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Self Reconfiguring UNO Motorcycle to Enter Mass Production

Massachusetts-based company BPG Motors is about to revolutionize the two-wheeled world, by working on commercializing the battery electric UNO vehicle, a special type of personal transportation. The thing that makes it so special is that UNO rides with two wheels side by side at low speeds and transforms to have the wheels in-line like a traditional motorcycle at higher speeds.

The chairman and founder of the company, 21 year-old inventor Ben Gulak, says the initial UNOs will have high end scooter like performance, but be nimble enough to turn 360 degrees in a 3 foot area.

“I wanted something that you could bring indoors, and charge in your apartment. Right now with electric scooters, one of the problems is that there’s nowhere to charge them, and they get vandalized on the road,”
Gulak said.

The UNO uses gyroscopic control systems to remain balanced while in Uno mode, while maintaining conventional motorcycle steering and handling.

The UNO works in two stages. At lower speeds, the wheels remain parallel providing the rider with a small compact and highly maneuverable urban commuting vehicle. However, as the vehicle accelerates, the wheels splay apart, realign and transform the UNO into a traditional motorcycle while moving, for a more stable and therefore safer platform.

Gulak hopes to produce an initial run of 30 bikes, within the next 8 to 12 months. They will be limited to a top speed of 35 mph (56km/h) because of liability issues, and will be priced for enthusiasts at around US$25,000. However, the top speed will likely increase in the near future, while the price should drop to around US$6,500.

You can find out more on the subject by visiting the project's Facebook page.
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