The world's first flying bike is here, and it will cost you $682,000. Meet XTURISMO, which is from Japan A.L.I. Technologies' new aircraft.
Decades ago, "flying cars" and "hovering bicycles" were common terms in fantasy conversations about futurism and innovation. Today, it almost looks like the next big step in the industry, and it's already here. Straight out of the sci-fi movies, the next leap in the auto industry is to get those wheels to the ground. It's a very difficult task, but it's a cornerstone of automotive mobility. However, as it seems, it seems that there is a Japanese who may have succeeded. Meet A.L.I Tech and their new "Xturismo Limited Edition" hover bikes in preparation for the next few years.
Powering the hover are four electric motors and an internal combustion engine running on gasoline fuel. Upon closer inspection, you'll notice that it uses six blades to lift and navigate – two larger blades at the front and two on the back, two on each side. It promises to fly at speeds of up to 100 km / h for 40 minutes. While the top speed of the hovering bike has not yet been announced, according to the brand, the 100 appears to be the economic speed of flight. In terms of dimensions, it is 3.7 meters long, 2.4 meters wide and 1.5 meters high. Unfortunately, it only offers a single-seat setup, limiting the fun. All in all, the XTURISMO flying bike weighs about 300 kg.
"Air mobility is expected to expand in the future, but first, it is expected to be used in circuits, mountainous, offshore and catastrophic times." I am excited to introduce it as a first step in the ongoing XTURISMO and as one of the new ways of life," said Daisuke Katano, president and CEO of ALI Technologies.
Although you can book the XTURISMO Limited Edition today for 77.7 million yen, deliveries will begin next year. Only 200 such hovercraft will be produced on this run. The company also plans to launch an all-electric hover bike by 2025.