Last Updated on February 13, 2023 by Leepu Da Maxim
Well, Ford doesn’t make any motorcycles. Ford is a very renowned American multinational automobile brand it mainly manufactures cars and trucks. Ford only manufactures personal transportation and commercial transportation but not motorcycles.
How Close Has Ford Come To Making A Motorcycle?
Ford filed a patent application for a car with an integrated, deployable, autonomous electric motorcycle, which the US Patent Office published in 2018.
The multimodal commuter transportation gear, according to the application, combines a car with a combustion engine and an electric motorcycle. The vehicle’s inspiration and justification come from “few availability and economical parking places in urban areas” as well as areas where internal combustion engines are prohibited.
Ford’s engineers got down to business after describing other alternatives such as hanging a bicycle off a bike rack, an autonomous unicycle, and lastly, the tried-and-true motorcycle in a pickup truck bed.
The patent application describes the “multimodal transportation equipment” as “a passenger car featuring a driver’s seat, a passenger seat, and a center console.” A self-driving electric motorcycle is also included in the vehicle to secure and release the bike from the passenger car. The car’s central console would be made out of the motorcycle’s seat.
When drivers reach their imaginary parking location, they will release the motorcycle from inside the automobile by opening a hatch in the front end, similar to an Alien baby emerging from a host’s chest.
The car with the integrated motorcycle may be only a whim of an engineer. However, when Ford announced its first-quarter 2018 financial results, it also altered its strategic framework for the future. “Autonomous technology” and “growing a mobility platform,” two of the framework’s aspects, were defined in flowery but ambiguous language.
Ford Debuts e-bikes At The Mobile World Congress
Automobile manufacturers are increasingly seeking new revenue streams, with many building so-called smart transportation systems.
Ford’s e-bikes are available in two varieties: one for commuting and another for couriers.
Both are connected to a smartphone app with step-by-step directions.
Ford’s e-bike trial is part of its smart mobility concept, and the company is interested in seeing how such bicycles interact with cars and public transportation.
Traffic issues and overly long distances have proved to have a significant economic and social impact on towns. According to the European Commission, congestion costs the European Union about 100 billion euros per year.
According to research conducted by the Office for National Statistics in the United Kingdom, each minute added to a commute affects commuters’ anxiety, happiness, and overall well-being.
Both Ford e-bikes have a 200-watt motor and a 9-amp-hour battery that gives electric pedal assistance at speeds up to 25 kilometers per hour (15mph).
Rear-facing cameras provide cyclists with an alarm system that vibrates both handlebars to tell them when a car is approaching. By lighting up the handlebars, sensors also alert motorists to the presence of the e-bike.
An app – now only available on the iPhone 6 – gives step-by-step guidance, planning a commuter’s entire trip from driving to a train station to catching the train and finishing the journey on an e-bike. It also provides route information, so if rail service is canceled, it may offer an alternative mode of transportation.
Riders can also get directions using a Bluetooth earpiece that uses haptic touch technology to tell them whether to turn left or right.
What Companies Have Motorcycle And Car Production And How Would A Ford Motorcycle Look?
Honda, BMW, Suzuki, and Peugeot already produce automobiles and motorcycles. They’ve effectively managed both performances and show no symptoms of aging or difficulty with one due to the other. With ‘The Sports Ride,’ Yamaha likewise attempts to break into the four-wheeled market.
But what if McLaren, Ford Mustang, Porsche, and Rolls-Royce were to produce motorcycles? For sure, that would be fantastic, but how would they seem? Let’s explore our imaginations below:
Ford Mustang Chopper!
That is just what the Ford Mustang represented 60 years ago, and it continues to do so now. What else could have paid homage to this famous muscle concept? It wouldn’t be anything else than the Chopper, another prominent American ideal.
One gets a laid-back, low, and rebellious riding experience on a comfortable seat, and big handlebar-mounted fairings resembling Batman’s mask contribute to the motorcycle’s massive stature. The Mustang-inspired headlamps are spot-on, and the bodywork has been given smooth creases and contours throughout. The powerful appearance is kept in check by the colossal tires upfront.
Rolls-Royce Bagger?
Rolls Bagger is the top of the line, and it’s about to set new standards in terms of comfort, convenience, power, style, and, most importantly, craftsmanship. The Rolls-Royce Phantom, a luxury yacht in its eighth generation, is an example. A luxury bagger would be the natural progression of such a vehicle.
There isn’t a better level of luxury attainable on two wheels than knowing it’s produced by RR. The imposing front gets a massive grille and fender with the flying diamond, a sign of wealth. Underneath all that armor is another tremendous construct capable of propelling even someone of such proportions to superhuman speeds.
Café Racer Porsche?
Porsche is known for its appreciation of retro styling. Take, for example, their most recognizable vehicle, the Porsche 911. It hasn’t altered much since its inception, and it’s still in charge of providing the best driving experience to its clients. Over short distances, it’s quick, elegant, and enjoyable. The Café-Racers are the same way.
The 911-inspired Porsche Café Racer maintains the 911’s vintage-yet-modern appearance with the famous headlight unit honed in the front cowl. The car’s curves may be observed on the fuel tank and other bodywork.
Most importantly, the boxer engine pays admirable homage to the German brand’s architectural choices.
Sport-bike McLaren!
McLaren is familiar with looking good and going fast as a prominent European sports car manufacturer. Because they are its most vital attributes, it was only logical to turn it into a fast-paced superbike with a full fairing and a front cowl based on the face of the recently debuted 720S.
The McLaren ‘Papaya Orange’ metallic flake preserves the ties with the coloring philosophy, and the twin headlamp system gives away the image of a menacing machine. The car’s 720 horsepower allows it to go from 0 to 60 in under six seconds.
Ford would indeed have a significant impact on the Motorcycle industry if they decided to make one.
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