China unveils FLYING MOTORBIKE dubbed ‘Skyrider X1’ that has folding helicopter blades & streaks over cities at 60mph
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CHINA has unveiled a flying motorbike that can hit speeds up to 60 miles per hour in a world first. The future of transport could be revolutionised as an extraordinary prototype showed how a brand could create a fully autonomous bike. The Skyrider X1 was unveiled - by Chinese company Rictor - as a motorbike that can hit the roads and the skies at just the touch of a button.
![[Illustration of a flying motorcycle above London.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/5f553450-f499-4d9f-8a11-9ff90a833aad.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
This prototype has promised to be a street-legal electric moped when on ground, according to New Atlas. The Skyrider X1 would then be able to easily transform into a flying bike when it's four arms are folded out. Once the propellers are powered a user would just need to input their location and the bike can fly them to it.
![[Illustration of the Skyrider X1 eVTOL flying motorcycle.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/f5e3cf80-878f-4743-98cb-61950c610dd1.jpg?strip=all&w=570)
This incredible vehicle would come in two different versions. The cheaper base X1 SL would be able to fly for up to 25 minutes in the air. A more expensive X1 SX would be fitted with a larger battery and fly for up to 40 minutes. The extraordinary motorbike also comes with a fitted emergency parachute.
![[Illustration of the Rictor Skyrider X1 flying motorcycle.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/evtol-flying-motorcycle-promises-40-963930537_ed844d.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
This incredible creation would use carbon fibre and aviation-grade aluminium to keep the motorbike light enough to fly. These materials will also ensure the vehicle is tough and durable for use on the roads. The incredible design would be easier to use than a regular helicopter.
![[Illustration of the Skyrider X1, a flying motorcycle with eight propellers.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/evtol-flying-motorcycle-promises-40-963930650.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
