Yamaha's Deinonychus Electric Motorcycle

["Richard W. Travsky" <rtravsky@uwyo.edu>]

yes, really.

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http://www.yamaha-motor.co.jp/global/news/2005/10/05/tms.html

DEINONYCHUS (Special exhibition model: prototype)

Taking full advantage of the greater chassis design freedom afforded by an 
in-wheel motor, this is Yamaha's proposal of a completely new type of 
two-wheel-drive (2WD) EV (electric vehicle) with "Stretch & Shrink" 
functions in the vertical and horizontal directions that brings a very 
Yamaha joy of riding. In addition to the great drivability of the 2WD it 
is possible to adjust not only the riding position but also the silhouette 
of the chassis to fit the rider's body size, riding environment, road 
surface conditions and personal preference. This is Yamaha's proposal of a 
bike of the future that offers the kind of personal fit only possible with 
an electric vehicle.

I suppose it would be great for getting about in the field, eh?