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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Default The New Lexus HB250h Concept

LOL just kidding, not an HB250h, just an HB (Hybrid Bicycle) Made out of carbon fiber, most likely from the same machine that produces the LFA









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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 11:00 PM
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Interesting they are going to hybridize everything. I want to see Lexus come out with a yacht.
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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Does it run on electric power too?
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Old Oct 27, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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its a half electric bike, half man powered bike. thats what i would guess, it has a battery pack...
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What is the vehicle in the background of the third picture?
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 05:20 AM
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it's the "Lexus" of bicycles
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 06:45 AM
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What is the vehicle in the background of the third picture?
Looks like a LF-A
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 07:49 AM
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As the primary two-wheeled enthusiast on ClubLexus, I gleefully give it my .
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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me want!!!!!!!
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nice bicycle, i wonder how much its gonna cost?
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Very interesting. I looks like the pedals just charge the battery?
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Old Oct 28, 2009 | 10:13 AM
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Nice sleek bike, I want one.
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Geeze. I wonder how much this bike cost? $65k?
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Geeze. I wonder how much this bike cost? $65k?
GT-R fans will surely cry to get a GT-R instead.
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Default New Lexus hybrid concept: Lexus HB Concept

Mid engine, RWD, hybrid

Yamaha/Lexus

a lot of carbon fiber.



















































wait for it...













































http://www.gizmodo.jp/upload_files/091023DSC-7550.html
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