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Ryno Motors has released a high-tech electromotorcycle. Appearing like a robotic unicycle, the microcycle has one 25-inch motorcycle tire, with a motor that reaches up to 10 mph. It uses a mixture of gyroscope sensors and accelerometers to retain balance. The bike strategically distributes the weight, and has an intuitive system of acceleration and braking. With all of this built-in technology, the user may actually be in for a sweet ride!
Ryno Motors CEO Chris Hoffmann was inspired to create a one-wheel motorcycle when his daughter sketched a design for this type of bike and asked him to build one.
To gain speed while riding the electromotorcycle, the user leans forward on the handlebars as opposed to using a hand-throttle on a standard motorcycle. The user’s motion is detected by the sensor-balanced wheel to change its position for balance; the cycle is then driven forward. To brake, the user would need to lean back. There is also a manual hand brake for slowing down the traditional way. 
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The Ryno can go up inclines, only up to a 20% grade. Using a 12-volt DC charger, the Ryno takes 6 hours to fully charge. With this charging power, the user can travel at a range of 10 miles an hour to reach top speed on a full charge. The rechargeable batteries also power the LED headlights and luminescent dashboard display. The 12-volt DC power plug allows users to charge their smartphones.
The total weight of Ryno is 160 pounds, with 140 of those pounds coming from the wheel and motor. The seat is very light, constructed from CNC tube benders and 3D-printed parts. It sways back and forth on the wheel’s base, and absorbs shock.
The rider can park the Ryno with is a rubber-footed kickstand that comes out from the body of the vehicle.
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Ryno Motors wants to incorporate this vehicle into everyday use, including permission from cities to ride on sidewalks and walkways.
This April, Ryno Motors will start shipping all pre-orders for the microcycle. The retail cost is $5,295.
Story via Ryno Motors, Wired
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