Skattocross Is A Bike & Skateboard That Is Every Adventure Junkie's Dream Come True

Is it a bird? Is it a bike? Is it a skateboard? It's Skaterman! No, we're just kidding. There's no such thing as a 'Skaterman', although we wish there was. But we do have 'skaterman's' automobile, something he'd look rather cool on, if he did exist! Rathneesh M.Y., has come up with a very unusual and interesting concept vehicle called 'Skattocross-The Skatebike', which is a burly-ish combination of a bike, on a skateboard! We're guessing he combined his love for bikes and skateboards and built the first motorised 'Skatebike'. The concept looks complicated but it's rather simple. The model is built on two wheels, not four and the wheels are chunky and have great off-road capabilities. That's because the entire concept is motorised and you can easily control the device with your hands. The mechanism is quite simple. It has a hand-held module, which makes it easier to control the two-wheel sets, while it feels like you're on a skateboard and not really on a bike. The contraption weighs about 40kgs and runs on a 70cc two-stroke petrol engine. What we actually dig about this machine is that the Skattocross actually has the flexibility and the portability of a skateboard, with the speed of a motorcycle, making it look fast, even while you're standing still! © VIVRT motors Hailing from Mysore, Rathneesh developed his interest in automobiles and design from a very young age. Working in his father's garage, while studying engineering at the same time, gave birth to his undying penchant and love for anything automotive. The prototype was of course designed and developed in Mysore itself and we really won't be surprised if he used his dad's garage to build this beauty! The whole machine cost him INR 60,000 and took about two years to build. “We have used fresh and used parts to experiment with the design and to build the first prototype” - Rathneesh (as told to another publication) Although, we would love to see Skattocross across Indian roads, Rathneesh doesn't want to bring it out as a regular feature on the roads. He in fact wants to create a category of motorsport, exclusively for Skattocross, through VIVRT Motors, a company established by Rathneesh that aims to unleash the thrill of adventure motorsport in the country. © VIVRT motors Currently the skater-bike can do 60kmph, which he believes can increase with modifications, once it hits the markets in the B2B segment, which primarily means that Skatacross can be used in amusement parks and people can pay a certain amount to experience his marvellous design. “The big picture on the concept of Skattocross is to make it available for all the gearheads and to give it as a new motor sports" - Rathneesh (as told to another publication). What are the tech specs? Well, it's an electric motor, which is quite powerful, with zero emissions. The tyres are quite burly and thick, while the machine is lightweight and has a strong frame and you can definitely try some off-roading with it. The machine comes with a hand-held remote control, allowing you to steer the vehicle in any direction you wish to. The suspension is great, which makes sure your ride is super smooth. © VIVRT motors We really can't wait to get our hands on this and give it a try and probably see people Skattocross in the near future. It's environmental friendly too, you see.