30-year-old Porsche motorcycle concept unearthed

I remember that.

And the Porsche Design helmet

Posted: 02/07/2009 14:11

Spacemans helmutt, did they take off?
Posted: 02/07/2009 15:05

Slipper-one wrote (see)

Spacemans helmutt, did they take off?

IIRC (and I might not be) it was 'strapless'.  Kinda clamped round your neck.
Posted: 02/07/2009 15:09

that would be little protection in an off
Posted: 02/07/2009 15:34

Slipper-one wrote (see)

that would be little protection in an off

Why? 
Posted: 02/07/2009 16:01

"Comfort, safety and protection from mud and water were prime considerations, not the usual fascination with speed"

And why would I buy a Porsche motorcycle for that?  May as well buy a Fiat Panda.

Posted: 02/07/2009 18:01

Bikingbadger wrote (see)

"Comfort, safety and protection from mud and water were prime considerations, not the usual fascination with speed"

What do you want?  Discomfort, danger and to get covered in filth?
Posted: 02/07/2009 18:31

FJSRiDER. wrote (see)

Bikingbadger wrote (see)

"Comfort, safety and protection from mud and water were prime considerations, not the usual fascination with speed"

What do you want?  Discomfort, danger and to get covered in filth?

"The usual fascination with speed".  On the others, I'm not overly concerned either way.
Posted: 02/07/2009 18:36

FJSRiDER. wrote (see)

Slipper-one wrote (see)

that would be little protection in an off

Why? 

It might come off, as its only gripping your neck:rather than the locked by a strap , as is normal, not that normal is better, but in this case.
Posted: 02/07/2009 19:40

Trike with Porsche 911 engine.

Posted: 02/07/2009 19:42

Slipper-one wrote (see)

It might come off, as its only gripping your neck:rather than the locked by a strap , as is normal, not that normal is better, but in this case.

Why do you imagine it would be more likely to 'come off' than by fastening a strap round your chin?
Posted: 02/07/2009 22:09

I reckon my Schuberth would stay on, without the strap. Unless I flip it open, there's no way I can get it on or off.

That Porsche bike though, it's surely just a wild concept. They can't have seriously thought about putting it into production.

Posted: 02/07/2009 22:26

FJSRiDER. wrote (see)

IIRC (and I might not be) it was 'strapless'.  Kinda clamped round your neck.

Not the same helmet - but have a look at how the GPA Strapless worked.

Posted: 02/07/2009 22:37

What a load of shit. 

"In case of collision, integrated kneepads carry the rider over the obstacle."

 Fucking appalling lack of thought. How would that have helped me in my only two life-threatening collisions, both times rear ended by women in Volvo and BMW respectively. 

 "not the usual fascination with speed"

And such fucking hypocrisy from Porsche!

If that's the best they can do, they better stick to making jumped up beetles, that doesn't require too much in the way of brain cells.

Posted: 03/07/2009 12:41

I've thought it through. I prefer the Schuberth (never thought I'd type that) and the trike. Leave Teutonic bikes to MZ, BMW and KTM, desirable supercar builder blokes. You haven't got a fuggin clue about 'cycles.
Posted: 03/07/2009 19:22

I dont think any of those ideas are bad, could do with a bike to do the opposite of what the Japs are doing.
Posted: 03/07/2009 23:51

FJSRiDER. wrote (see)

Slipper-one wrote (see)

It might come off, as its only gripping your neck:rather than the locked by a strap , as is normal, not that normal is better, but in this case.

Why do you imagine it would be more likely to 'come off' than by fastening a strap round your chin?

I did say might, personally I think the strap a beter idea
Posted: 04/07/2009 07:30