Jet Powered Moped

the YSR 50 is a full tilt motorcycle, with clutch, shifter, etc.

Technically, a moped is a hybrid motorcycle-pedal bike

so these guys have a GREAT project, turbine powered YSR. But it is NOT a moped.

thanks

Depends on maybe where you are, but over here the definition of a moped is anything under 50cc. So for me, it's a moped.

I used to have a 50cc moped, with 5 gears and clutch.

Jet Powered Moped

Not a moped.

MO-tor + PED-al.

No pedals, no moped.

Jet Powered Moped

Thanks for putting us up on the site! I have to add to the comments here about the bike being a moped. Although it is technically a full motorcycle, and not a moped, I have no objections to it being called a moped. Moped is the designation many localities give small motorcycles, and it can be a blessing in disguise. Registering a moped is much easier, although there are a few limitations to what streets you can ride on. Obviously, you will be told not to try to ride a moped on the highway. My YSRs are registered as motorcycles, but the average kid would probably be better off registering as a moped. Some communities do register anything 50cc or under as a moped. I guess it just depends on where you live and want to ride. Question though. Would it still qualify as a moped with the jet engine in it? Thanks for viewing the website, and I'll keep the updates coming!

Russ

Bad Brothers Racing

re: Jet Powered Moped

Hi Russ. Thanks for your comments. To me, moped is now in generic land, ie, like people say "I'm goign to Xerox this paper" on a Canon copier, or "I'm Hovering the rug" with a Philips.

Moped has become a general term for any PTW under 50 cc. Now in your case, I'd say your turbine doesn't have cyclinders, so I guess it could classify as under 50cc, so technically, you're a moped. ;-)

Jet Powered Moped

Quebec law classifies a vehicle with 2 or 3 wheels and an engine displacement of less than 50cc equiped with an automatic transmisson as a moped or scooter requiring no liscence to drive if you hold a regular drivers liscence (or 6d wich can be obtained at 14 years old).

p.s the transmission restriction is not very strictly inforced... there are 6 speed manuel race "scooters" around (aprilia rs 50, derbi gpr50, ect.).

Jet Powered Moped

Can you send full details about this and other gas turbine powered motorcycles of all times?

I've heard about the Y2K and one very bizarre thrust powered bike using an airplane engine with a so strange Y shaped exhaust duct... are there others?

Please answer soon and have fun!

Chuck