Startup claims world's first flying motorcycle, could go on sale next year for $60,000

Rictor's Skyrider X1 flying motorcycle may go on sale next year for $60,000.

: Rictor unveiled the Skyrider X1, a flying motorcycle at CES 2025, claiming it could revolutionize personal air travel. The vehicle features autonomous operations and is priced at $60,000 with a potential launch next year. Despite regulatory and technical challenges, it promises to fly 40 minutes at 62 mph with manual joystick controls also available.

Rictor introduced its Skyrider X1 at CES 2025, promoting it as the first flying motorcycle capable of redefining personal air travel by next year for $60,000. With a combination of an electric moped and a drone featuring eight propellers, it plans to offer up to 40 minutes of flight at speeds of 62 mph.

The company emphasizes the vehicle's autonomous capabilities, promising smart route planning and obstacle avoidance, including self-guided take-offs and landings. Manual joystick controls are available as autonomous flight faces regulatory hurdles, similar to other air taxi ventures.

While Rictor is bolstered by its previous K1 moped model, it faces skepticism due to potential legal and technical challenges, along with its claim of

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