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Drawing
upon a robust history of development that began with an original design
conceived in Marseilles, France in 1869, this is the motorized
monocycle made in the Netherlands that propels a single rider up to 25
MPH. Powered by a 31cc, four-stroke 1 1/2-hp engine, the wheel operates
by using a centrifugal clutch on its inner steel frame to engage the
larger 67" diam. outer that actually makes contact with the
ground with a rubber tire. The ingenious device is steered by leaning
to one side or the other, and it can safely negotiate any dense surface
such as pavement or grass. A fiberglass frame encloses the engine,
drive train, and fuel tank, and provides a cushioned seat and
convenient footrests for riders up to 6' 3" high when
in a sitting position. The hand-holds have a finger throttle that
provides progressive acceleration and a brake that provides confident
stops for riders up to 275 lbs. (minimum weight of 110 lbs. suggested
for proper counterbalance during acceleration and braking). It can run
for up to two hours on less than a 1/2-gallon of gasoline. Not a
street-legal vehicle. 67" diam. x 14" W. (110 lbs.)
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