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Author Topic: Toys I can't afford ... but would love to have.  (Read 3078 times)

Offline TechPro

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Toys I can't afford ... but would love to have.
« on: September 13, 2010, 07:13:53 AM »
Here's one ...
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/12/what-happens-when-you-leave-a-skateboard-and-a-tank-alone-in-a-d/

And on a suicidal note ... (can you say zero to sixty in 2.5 seconds?)
http://www.allpar.com/cars/concepts/tomahawk.html
and a short video ...


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Re: Toys I can't afford ... but would love to have.
« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2010, 07:52:22 AM »
That first one looked like a lot of fun, assuming you live where you have access to places you can ride it.

But the Tomahawk is a joke. Aside from ugly, it can't be ridden on public streets, at least not legally.  And those who have ridden it have called it a handling nightmare.  It's an embarrassment to the motorcycling world.

If 0-60 is your only criteria, there are far faster bikes that are affordable... in comparison... and handle.  Like the MV Augusta F4 Tamburini, or the Ducati Desmosedici RR, both of which will run circles around the Tomahawk.
« Last Edit: September 13, 2010, 08:46:01 AM by WillyP »
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Re: Toys I can't afford ... but would love to have.
« Reply #2 on: September 14, 2010, 05:42:44 AM »
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That first one looked like a lot of fun, assuming you live where you have access to places you can ride it.

We do. Trust me, we do. :)
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Re: Toys I can't afford ... but would love to have.
« Reply #3 on: September 14, 2010, 07:38:02 AM »
wait... a military vehicle (tank scooter)? don't tell me we're going to become like the frickin' chinese and their segways? D:
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Re: Toys I can't afford ... but would love to have.
« Reply #4 on: September 14, 2010, 12:46:48 PM »
Paint it back and mount dual semi-auto shotguns and a tow cable and you've got the perfect batcycle :D

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Re: Toys I can't afford ... but would love to have.
« Reply #5 on: September 14, 2010, 01:07:01 PM »
Forget semi-auto, slap AA-12's on there! Full auto! Plus you can switch to grenades if you want to mow down an entire wall.
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