It has a 4 cylinder 1300cc 16 valve DOHC with 175hp, BUT it is electronically LIMITED to 80hp on land, and to 140hp on water. Maximum speed on land and water is up to 45 mph. It weighs 1,300 pounds and measures more than 10-feet long. It can't go through shallows, or you foul the propeller and lose a lot of power. It will not work on tight back-country trails because of its size, but on two tracks and open space it will work fine. It's not for the common ATV driver like me. Oh yes, if you want it in camo, it's a $2,500 extra...
It's perfect. The wheels are too small to look like a normal quad, and the fenders make the body too big to look like a jetski. You couldn't ask for a more perfectly awkward vehicle!
Mxracer6y 1) The price will come down, but right now, they are starting small and selling mostly to the rich people who have to have the latest anything. 2) It can't sink, it's positively buoyant. Not even if you put a hole in the hull. 3) There are dealers across the country trained to service it. 4) Is it a joke because you secretly want one and can't afford it? Learn more about them at FastAmphibians.com.
It's obviously a rich person's toy that's otherwise largely useless or without merit for the price. Which is not necessarily a bad thing :) I do however think that they could have arrived at a better compromise if they went for a smaller vehicle. When you go smaller things get cheaper fast. The BMW engine is no doubt very expensive so if it was a smaller vehicle you could probably do fine with a 2-cylinder 600cc chinese motorcycle engine at 1/10th the price.
I read an article that the company states that some $200 million have been invested in the vehicle's 15 year development. And that they can produce about 20 units per hour. And that yacht-makers are already designing these things into their vessels... I guess if you can buy a new yacht, the optional Quadski is a bargain...
Gibbs tried to sell an amphibious car in America, but the laws that govern cars won't allow you to sell a car WITHOUT a catalytic converter in it, and on the opposite side the laws that govern boats won't allow you to sell a boat WITH a catalytic converter in it (it gets too hot, and they feel it might start a fire), so Gibbs could not sell an amphibious car in America without violating one of those two laws. I had a simple way to get around that law: put the catalytic converter up above the hood, that way it's NOT inside the vehicle, and it would be one way to get around the marine laws banning catalytic converters inside a marine vehicle.
The only problem I would have with this thing is it kinda looks stupid on land with the small wheels. But I understand that they need to be small for converting to water
I am surprised the US military hasn't jumped at this, its speed on the water would be very useful I would imagine for either a quick get away or fast hit and run attack.
Matt Rodriguez No shit. But it does mean that pushing the limits over the course of time will over stress the motor and lead to premature failure. It's a 1200cc engine that is already carrying 3x more weight just in the build than it would if in a motorcycle, plus passenger weight.
The trouble with vehicles that try do be two things at once is that it does neither well. Better to buy a really good quad and a really good PWC. Combined, they cost less than this. For $40,000 you can get a pretty sweet PWC and a pretty sweet quad and have money left over.
B Laviolette For $40,000? I stand by my original comment. This is neither a good quad, nor a good jet ski. I can spend less and buy a good quad and a good jet ski, both of which will out-perform this thing.
Not disagreeing with you, Azimuth. Gibbs has never claimed that the Quadski is the ultimate off-road ATV nor have they claimed it is as good as the best PWCs. But I stand by my comment: your quad and PWC will never be able to do what a Quadski can do.
If the hull gets damaged off road,the cost of repair is probably outrageous.Any Insurance company would be a fool,to put any coverage on something like this.For $40.000 I can go and buy a real boat,and watercraft.This would be good for a drug runner!!
Well they do make electric engines like the Tesla from the first roadster that weigs just over 70lbs, but I guess the battery back would add significant weight to it. But then again so does gas, what about the BMW hydrogen powered engines that can switch from gas to hydrogen depending on what is available? Or those cool HHO generators all over UA-cam.
bmw motor ? please gibbs use honda or toyota or yamaha engine and cut the price way down, i love bmw m power but for reliability and price and maintenance, a more reliable cheaper engine would be great for a vehicle like this
The issue I have with this is that it's a really shitty ATV and a really shitty jetski. It seems like a fun idea and I'm not even that mad at the price, but it's just not good at either of the jobs it's supposed to be good at.
This will be enjoyed by all.
I'm definitely going to get this, please make it reliable!!
the quad ski is so awsome
This looks like a blast! 45 mph is pretty fast for a vehicle that can do both, imo. Compared to our machines or the Argo, that's lightspeed.
$40,000 ?! so much for getting one this summer :/
It has a 4 cylinder 1300cc 16 valve DOHC with 175hp, BUT it is electronically LIMITED to 80hp on land, and to 140hp on water. Maximum speed on land and water is up to 45 mph. It weighs 1,300 pounds and measures more than 10-feet long. It can't go through shallows, or you foul the propeller and lose a lot of power. It will not work on tight back-country trails because of its size, but on two tracks and open space it will work fine. It's not for the common ATV driver like me. Oh yes, if you want it in camo, it's a $2,500 extra...
Cool dudes Australian Intel bought me two of these for helping keep them safe , it is an Australian company
It's perfect for James Bond 007
I enjoyed your clip.
It's perfect. The wheels are too small to look like a normal quad, and the fenders make the body too big to look like a jetski. You couldn't ask for a more perfectly awkward vehicle!
$ 40,000 is way to much. You could buy 2 quads and 2 skidoos for that price.
Ryan Haines You could also get a trailer to pull them lol
+Tyler Lynch e
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+Ryan Haines It's by teh brazilian coin. In dollars it must be around 10.000
Looks fucking amazing but I totally agree, way to expensive.
Imagine what you could make yourself! But a BMW engine isn't going to be cheap.
We need that for hurricane Harvey
a good HONEST review...... thanks
Nice Aqua blazer
Thanks
You forgot to mention if this thing can actually go on water with the jet on AND wheels down. That's the most important thing.
$40,000???? I could go buy the baddest atv on the market and the baddest jetski and still have a few thousand to blow or use for stuff i need lol.
and that Beavis, is another reason why you shouldt buy shit like this.
Mxracer6y Not $ 70 000 ,but $ 40 000 And You have peoples for buy it's true
Mxracer6y 1) The price will come down, but right now, they are starting small and selling mostly to the rich people who have to have the latest anything. 2) It can't sink, it's positively buoyant. Not even if you put a hole in the hull. 3) There are dealers across the country trained to service it. 4) Is it a joke because you secretly want one and can't afford it? Learn more about them at FastAmphibians.com.
Fox John o cara você que fala português sabe me dizer se isso já é vendido aqui no Brasil ??? quanto custa 70 Mil ou 40 Mil dólares ?
Really Ulysse i cannot believe ,the peoples cannot eating ,but they can buy this engin ??
be little honnest please
I gotta have one of these.....
Now let's see them make it fly too. ;)
I heard these are being sold in Michigan. id be happy if they sold these in North Carolina.
I think it'll be nice to own a Quadski.
I love it.
the quadski is approved for france?, what is its price thank you
This is stolen from gta 5
This came out before gta v
It's almost like people cant understand a joke when they see it smh lol
This thing was made before the one in gta
I think your dumb
It's obviously a rich person's toy that's otherwise largely useless or without merit for the price. Which is not necessarily a bad thing :)
I do however think that they could have arrived at a better compromise if they went for a smaller vehicle. When you go smaller things get cheaper fast. The BMW engine is no doubt very expensive so if it was a smaller vehicle you could probably do fine with a 2-cylinder 600cc chinese motorcycle engine at 1/10th the price.
Aqui no Brasil como fazemos pra poder comprar um ..gostaria de saber
I want one so much
I have one of these to
In GTA 5
where i can buy this quadski?
"you will Defently be the coolest kid on the block" and why the fuck would I spend 40k to be "the coolest".
+Spencer Scott Also, 240lb max payload. I'm 6'7" and 230 so me plus a camping backpack is over capacity haha. Dumb.
+Rick Moses Starting price...
I read an article that the company states that some $200 million have been invested in the vehicle's 15 year development. And that they can produce about 20 units per hour. And that yacht-makers are already designing these things into their vessels... I guess if you can buy a new yacht, the optional Quadski is a bargain...
I love it!
amazing!
I know what i want for Christmas.
"have you ever had your mind blown?"
kudos
The price is $40000. Straight
can be imported into Brazil or already exists represents around here?
so cool!!!!!
Gibbs tried to sell an amphibious car in America, but the laws that govern cars won't allow you to sell a car WITHOUT a catalytic converter in it, and on the opposite side the laws that govern boats won't allow you to sell a boat WITH a catalytic converter in it (it gets too hot, and they feel it might start a fire), so Gibbs could not sell an amphibious car in America without violating one of those two laws.
I had a simple way to get around that law: put the catalytic converter up above the hood, that way it's NOT inside the vehicle, and it would be one way to get around the marine laws banning catalytic converters inside a marine vehicle.
how do u no when to put down the wheels when ure goin back to land
Awesome
Or for $40,000... Get this you can buy a jet ski and ATV and a trailer and you can customize all of that for less than 40 grand
Yeah but I guess you won't need a trailer a jet ski and and a ATV WHEN YOU BUY THIS.
how much
The only problem I would have with this thing is it kinda looks stupid on land with the small wheels. But I understand that they need to be small for converting to water
I am surprised the US military hasn't jumped at this, its speed on the water would be very useful I would imagine for either a quick get away or fast hit and run attack.
+Jagdtoq no water in the desert Kappa
Do you have any idea what you're talking about
Please Is bike ke price kya hai
why cant I get the thing to play?
Wow I’m sure James Bond or someone robbing a bank would love that thing lol 😂
how does it get back on land ?
sam bogaert it folds its wheels back down in the water right before you drive on land
1:44 why need an umbrella when you are inside ?
i want this so bad
If I had the money hells yea this is what i would buy but since i don't.....well you get it.
40 grand is too much for that.
Go electrical!!! Lots of laws will be OK and we can use the jetski on Switzerland lakes? Possible?
They need a more heavy duty version for lifeguards, law enforcement. One that can handle more than 250lbs.
+MegaMoose1989 im pretty sure it can handle alot more weight than 250lbs
+Matt Rodriguez Uh, did you not see where it says 250lb MAX PAYLOAD?
just becuase it says max payload doesn't mean it cant do it
Matt Rodriguez No shit. But it does mean that pushing the limits over the course of time will over stress the motor and lead to premature failure. It's a 1200cc engine that is already carrying 3x more weight just in the build than it would if in a motorcycle, plus passenger weight.
Can't believe this is nearly 2 million in gta 5 and only 40k in real life
This is more like military use
i wish they would have shown how it goes from water to land!!!....or is that not possible?
they show it about 5 min in the video, you could drive on the water with the wheels out
watch top gear they do a race against an alpha romeo and the quadski goes on water
price is ridiculous
wat is the average quad bike price
most I've seen are around the $1,000 territory. Hope that helps.
Designed in Britain :)
That is the same as a hovercraft
Holy shit its Chuck Norris!
I love jetski gve me one any kinds pls
Super surprised that there’s no comments about gta on this but thats ok 😂
Do not like the litle wheels!
Wow much is it
Isnt this that amphibious atv from gta v??
Nah, you can tell because there aren't 400 cops chasing him in the video.
Autoblog if it was 40k 5 years ago how much is it now
Now available in gta with turrets
Can you imagine if FCA did this to the jeep wrangler?
Blazer aqua
poli oreo verri goot
MOTORS are betters than engines.
The trouble with vehicles that try do be two things at once is that it does neither well. Better to buy a really good quad and a really good PWC. Combined, they cost less than this. For $40,000 you can get a pretty sweet PWC and a pretty sweet quad and have money left over.
Have fun using your two toys one at a time, Azimuth. But you'll never be able to do what a Quadski can do.
B Laviolette
For $40,000? I stand by my original comment. This is neither a good quad, nor a good jet ski. I can spend less and buy a good quad and a good jet ski, both of which will out-perform this thing.
Not disagreeing with you, Azimuth. Gibbs has never claimed that the Quadski is the ultimate off-road ATV nor have they claimed it is as good as the best PWCs.
But I stand by my comment: your quad and PWC will never be able to do what a Quadski can do.
If the hull gets damaged off road,the cost of repair is probably outrageous.Any Insurance company would be a fool,to put any coverage on something like this.For $40.000 I can go and buy a real boat,and watercraft.This would be good for a drug runner!!
for $40k I can buy a house Car, Quad and a skidoo all used but in good condition
BUT ... what happens when you flip it in water? Flip it right back over no problem like a jet ski.. orrrr are you screwed?
45MPH is kind of weak for a quad.
45 mph
smh thats so slow on the water
Most good jet ski's go 55.
Well they do make electric engines like the Tesla from the first roadster that weigs just over 70lbs, but I guess the battery back would add significant weight to it. But then again so does gas, what about the BMW hydrogen powered engines that can switch from gas to hydrogen depending on what is available? Or those cool HHO generators all over UA-cam.
bmw motor ? please gibbs use honda or toyota or yamaha engine and cut the price way down, i love bmw m power but for reliability and price and maintenance, a more reliable cheaper engine would be great for a vehicle like this
Andres
its neat, but not 40k neat
QUANDO VEM PARA O BRASIL ???????????
WHEN IT COMES TO BRAZIL ???????????
I have this in GTA lol
This was invented for drug trafficking I swear.
I'm just going to buy another razor
I can get a corvette for 40k
Can your Corvette go in the water?
B Laviolette yes, a pink deep water
B Laviolette you're fucking stupid.
Now in Gta online. XD
The issue I have with this is that it's a really shitty ATV and a really shitty jetski. It seems like a fun idea and I'm not even that mad at the price, but it's just not good at either of the jobs it's supposed to be good at.
not worth 40 grand nice idea but ...for less than 20 grand u have 2 rigs besides doesnt have that look ...wide
shut up and take my money
Lets see it in rough water?
noone ever does that..cause you get very, very wet.
they crazy 40,000 $ with that money I can buy me 2 jet skit 2 4wheelers 1ninja 636 1 harley davidson and still have money to with
I would rather just by a ATV and jet ski and by good looking one and be cool at!the same time.
Sounds like you'll have fun - using your toys one at a time. But your PWC and ATV will never do what you can do with a Quadski.
josh
Get it from Fcbk for 49.99 😆
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40K for something that sucks @ both activities.
260 pound pay load? Dumb.