[Moto] The flying motorcycle that is already on sale with an exorbitant price

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The XTurismo is a large single-seater vehicle that promises to reach 100 km / h and costs, in exchange, about 600,000 euros.

The future of the automotive industry seems to be, in part, up in the air. More and more brands and companies are developing flying cars or air taxis, but there are also those who seek to give this approach to two wheels (metaphorical, in this case). The XTurismo is the first flying motorcycle that can be bought, although its price is quite high: 77.7 million yen, which at the current exchange rate is about 600,000 euros.

It has been developed by A.L.I. Technologies, a Japanese startup that has the backing of big-name firms like Kyocera and Mitsubishi.

 

Its format follows the lines established with aerial cars, opting for a drone-style configuration. The main body, which looks more like a jet ski than a road one, has powerful rotors at its four ends to move and make vertical takeoffs and landings. In addition, it has two skates with which to lean on the ground

It is a vehicle of considerable size, if one takes into account that it is a motorcycle: 3.7 meters in length, 2.4 meters in width and 1.5 meters in height. Despite the size, there is only room for one person and this person cannot weigh more than 100 kilos.

 

Although no technical data has been provided, such as the power or the capacity of its batteries (it is electric), it has been confirmed that it has a range of 40 minutes and that it reaches a maximum speed of up to 100 km / h.

A.L.I. Technologies has presented the model at the Fuji circuit, where it demonstrated its capabilities, apparently with rather reduced mobility and agility.

 

The XTurismo can already be purchased and deliveries will begin during the first half of 2022, but its buyers will have the problem that today practically nowhere in the world there is legislation to operate this type of aeronautics, at least in public spaces.

It is not the first attempt to create a flying motorcycle. Months ago, The Speeder was unveiled, a model that promises a range of up to 30 minutes, 240 km / h peak and 4,500 meters of altitude; but at the moment it is a project and has not been translated into a production model.

 

Link: https://motor.elpais.com/motos/la-moto-voladora-que-ya-se-puede-comprar/