Another reprint. Also, not new or even existant on the market, but it is a fanciful little covered concept… Well, I say little, but 750cc is nothing to laugh at. Enjoy!
Honda Elysium
when the going gets wet. The control console includes a digital speedometer, navigation system, and a monitor display of the rear view via a sonar.
http://world.honda.com/Tokyo2001/motor/lineup/elysium.html
Also : QuickTime Video & RealPlayer Video The Honda motorcycle booth introduces two worlds: the “LIFESTYLE Wing” for new life style and “SPORTS Wing” with the theme of ‘fun to ride’. With two specially featured motorcycles at center stage, unique and original new conceptual and road-going models are also displayed.
The Main Stage exhibitions include:
A large-displacement scooter, the ELYSIUM which is powered by a newly designed liquid-cooled four-stroke horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine with an electric convertible roof for superb weather protection and a convenient navigation system.
9. February 2008 at 11:35 pm
Looks like a tampoon with a motor
8. January 2009 at 6:19 pm
The guy that left the “tampoon[sic]with a motor” comment is an idiot. This is a REALLY cool vehicle. I’d buy one tomorrow if available in the USA.
8. January 2009 at 6:20 pm
Yeah. Maybe that’s what his mom’s tampons look like, though…
31. October 2010 at 4:53 pm
Think I would love it, just wish they would hurry up and make it b4 I’m forced to buy a chinese convertible model.