Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Hydrogen, Suzuki, On Two Wheels, Green Daily
Suzuki Crosscage is now a runner
Click on the image for more shots of the Suzuki Crosscage in action
We've been keeping tabs on Suzuki's innovative Crosscage concept bike since its debut at the last Tokyo Auto Show. Since then, Suzuki and Intelligent Energy, makers of the fuel cell ENV bike and the fuel cell powering the Crosscage, have been working hard on making this vehicle workable. It's apparently paid dividends, as you can see from the pictures of the bike in operation. From what we can tell, this machine is, in fact, fully operational and is running on electricity. Even exotic parts such as the single-sided front fork and rear swingarm are present and accounted for on the running version of the prototype. Very thin-section tires are used for their low rolling resistance, which should translate into extended range. The seat features an innovative flip-up action, allowing the hydrogen tank to be refilled. There is a full digital dash atop the bars including a tachometer and speedometer. We're rather surprised that this bike has gotten so far in the design stage in such short order. Keep up the good work, Suzuki!
Gallery: Suzuki Crosscage in Action
[Source: Solo Moto via Hell For Leather]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
wade 9:45AM (5/22/2008)
Sweet looking bike! How about making it a lithium-ion battery powered electric bike with a 70 mile range and 100 mph top speed. And sell it for $8,995. I'll mail my $500 (refundable, of course) deposit in today if delivery can be promised by December 2009.
I got my "invitation" to put a deposit down on one of the initial 250 production EVC Volta electric "bikes" (scooters?), but this Crosscage concept is MUCH more to my liking.
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danielgiancola 1:05PM (5/29/2008)
Come on Suzuki. Be the Dark Horse in this race. Get my Judge Dread Bike on the market so I can start sticking it to the black goo machine [that's short for big oil] which I despise. The time is now.
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ashish khatri 6:26AM (6/24/2008)
what is price in india of this cross cage bike.
where i can find it in india.
pls tell me its specifications & battery life & price of new battery after its life.
my mobile no. +91-9868786764
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Ric Taylor 2:36PM (2/11/2009)
Greetings. The time for Green Technology is yesterday! Way to go Suzuki, for taking the plunge. "Fast Buck" technologies, i.e., "if it ain't broke, don't fix it " are at best irresponsible, at worst, criminal. We need to be(come) good stewards over the environment. The time to do this is definitely Now! Best wishes to Suzuki and to all that follow suit. I would rather do 50 mph, cleanly, than 100 mph without regard.
Ride Clean/Safe!
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