A flying motorbike capable of sailing at speeds of 100 km/h for up to 40 minutes will be available for purchase next year for a price of around $ 680,000. The Xturismo flying motorcycle (a drone developed by ALI Technologies) was unveiled during a test flight on a racetrack near Mount Fuji.

In the first half of 2022, ALI Technologies plans to create a limited number of single-passenger hoverbikes, each weighing 300 kg. The hoverbike is 3.7m long, 2.4m wide, and 1.5m high.

"With this floating vehicle, we'd want to propose a new lifestyle," stated Daisuke Katanola, CEO of ALI Technologies, at the Fuji Speedway Racing Course event. According to Japanese officials, in addition to being utilized for recreational purposes, it can save people from accidents. 

XTurismo Limited Edition

Powered by an internal combustion engine and four electric motors, the Xturismo flying bike is held up by two main propellers, located where the wheels of a conventional motorcycle would be. Also, four auxiliary propellers placed at the corners of the vehicle ensure stabilization. According to ALI, Xturismo uses the same altitude control technology that the company already operates in its unmanned drones, ensuring a smooth flight when up. While on the ground, the Xturismo hoverbike rests on a mechanism similar to that found on a standard helicopter.

XTURISMO flying motorcycle

It is worth noting that flying motorcycles are closer to mass production than flying cars since they are structurally more straightforward and cheaper. But both types of vehicles in the coming years are unlikely to be legalized in cities and towns, for which it is necessary to carry out extensive legislative work and prepare the infrastructure.

The new XTURISMO Limited Edition from ALI Technologies is only one of the numerous flying vehicles in development that will soon enter the market. For example, JetPack Aviation, based in California, has announced the successful testing of its hoverbike prototype, which can reach a height of 4,000 meters and is presently available for pre-order starting at $ 380,000, with delivery anticipated for 2023.

You can see the video presentation:

You can order via Xturismo. website.

Image Gallery

For the first time, engineer Ludovic Lazareth announced his flying bike at the end of last year, and then it was not completely clear if he was going to create a working vehicle or the...read more

Riding is something most people don’t have to do, but rather feel compelled to for a wide variety of reasons ranging from passion to practicality. Unfortunately traffic accidents do happen, and when...read more

Recently, the British motorcycle manufacturer released the first official photos with its new model Street Triple S. Street Triple S has been improved both aesthetically and technically for 2020,...read more

At the Milan International Cycle and Motorbike Show, Peugeot will present a new scooter concept: The Peugeot HYbrid3 Evolution. Practical and safe thanks to its three-wheel drive capability...read more

Triumph shocks us with the new Triumph Tiger 900 Bond Edition, which has an exquisite British distinctiveness and is a limited edition inspired by the motorbikes that feature in...read more

The cost of buying a bike can be fairly expensive but it is the cost of running a bike that is usually the area that causes the most concern for bikers. With fuel, running repairs, making sure the...read more

The Casa di Borgo Panigale, as we know, presented the new Ducati Panigale V4 to the public and today the bike has entered the production phase at full capacity. Ducati...read more

Introducing the new BMW R 1200 GS and the new R 1200 GS Adventure, BMW Motorrad is opening up yet another chapter in the story of highly successful GS models which, for almost three...read more

The Fiat 500 Iride electric scooter is the ideal solution for urban and emission-free mobility. Reach the office, or make the most of your free time by having fun on the way; you...read more

BMW Motorrad - the subsidiary of BMW Motorcycle - presents today its latest concept: the BMW eRR. Still in form of a prototype and designed in partnership with the Technical University of Munich,...read more

Categories