At gargantuan CES, a tiny reworking bike stood out.
The extra playful than sensible design comes from Tokyo-based Icoma, which confirmed its electrical Tatamel bike on the Las Vegas expo.
A suitcase-size field transforms right into a mini-bike that rides on 10-inch wheels. Although its dimensions are compact — field mode is 27 inches tall, 27 inches lengthy and 10 inches vast and bike mode is 39 inches tall, 48 inches lengthy and 25 inches vast — it weighs in at 110 kilos.
Icoma says it could cost by way of an influence outlet in three hours, and it is good for about 18 miles of vary. The 600-watt motor can energy it to 25 mph.
Icoma stated it plans to start out promoting the bike within the U.S. in April. Based mostly on the yen-to-dollar trade price on Jan. 3, the bottom value is $3,999, not together with supply. A U.S. distributor is being sought.