Stealth motorcycle for special forces being tested

[daftandbarmy]

This would be a good tool for RSMs too  ;D


Stealth motorcycle for special forces being tested

As if the government wasn't sneaky enough already!

Zero Motorcycles has created a stealth motorcycle for use by U.S. Special Operations Forces: The MMX.

The all-electric off-roader features a nearly silent powertrain, full blackout capability, wiring for infrared lighting systems and a keyless ignition for quick starts.

"It was a very rewarding experience for the Zero team to go through such an exacting development process. The military needed a very specific set of core features on the MMX, and we were incredibly thankful to work side-by-side with them to deliver such a unique product," said Abe Askenazi, Chief Technology Officer for Zero Motorcycles.

Matte black paint completes its low profile look, and with no intake or exhaust to worry about, the bike can operate when submerged up to one meter.

A pair of modular batteries provides more than two-hours of riding per charge and can be swapped out for fresh packs in a matter of moments.


Read more: http://www.myfoxny.com/story/22551039/special-forces-considering-stealth-motorcycle#ixzz2VrLm5pEQ

 

[Haggis]

Yes, it would.  The troops can hear me coming from quite a way off. 

 

[DAA]

I think I have seen this bike.  Haven't heard it but I am sure I have seen it when I drive into work in the mornings from my rural setting.

The guy riding it, is usually "pushing" it within 2-3 km of actually reaching town.......

I didn't know they were operating in this area.....  :facepalm:

 

[PAdm]

This is North America - home of the cruiser. I am sure someone will somehow slap pipes on it and play a "potato - potato - potato" sound through it.  Out of curiosity, would such a bike be a Veh Tech responsibility or an EGS Tech to fix???

 

[DAA]

Out of curiosity, would such a bike be a Veh Tech responsibility or an EGS Tech to fix???

Uh oh!  I smell a fight coming over which occupation should be in "control" of the new toy!

 

[McG]

Out of curiosity, would such a bike be a Veh Tech responsibility or an EGS Tech to fix???

It would not be EGS Tech - they do power generation.  It might be done by EO techs - they to electric motors and they fix our EOD robots.