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McLaren P1 – Finally Faster Than A Motorcycle

McLaren P1 – Finally Faster Than A Motorcycle

McLaren P1 – Finally Faster Than A Motorcycle

The McLaren P1 is the first production car that is faster than a motorcycle. See how it stacks up and find out why it has bikes beat.

By Sean MacDonald 31 October 2013

Amarok P1 unmasked

Amarok P1 unmasked

Amarok P1 unmasked

Two weeks ago, HFL contributor and motorcycle designer Michael Uhlarik showed you the first images of his new motorcycle, the Amarok P1 TTXGP competitor. Unlike most other electric racers, it's pursuing a radically reduced weight over high power output and huge battery capacity, something Michael hopes will endow it with 250GP-like performance and handling. Now, here’s an in depth look at the fi...

By HFL Staff 26 April 2011

If you want an electric motorcycle designed right, you’ve got to design it yourself

If you want an electric motorcycle designed right, you’ve got to design it yourself

If you want an electric motorcycle designed right, you’ve got to design it yourself

Ever since I saw the first modern electric scooters in the middle of last decade, I’ve felt the time was right to start approaching motorcycle design like that of an airplane, integrating the body, frame and battery into the same structure. Doing so can drastically reduce size, weight and complication, all of which I hope I’ve achieved with this, the Amarok P1. Unlike the giants it will race a...

By Michael Uhlarik 17 April 2011

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