I’ve always wanted to have a motorcycle that provides the protection and stability of a car. The Piaggion MP3 for instance does have three wheels, but it does not have the “caged” sensation that you have when you’re already in it. However, the Peraves Mono Tracer seems to have what I have been looking for. That’s because it has clearly paved the way for a bike that gives you that ultimate car/bike sensation.
The Mono Tracer seems to jump straight out of a Japanese tokusatsu, but the thing is, it’s even better. That’s because it allows two people inside, while giving you a scooter-like fuel economy at the same time. It simply blurs the line between a car and a bike and this might just be the perfect ride to get you off heavy traffic and rising gas prices.
Performance wise, the Mono Tracer can accelerate from 0-60 mph in only 4.8 seconds. Also, it has an MPG rating pegged at 65, which is enough to get you around the city the whole day without even refueling. Because of its revolutionary approach, the Mono Tracer was named as one of the best inventions of the year by Time Magazine.
On the other hand, the precursor to the Mono Tracer, the Ecomobile was built way back in 1982; by a former Swiss Air Pilot named Alfred Wagner. Intrigued by combining traits of a car and a bike, he tinkered with the idea for several years before releasing several prototypes later on. The Ecomobile was sold in Europe and Japan, before a fire put the whole production on hold.
Today, Wagner and his sons are definitely on vengeance mode with the Mono Tracer. Basically, this eccentric-looking hybrid uses carbon fiber that is made even tougher with aluminum. Unlike typical motorcycles, it has two outriggers at the left and right sides, which prevent the vehicle from losing its balance. When it comes to power, it gets its boost from its 1200-cc BMW engine, which is enough to generate at least 113-horsewpower. That seems quite small, but you have to remember that this car/bike is only about 1000 lbs. Also, you’ll also be getting air conditioning and stereo for the standard package.
Unfortunately, the Mono Tracer isn’t ready to go big time just yet, because Wagner and company can only manage producing 100 of this car/bikes. So how do you drive it? Basically it’s a lot like a motorcycle, although instead of levers, you use pedals for braking. Moreover, it can corner at angle of 52 degrees, while having enough traction to keep your equilibrium in check. However, the Mono Tracer seems a little bit too pricey at 70,000 USD. However, in terms of performance and looks, this one beats everything there is.
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