{"id":725043,"date":"2010-04-28T01:44:32","date_gmt":"2010-04-28T05:44:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ecofriend.org\/entry\/airbag-equipped-izh-concept-motorcycle-aims-to-make-your-ride-safe\/"},"modified":"2010-04-28T01:44:32","modified_gmt":"2010-04-28T05:44:32","slug":"airbag-equipped-izh-concept-motorcycle-aims-to-make-your-ride-safe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.com\/index\/725043","title":{"rendered":"Airbag-equipped IZH concept motorcycle aims to make your ride safe"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.instablogsimages.com\/images\/2010\/04\/28\/2012-izh-concept_1_xRXES_69.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"2012 izh concept_1\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eco Factor:<\/strong> Low-emission motorcycle powered by a hybrid engine. <\/p>\n<p>Though stylish, motorcycles are often criticized for the lack of proper safety systems. Designer Igor Chak is trying to better the credentials of motorcycles with a new concept that combines style, safety and eco-friendliness in a single package. <\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.instablogsimages.com\/images\/2010\/04\/28\/2012-izh-concept_2_lIxNd_69.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"2012 izh concept_2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Dubbed the 2012 IZH Concept, the motorcycle is equipped with dual airbags, a front side crumple zone, proximity camera and braking system, night vision, traction control, magnetic brakes, hydraulic back-up system and electronically controlled clutch, brake and throttle system.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.instablogsimages.com\/images\/2010\/04\/28\/2012-izh-concept_3_ZxpgZ_69.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"2012 izh concept_3\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The low-emission motorcycle is designed to be powered by a hybrid drivetrain that includes a 140hp V-Twin engine made of 50 percent heat resistant plastic and a 60W electric engine fueled by lithium sulfide batteries with a 2 speed gearbox built into the rim. <\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.instablogsimages.com\/images\/2010\/04\/28\/2012-izh-concept_4_gBVWQ_69.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"2012 izh concept_4\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In addition to a load of safety equipment the motorcycle also includes a 3D LCD display, GPS navigation system, mobile phone integration, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi and is claimed to be 4G wireless ready. <\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.instablogsimages.com\/images\/2010\/04\/28\/2012-izh-concept_5_ytvRi_69.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"2012 izh concept_5\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.instablogsimages.com\/images\/2010\/04\/28\/2012-izh-concept_6_g5P7g_69.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"2012 izh concept_6\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.instablogsimages.com\/images\/2010\/04\/28\/2012-izh-concept_7_lIPoW_69.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"2012 izh concept_7\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.instablogsimages.com\/images\/2010\/04\/28\/2012-izh-concept_8_mXn7b_69.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"2012 izh concept_8\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.instablogsimages.com\/images\/2010\/04\/28\/2012-izh-concept_9_5vCVX_69.jpg?w=780\" alt=\"2012 izh concept_9\"\/><\/p>\n<p><object width=\"550\" height=\"460\"><param name=\"movie\" value=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/v\/OP0S5wchRHw&#038;hl=en_US&#038;fs=1&#038;color1=0x234900&#038;color2=0x4e9e00\"><\/param><param name=\"allowFullScreen\" value=\"true\"><\/param><param name=\"allowscriptaccess\" value=\"always\"><\/param><\/object><\/p>\n<p>Via: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.yankodesign.com\/2010\/04\/27\/when-two-wheels-are-better-than-two\/\">YankoDesign<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eco Factor: Low-emission motorcycle powered by a hybrid engine. 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