Fringian Sports Bike

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

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

Hull / Suspension

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

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

Performance

• 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

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

Headlights and running lights.

History / Background

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

See also: Vehicles of the Distant Fringe

References & Contributors / Sources

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• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Scout Emeritus Adie Alegoric Stewart of the IISS
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science