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Suzuki Explores Futuristic Alternative Energy, Archaic Internal Combustion Ideas with Tokyo Concepts

Friday October 26, 2007
Suzuki Crosscage

Remember Intelligent Energy? Their ambitious electric and hydrogen fuel cell-powered ENV bike made waves with its mountain bike-inspired construction, and the British company has now teamed up with Suzuki to build the Crosscage, yet another concept showing at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show. The motorcycle features a lightweight air-cooled fuel-cell system and a high-performance secondary lithium-ion battery intended to save the planet, though aesthetes might simply appreciate its zoomy snout and unusual profile.

Suzuki Biplane

Also showing at the Suzuki booth is the Biplane, a more Blade Runner-ish looking bike that's powered, ironically, by a good old fashioned internal combustion V-four. Neither aeronautical in appearance nor biplaned in function, its perimeter brakes and streamlined bodywork hint at the not-too-distant future, while its floating horse saddle-style seat keeps one foot in the past.

Suzuki's also displaying their newly redesigned Hayabusa and their 'Busa-powered B-King, but all eyes, no doubt, will be trained on these flashy concepts.

For more on Suzuki, check out our 2008 Suzuki motorcycle lineup photo gallery, and stay tuned for specs and images of their two latest product announcements: the 2008 GSX-R 600 and GSX-R 750.

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Comments

October 29, 2007 at 11:00 am
(1) Scottie says:

I agree that you would expect the Biplane to have the fuel-cell system. I’m still a cruiser guy, but i like the design.

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