The Dark Knight Batcycle

[TheBatman072]

Oh the shuckmaker universe is guilty of far worse things.

I know. Good thing Nolan's Universe is nothing like it.

 

[explode7]

^Orrrrrrrrrrr Maybe it is heading in a far worse direction than that of the shucmaker universe that might have fans begging for shucmaker to direct the third one.

 

[TheBatman072]

^Orrrrrrrrrrr Maybe it is heading in a far worse direction than that of the shucmaker universe that might have fans begging for shucmaker to direct the third one.

No I don't think so.

 

[Crook]

^Orrrrrrrrrrr Maybe it is heading in a far worse direction than that of the shucmaker universe that might have fans begging for shucmaker to direct the third one.

Orrrr you can just stop talking.

 

[lixdexia]

i love how people treat shumaker's name like a plauge. you guy's know he's actually a good director (watch a time to kill) just not right for a batman movie.

 

[Doc Holliday]

You know, it'd be nice if someone else in the world could spell Schumacher right. It just bugs the hell out of me. Where's Ronny Shade? We need GrammarBatman.

 

[lixdexia]

You know, it'd be nice if someone else in the world could spell Schumacher right. It just bugs the hell out of me. Where's Ronny Shade? We need GrammarBatman.

oh sorry, if only i had that magic spelling bug up my ass like you...

 

[Batman>all]

someone compare all three bikes from all the batman films.

the one in batman forever, Batman and Robin and now TDK.

 

[Mr. Socko]

Schumacher is mediocre at best. I did enjoy Lost Boys and Phone Booth. But his Batman films and many others including Phantom of the Opera, #23, etc are all below average.

 

[batbat_29640]

well drag time will be an issue aswell as start up.

But when he stops the cape will fall forward towards him and not just straight down.

 

[NoirMan82]

huh Well at least the chick on top looks hot

I hate to sound so much like a frat boy, but I'd hit that...hard...twice.

 

[Mr. Socko]

LOL


As for the cape, when Batman is riding the cycle, I hope the wind is blowing the opposite direction so the cape will flap over batman's face and he can't see where he's driving and he rams into a tree. That would be a kewl scene.

 

[Agentsands77]

I think it's a replacement for when the tubmler does get destroyed.

Jett swears by the explanation that it's a sort of escape pod from the tumbler. Make of that what you will... it doesn't quite add up to me, but it would explain why they call it the "Bat Pod."

 

[360sculptguy]

Yeah, so this is me obsessing and being impatient.

First, there is no internal combustion engine in this rear wheel. Personally I dont think they could design one to fit so I'm entertaining the ideas that A) they're not telling the whole truth B) this isnt a complete working bike C) they're using electric motors in the wheels. I suppose what we see here could be an electric motor (although I seriously doubt it) in which case that changes the whole game and I know less than nothing about it. Something supporting electric motors is that in all the pics so far I haven't seen any kind of exhaust anywhere.

However this slightly round-ended cylinder found by the right foot is reminiscent of most oil tanks on motorcycles which I believe would only be necessary if it were a conventional engine. It might be something else involved with whatever is going on at the rear right leg side of the bike which we are yet to see. Also, being a movie vehicle it could just be for looks.

Basic point of interest: The two sleeves aren't the same. Probably no point just something I noticed.

right arm

Left arm

My best guess for turning and scissoring: The topmost seam I circled in this pic is my best guess for the point where the bike will raise and lower. I think the pics we've been seeing are close to as flat as the bike goes. When it does its thing the front fork will be brought more verticle giving the bike more height.

The lower area I marked is where I think the front fork will actually make turns. Turning a wheel this size, one making that much contact with the pavement, is going to be a serious ***** and my guess is that turning the wheel is going to be mechanically assisted in some manner akin to power steering. Also, because I really can't figure the logic of the point where the sleeve bars attach underneath I wonder if the steering wont be more electronic than mechanical. As in the limited movement we'll see on screen signals actuators that turn the wheel. Also, the closer the fork is to parallel with the ground the less effective steering will be. You wouldn't so much be turning the wheel but putting it up on its edge. In which case steering would be largely by lean.

This is another pic of the seam where I think the bike will possibly get taller by bringing the fork closer to vertical. The arrow points to what I think is an air bag that attaches to the fork that assists in the raising and lowering of the bike. When its inflated it will push out on those triangular trusses attached to the fork and make the bike get taller. As it collapses it will make the bike lower. This feature is becoming more common on show bikes and is usually used to raise and lower the frame of a bike so that when its parked it can sit completely on the ground without a kickstand. If you've watched the Biker Build Off series Matt Hoch went a long way to make this system popular.

I haven't found a pic of the rear right leg side of the bike which makes me suspiscious of something obvious there. The studio has mostly presented the left leg side of the bike to us which would imply it is the most aesthetically pleasing view. Anyway, my best guesses on stuff so far. The only thing this "batpod" seems to have in common with other bikes is that it has two wheels so I'm probably way off on most of this.

 

[Paste Pot Pete]

that magic spelling bug up my ass

Is that slang for "education"?

 

[Steelsheen]

yes, the girls face says it all

can you say "hardcore"?

speaking of which, does anybody think that the teaser poster for TDK is that on the wall and the t-shirt?

Yeah, so this is me obsessing and being impatient.

its quite possible that this isnt a working bike, just a look alike.

also i remember reading in the article that the engine is in the front wheel.

 

[dark_b]

can you say "hardcore"?

speaking of which, does anybody think that the teaser poster for TDK is that on the wall and the t-shirt?



its quite possible that this isnt a working bike, just a look alike.

also i remember reading in the article that the engine is in the front wheel.

i think it will be something like that.

so no more fabrick teaser posters. it is fake.

 

[The Count]

When I look at the bike I think "wow...odd looking". But I think thats what we are supposed to think, Batman is concerned with performance, not looks (the batmobile in the comics didn't become covered in fins until robin designed a new one after it was trashed). As long as this thing is a real working vehicle like the tumbler used in chicago, I will be happy

 

[dark_b]

do you want to ride my bat-pod

 

[ultimatefan]

Yeah, so this is me obsessing and being impatient.

First, there is no internal combustion engine in this rear wheel. Personally I dont think they could design one to fit so I'm entertaining the ideas that A) they're not telling the whole truth B) this isnt a complete working bike C) they're using electric motors in the wheels. I suppose what we see here could be an electric motor (although I seriously doubt it) in which case that changes the whole game and I know less than nothing about it. Something supporting electric motors is that in all the pics so far I haven't seen any kind of exhaust anywhere.

However this slightly round-ended cylinder found by the right foot is reminiscent of most oil tanks on motorcycles which I believe would only be necessary if it were a conventional engine. It might be something else involved with whatever is going on at the rear right leg side of the bike which we are yet to see. Also, being a movie vehicle it could just be for looks.

Basic point of interest: The two sleeves aren't the same. Probably no point just something I noticed.

right arm

Left arm

My best guess for turning and scissoring: The topmost seam I circled in this pic is my best guess for the point where the bike will raise and lower. I think the pics we've been seeing are close to as flat as the bike goes. When it does its thing the front fork will be brought more verticle giving the bike more height.

The lower area I marked is where I think the front fork will actually make turns. Turning a wheel this size, one making that much contact with the pavement, is going to be a serious ***** and my guess is that turning the wheel is going to be mechanically assisted in some manner akin to power steering. Also, because I really can't figure the logic of the point where the sleeve bars attach underneath I wonder if the steering wont be more electronic than mechanical. As in the limited movement we'll see on screen signals actuators that turn the wheel. Also, the closer the fork is to parallel with the ground the less effective steering will be. You wouldn't so much be turning the wheel but putting it up on its edge. In which case steering would be largely by lean.

This is another pic of the seam where I think the bike will possibly get taller by bringing the fork closer to vertical. The arrow points to what I think is an air bag that attaches to the fork that assists in the raising and lowering of the bike. When its inflated it will push out on those triangular trusses attached to the fork and make the bike get taller. As it collapses it will make the bike lower. This feature is becoming more common on show bikes and is usually used to raise and lower the frame of a bike so that when its parked it can sit completely on the ground without a kickstand. If you've watched the Biker Build Off series Matt Hoch went a long way to make this system popular.

I haven't found a pic of the rear right leg side of the bike which makes me suspiscious of something obvious there. The studio has mostly presented the left leg side of the bike to us which would imply it is the most aesthetically pleasing view. Anyway, my best guesses on stuff so far. The only thing this "batpod" seems to have in common with other bikes is that it has two wheels so I'm probably way off on most of this.

Cool to hear from someone with knowledge, thanks! I couldn´t talk about bikes to save my ass...

 

[El KnightoDarko]

Yeah, so this is me obsessing and being impatient.

Man, that analysis was awesome!

Are you a mechanical engineer?

 

[Hunter Rider]

Man, that analysis was awesome!

Are you a mechanical engineer?

Welcome back

 

[El KnightoDarko]

Welcome back

Thanks! Exams are over, and I'm a free bird! t:

 

[scifiwolf]

Exams are over just now? You still in high school?

And 360sculptguy, thanks for being probably the most sensible person in this thread. That was a great breakdown. I've been looking at all the pics of the bike to do a similar analysis, but you beat me to it. Are you an engineer? If so, where'd you go to school?

 

[fabman]

Who is that?

I'M IN LOVE! :heart: