroscopic sensors control the system.
Despite the seeming instability,one-wheeled motorcycles are quite reliable transport. They have already managed to establish themselves in urban environments, showing excellent maneuverability. Their electric motors do not harm the environment. With mass use, compact single-wheeled motorcycles and scooters can significantly reduce the load on transport hubs, reducing the number of urban traffic jams to a minimum. Not familiar to the happy owners of this vehicle and the problem of parking.
