Far more slowly than the starting speed of a moped, private transport is gradually coming to terms that we need to become independent of fossil fuels. They may also manage to stay in business instead of closing down.

My question is this, what is your Dream Machine? I have just seen mine and it as deadly looking as it is conversely 'clean'.

http://www.bikeexif.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/track-t-800cdi.jpg

"This is the very first studio shot of the new turbo-diesel motorcycle from Dutch company Track. CEO Erik Vegt was surprised when we hassled him for for it: “Isn’t your website a bit too ‘classic’ for the T-800CDI?” he asked. Maybe, but we’re big fans of this $23,000 enduro—it looks like the evil twin of a KTM Adventure. The CVT ’box and intercooled 800cc triple will take you from 0 to 100km/h in just 3.75 seconds, and you’ll get between 50 and 110 miles to the gallon when cruising. With electric bikes hogging the spotlight right now, it’s good to see someone taking an alternative route. The T-800CDI is already on sale in Holland: global sales start next year."

I should have placed this condition in my opening post:

Your Dream Machine must be clean as environmentally possible.

There are still issues with the materials from which these machines are built, but at least the running costs are minimal.

Pictures would also be very welcome.

Dear Fractelle,

Love your Dream Machine!

My fantasy is the following:

http://www.orbea.com.au/bikes/womens_bicycles/diva_tpb

"Fully engineered for a female rider who wishes to
improve her performance."

It's on my "wish list," for Christmas -
(in my dreams).

Foxy

The bicycle looks like it could improve just about anything...

Glad you are back BTW

http://www.teslamotors.com/index.php

There you go Fractelle, that shows you the potential of
electric vehicles, available now.

The only problem is those pesky bicycle riders on the roads :)

Yabby

Very tasty image.

But for speed and maneuverability you can't beat two wheels and an 800CC engine. Besides the retro almost gothic look of the T-800CDI is sensational and you never have to plug it in.