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Hughlysses
Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 02:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)



Multi-fuel hybrid w/2-wheel drive!

http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2016/05/look- militarys-new-stealth-bikes/128577/
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Hootowl
Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 02:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Belt drive : )

Though, I wonder why they don't use the same drive mechanism on the rear that they do on the front. No chain or belt to wear or break. Could be the difference between completing the mission and getting killed.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 02:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

^ Apparently they're transmitting WAY more power to the rear than the front:

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Both bikes feature a front-wheel motor and rear motor but the Nightmare boasts a larger horsepower, 17 in front and 135 in back.



A 152 HP stealth dirt bike!
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Hootowl
Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 03:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Makes sense.
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Hootowl
Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 03:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Although, as much as they weigh, they're not exactly dirt bikes. A motor in the rear hub might still make sense, even if it weighed quite a bit.
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