TOKYO, October 26- Japanese startup backed by Soccer player Keisuke Honda unveils Hoverbike worth $68000 which went on sale on Tuesday. The company hopes to swap its supercar for Hoverbike.
The Hoverbike has been named ‘’ XTurismo Limited Edition’’. It is equipped with a conventional engine and four battery-powered motors. Also, promises to fly for almost 40 minutes up to 100 kph (62 mph).
It seems straight out of Sci-fi-film, the Hoverbike was demonstrate at a racing track in Fuji. For fans of flying, this is something incredible. They will love it.
Company details
A.L.I Technologies is a Japan-based company that has a vision for the future of transport: a flying motorcycle. Chief Executive Daisuke Katano told Reuters, ‘’ until now the choice has been to move on the ground or at scale in the sky. We hope to offer a new method of movement.’’
Katano told Reuters that the use of the Hoverbike limit to sites- and will not be allow to fly over Japan’s packed roads. However, the bike can be use by rescue teams to access difficult locations.
He also added that the strict regulations driven by safety concerns can extend the bike’s potential application.
Science fiction flying Cars
Meanwhile, companies including California-based startup Joby Aviation, HT Aero, a flying startup backed by Chines Electric Company are also working on flying cars. Additionally, Honda Motors revealed last month that it has been developing a flying car.
Ben Gardner, of Pinsent Masons, told BBC News that vehicles once considered like far-distant future. Now its becoming more tangible every year. However, the will take time to consider roadworthy under the laws.
He says, ‘’ The current trialing of emerging technologies such as driverless cars, autonomous robots and drones shows there is a blueprint for new forms of transport to move out of the realms of science fiction and into the real world.’’
A.L.I backers including industrial heavyweights Mitsubishi Electric and Kyocera start taking orders for the bike the same day it was unveil.