Are they bicycles or motorcycles? Something in between, says BMW of its Vision AMBY concept two-wheelers
The German carmaker has unveiled the electrically-powered vehicle in two versions: one with pedals and the other without. The BMW i Vision AMBY requires pedalling to gain assistance from the electric drive, and the Motorrad Vision AMBY is accelerated using a throttle grip and has footrests instead of pedals.
But the German firm has put a different spin on things by giving the bikes the ability to automatically adjust their top speeds using geofencing to detect the roads they are on. BMW says there is no legal basis yet for a vehicle with a modular speed concept in its home German market, and the idea behind the AMBY is to prompt legislation that might enable this kind of set-up.
For those who want to stay fit while they commute, the pedal-assisted i Vision AMBY is a regular e-bike with 27.5 inch wheels and a range of up to 300km.The pedal-less Motorrad Vision AMBY weighs just 65kg, making it significantly lighter and more agile than other motorbikes. It has chunky treads on the 26-inch front wheel and 24-inch rear wheel, and is designed as a go-anywhere enduro machine. Like regular motorcycles it has front and rear lights.
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