LEXUS HYBRID HITS TWO WHEELS
Designed to capture the fundamental engineering and design values of Lexus vehicles, the hybrid bicycle draws on Lexus’ L-finesse design language for the lightweight, carbon-fibre frame. It also takes inspiration from Lexus’ unique hybrid drive to offer a rider powered - electric drive, with eight-speed transmission.
The Lexus Hybrid Bicycle adopts similar principles to its vehicle counterparts. The pedal power of the rider is boosted by assistance to the front wheel from a 240W electric motor, via a 25.9V Lithium-ion battery, with a choice of Eco or Power modes.
The bicycle also features an energy regeneration function that helps recharge the battery by capturing kinetic energy generated under braking.
The Lexus Hybrid Bicycle is all-wheel drive, by means of a belt system.
It is equipped with an electric eight-speed Shimano internal gear system, which draws inspiration from the sophisticated eight-speed shift-by-wire automatic transmission of Lexus’s LS 600hL limousine.
The carbon fibre construction shares the same light-but-strong composite materials technology that was used on Valentino Rossi’s MotoGP-winning motorcycle.
Note: Information based on concept model.
Lexus Hybrid Bicycle Concept specifications
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BICYCLE |
Length (mm) |
1,598 |
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Width (mm) |
425 |
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Seat height (mm) |
900 |
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Wheelbase (mm) |
1,080 |
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Tyre size |
20 x 1 3/8 |
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Weight (kg) |
17 |
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ELECTRICAL PARTS |
Motor output (W) |
240 |
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Battery type |
Lithium-ion |
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Battery voltage |
25.9V/4.0Ah |
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Charge time |
Approx. 2hrs |
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DRIVE PARTS |
Gear system |
Shimano 8-speed internal gear |
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Shift lever |
Shimano dual control |
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Drive train |
Belt drive |