One of the most popular posts on this site has to be the one that featured steampunk-inspired motorcycles. Not only are the motorcycles art to behold, they’re just really frickin’ cool.
Which brings me to a creation that’s been making the rounds all over the internet: a steam-electric hybrid motorcycle called The Whirlygig Emoto, built by an artist named Tom Sepe. The frame is 1967 Tote-Gote and while it’s steam-powered it actually doesn’t “go” using steam, it’s propelled by propane and batteries. But the steam still gives it a cool effect, even if it sounds like the tea’s done!
If you’d like to read up on this kooky creation, here’s a few links:
Tom’s Flickr page with lots of photos
March 27th, 2008 at 12:12 pm
I think Hank Hill (from King Of The Hill) would love this bike.
“Is there anything propane can’t do?”
March 28th, 2008 at 6:43 am
that bike is awesome and hank hill would put a bitch seat on that for peggy (remember that episode?!)
i am glad you’re feeling better. was worried about ya. spring is just about here (except it is snowing now! what the!?)
March 31st, 2008 at 2:12 am
Well, If that’s what I had to do to ride, I probably would. And with my hillbilly ass family and friends I’d still be stylin’! Thanks for sharing!
May 5th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
Hey Thanks for the article! I just posted some more background info, links and news about the Whirlygig on my website:
http://tomsepe.com/whirlygig.html
Tom