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Hughlysses
| Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 02:00 pm: |
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Multi-fuel hybrid w/2-wheel drive! http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2016/05/look- militarys-new-stealth-bikes/128577/ |
Hootowl
| Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 02:22 pm: |
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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. |
Hughlysses
| Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 02:34 pm: |
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^ Apparently they're transmitting WAY more power to the rear than the front:
quote: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! |
Hootowl
| Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 03:42 pm: |
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Makes sense. |
Hootowl
| Posted on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 - 03:44 pm: |
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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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