SBU, Sepeda motor dengan satu roda ala sirkus

Kalian pasti pernah melihat salah satu adegan sirkus dimana ada seseorang yang mengendarai sepeda beroda satu kemudian mengayuhnya sambil menjaga keseimbangan agar tak jatuh dari sepeda. Kini adegan itu bisa dilakukan dengan sepeda motor lho. Adalah SBO (kepanjanganya : Self Balancing Unicycle). Sepeda motor unik ini mempunyai satu roda layaknya sepeda sirkus.

Sepeda motor ini menggunakan tenaga baterai bertipe LiFePO4. Dengan tenaga baterai LiFePO4, sepeda motor ini bisa melaju hingga kecepatan 10 mil per jam atau sekitar 16 km per jam.

Berikut adalah spesifikasi SBU :

* Style: 1-seat, open-top, single-wheel-drive electric self balancing unicycle.
* Drivetrain: Direct drive, variable speed with electronic motor control.
* Motor: Permanent magnet brushless DC motor with variable drive.
* Efficiency: 85%
* Throttle: Rider lean detection determines speed and direction.
* Chassis: High strength 7005 aluminum frame.
* Seat: Deluxe gel unicycle saddle, adjustable height.
* Suspension: The tire and your body.
* Wheel: Heavy duty alloy hub motor.
* Tire: Quality high PSI. Size: 20?x2.125?
* Brakes: 1000W regenerative braking via the hub motor.
* Acceleration: 0 to 10 mph in 1 second
* Speed: About 10 mph (depending on the rider’s weight)
* Range: About 12 miles (depending on the terrain)
* Battery Life: Over 1000 cycles.
* Battery: Custom high quality LiFePO4 lithium-ion phosphate 38.4 volt battery.
* Full Charge Time: About 2 hours.
* Charger: Custom international 2A fast charger. 100 to 240VAC.
* Built: Camas, Washington USA
* Dimensions:
* Overall length (in. / mm) 20.0 / 508.0
* Overall width – pedals folded: (in. / mm) 13.5 / 342.9
* Overall width – pedals ready to ride: (in. / mm) 17.0 / 431.8
* Overall height: (in. / mm) 34.5 / 876.3
* Curb weight (lbs/kgs) 29 / 13
* Leg Room (in./mm) unlimited / unlimited
* Front Head Room (in./mm) unlimited / unlimited
* Front Shoulder Room (in./mm) unlimited / unlimited

Sumber: http://sekedar-tahu.blogspot.com/2010/10/sbu-sepeda-motor-dengan-satu-roda-ala.html#ixzz1RZUWr3A8