There have been several prototypes of flying cars and taxis that we have displayed over the past half decade. It can be said that 99% of the prototypes produced did not become real products due to the lack of public response. So at CES 2025, the Rictor Skyrider X1 flying motorcycle was shown as a more practical mode of future transportation.
The Rictor Skyrider X1 can operate like a closed scooter when on the road that can carry 2 passengers. In flight mode, the four stalks for the quadrotor system will open with eight electric fans. According to Rictor, their electric-powered flying motorcycle can fly for up to 40 minutes at speeds of up to 100 km/h.
There are safety systems such as an emergency parachute and it can still fly even with one motor failing. The manufacturer also says that it has the ability to swat without human control. The manufacturer wants to offer this flying motorcycle in 2026 with a starting price of $60,000 (~RM270,000) per unit.