Yacouba
Feline One
Yacouba
recently gave the world their first glimpse of the Feline One concept, that
looks inspired from the futuristic motorcycles from the movies. While there is
nothing new about such concept motorcycles being showcased here and there, this
one will be actually going into production and is expected to be for sale by
2016.
According
to the company, the Feline One concept will be launched with a 801 cc,
three-cylinder engine producing 170 bhp of power, transferred to the road via a
six speed gearbox. And with a weight of just 155 kg, it would do much more than
just crossing the 1:1 power-to-weight ratio, but deliver 1097 bhp per tonne.
Beneath
the unique bodywork is a futuristic frame that is constructed mainly out of
carbon fibre. The wheels, body, swingarm, girder forks and parts of the frame
are all made out of carbon fibre, the main reason behind the incredibly light
weight. For Braking, the Feline One would employ a 4-disc array at the front
with 230 mm rotors. For the rear, there will be a single-disc system with a 220
mm rotor providing the braking force.
Yacouba
Galle, the designer responsible for Feline One, said: ‘For 10 years I tested
the best machines around the world and my conclusion has been to make a
synthesis of two worlds : the best that I encountered and my vision of the
motorbike of the future, FELINE was born!’
Extensive
use of carbon fibre on various parts of the body and chassis keep the weight
down to just 155 kg.
For
such engineering and use of exquisite materials, there is of course a heavy
price associated. The Feline One might get a large number of admirers over the
world, but its actual buyers won’t be so many, as it would be priced around US$
280,000. But that’s is fine with Yacouba since the company plans to
manufacturer in limited numbers.
