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hmm nice experimenting there.....why not big companies like HMSI and Bajaj do help these students and gain the new technology ...it will be better for people as petrol prices may go up in few days

So the fact of the matter is, we need source of energy...........
so guys save petrol....

good concept but i dont think it is practical due to its low power output.

Air Powered Motorcycle!!!

Though it will take some time before this can be made available commercially, the day is not far when gasoline and other traditional fuels will be replaced by air.

The Recent issue of Journal of Renewable and Sustainable Energy said that compressed air cylinders can generate enough power to run a motorcycle for up to 40 minutes. It goes without saying that with modifications, the power of compressed air cylinders can be increased.

Developing countries like India depend heavily on bikes and other means of transportation that can be used in rural areas. Apart from being economical mode of transportation, an air compressed motorcycle would cause less emission. Though some technical modifications are required for this engine before it can be produced on mass scale, it will definitely be a more eco-frienly and economical mode of transportation.

How an Air Powered Motorcycle works

Compressed air is stored in air tanks which are connected to rotary air engines that can rotate the rear wheels. Any tank can be used but a carbon fiber tanks are usually considered best for this purpose. An advantage of using compressed air over batteries is that it can be recharged instantly. Though air is available in unlimited supply, compressor needs electricity which must be easily available for refilling. Air filling stations are required for this purpose which may charge a nominal amount for each refill.

Major challenges for air compressor based motorcycle

The size of the tank for compressed air is a major challenge because you cannot carry a huge amount of air all the time. In its present form you may need to stop every 25-30 to recharge your bike which is very inconvenient. Moreover the highest speed of this kind of motorcycle is not more than 30 kmph. In its present form it can be used for short commutes. However its utility would be enhanced if it came with a pedal power as an option.

Ever heard of Air Powered Motorcycle? ? It is a reality now

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well, the concept is really good, but to compress air, you need energy. and remember the law of physics-"energy can neither be created nor be destroyed, it can only be transformed from one form to another" so only thing we can do is reduce conversion losses.

There is nothing new about this concept. Even in the past, trains, cars, jeeps, etc. have been run on compressed air.

In fact, What most of you guys don't know is that I'm myself working on a compressed air motorcycle project which has few self-created groundbreaking features (that can be patented if brought into production). Can't divulge details now, but it should have a "big air capacity" and be "safe" too, all at the same time.

Hypothetically, it should work but we're trying to get the hardware from quite a few places. We got the wheels from a defective "Global Rock 100" bike and trying to get the air tank next. The engine will have to be made.

My partners in this project are:
1. My friend by the name of Ankit Sharma, an inactive Xbhpian too. Id: xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community - View Profile: ankit(monu)
2. Some of his friends from engineering,

If my original design is actualized, we should have a 3-7 bhp motorcycle carrying one rider, giving some 40-80 kmph realistic speed and running for about 30-50 kms/ charge depending on how it goes. And it will look acceptably good too.

Prototype would be a raw product though, not as refined and good looking as my original design, just to gain an investor's attention. In Ankit's college in Jaipur, many ministers, etc. are invited as chief guests. And I will share more details if it matures...

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@ Prince: +1. You're right about energy. But we can use electricity to compress air.
The main benefit (compared directly to electric scooters) would be good power output without much weight, zero maintenance, because in electro scooters, batteries need maintenance/ replacement after a duration. Moreover, recharging a compressed air vehicle takes lesser time if the air is pre-stored. Plus, service intervals can be as long as 3 years per service.
If we work more on its dynamics, we can have better handling too, unlike most electric motorcycles which have battery packs in fuel tank area, creating a "top heavy" kind of bike.