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The Sports Bike is a type of '''Ground Car'''.
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The [[Fringian Sports Bike|Sports Bike]] is a type of '''Ground Car'''.
  
 
== Description / Specifications ==
 
== Description / Specifications ==
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=== Hull / Suspension ===
 
=== Hull / Suspension ===
 
An open frame constructed from steel, containing the exposed mechanical components.
 
An open frame constructed from steel, containing the exposed mechanical components.
* ''Length'': 2.1m, ''Width'': 0.8m, ''Height'': 0.8m.
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* ''Length'': 2.0m, ''Width'': 0.8m, ''Height'': 0.8m.
* ''Overall Volume'': 1.4m³ (0.1 dTons).
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* ''Overall Volume'': 1.3m³ (0.1 dTons).
 
* ''Unloaded Weight'': 170 kg.
 
* ''Unloaded Weight'': 170 kg.
The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes road clearance. The enclosed volume of the frame hull is substantially lower.
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The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes road clearance. The enclosed volume of the frame hull is slightly lower.
  
The vehicle is fitted with a wheeled suspension system that fits into the frame hull.
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The vehicle has a wheeled suspension system that fits into the frame hull.
* The vehicle performs adequately on metalled surfaces and has a reasonable off-road capability.
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* The vehicle performs excellently on metalled surfaces but has a poor off-road capability.
  
 
=== Power / Transmission ===
 
=== Power / Transmission ===
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==== Performance ====
 
==== Performance ====
 
* ''Cruise Speed'': 160 kph, ''Top Speed'': 230 kph. ''Off-road Speed'': less than 25 kph.
 
* ''Cruise Speed'': 160 kph, ''Top Speed'': 230 kph. ''Off-road Speed'': less than 25 kph.
* ''Range'': 250 km at cruise, 170 km at top speed.
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* ''Range'': 320 km at cruise, 230 km at top speed.
  
 
=== Passengers / Cargo ===
 
=== Passengers / Cargo ===
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There is no internal storage but up to 0.3m³ of cargo may be stowed externally, typically in panniers and slung bags.
 
There is no internal storage but up to 0.3m³ of cargo may be stowed externally, typically in panniers and slung bags.
 
* ''Cargo Storage'': none.
 
* ''Cargo Storage'': none.
* ''Maximum load'': 140 kg (including passenger) before performance is impaired.
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* ''Maximum load'': 80 kg (including passenger) before performance is impaired.
  
 
=== Equipment ===
 
=== Equipment ===
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== History / Background ==
 
== History / Background ==
A sophisticated, precision engineered two-wheeled vehicle available in a variety of body styles and colors.
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A sophisticated, precision engineered two-wheeled vehicle available in a variety of body styles.
  
 
''See also'': [[Vehicles of the Distant Fringe]]
 
''See also'': [[Vehicles of the Distant Fringe]]
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[[Category: Land Vehicle]]
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[[Category: Ground Vehicle]]
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[[Category: Wheeled Vehicle]]
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[[Category: Civilian Vehicle]]
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[[Category: Personal Vehicle]]
 
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Latest revision as of 12:59, 23 June 2020

Sports Bike
Tech Level TL–6
Mass 0.1 Tons
Cost Cr45,000
Mode Ground (Wheeled)
Type Motorcycle
Speed 230 kph
Cargo 0m³ (+0.3m³)
Crew 1
Passengers (+1)
Armament none

The Sports Bike is a type of Ground Car.

Description / Specifications[edit]

The Sports Bike is a very small one person vehicle designed for the civilian market.

Hull / Suspension[edit]

An open frame constructed from steel, containing the exposed mechanical components.

  • Length: 2.0m, Width: 0.8m, Height: 0.8m.
  • Overall Volume: 1.3m³ (0.1 dTons).
  • Unloaded Weight: 170 kg.

The overall volume measures the vehicles maximum dimensions and includes road clearance. The enclosed volume of the frame hull is slightly lower.

The vehicle has a wheeled suspension system that fits into the frame hull.

  • The vehicle performs excellently on metalled surfaces but has a poor off-road capability.

Power / Transmission[edit]

A small highly tuned internal combustion power plant using hydrocarbon fuel. The fuel is contained within a small protected tank.

Performance[edit]

  • Cruise Speed: 160 kph, Top Speed: 230 kph. Off-road Speed: less than 25 kph.
  • Range: 320 km at cruise, 230 km at top speed.

Passengers / Cargo[edit]

The crew facilities consist of a single lateral seat mounted on the top of the frame: a passenger may sit directly behind the driver. The driver's position is fitted with basic mechanical controls. A console provides data such as engine temperature and velocity.

There is no internal storage but up to 0.3m³ of cargo may be stowed externally, typically in panniers and slung bags.

  • Cargo Storage: none.
  • Maximum load: 80 kg (including passenger) before performance is impaired.

Equipment[edit]

Headlights and running lights.

History / Background[edit]

A sophisticated, precision engineered two-wheeled vehicle available in a variety of body styles.

See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe

References & Contributors / Sources[edit]

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