Core77

It is one of ugliest things I have ever seen.
Seasoned riders are used to rain and it isn't that big of a deal.

The lack of visibility from the hood both blocking your mirrors and getting covered in rain combined with the heat from the motorcycle causing window to fog up seems like a recipe for disaster. Proper rain attire will not only offer better protection from the elements but will also offer the rider protection in the case of an accident.

No wind shield wipers. Is it coated with hydrophobic substance? Possible problems with lateral bursts of wind.

This needs more work. The rickshaw aesthetic, and previously mentioned safety flaws will probably stop this from selling.

1. It's ugly. Even when it's not on, the awkward bracket is still attached to the front of your bike.

2. It's big. It's too big to store in a pannier on the bike. Thus, you get to carry it around. Yay!

3. It's either dangerous to you or others. Wind will be a problem. On a really windy day a rider can get blown around even without having a sail attached to the bike. Designed in some breakaway points? Great, until it lands in someone's windshield.

Terrible idea. Would likely become deformed, if not dangerous at speed. It seems far too big and un-aerodynamic to be properly secured. Cross winds would likely turn the bike into a sail. It also could become dangerous in the event of an accident or slide, potentially trapping the rider.

One would be better off to simply buy a decent quality rain jacket/pants/over gloves.

One of the most unpleasant aspects of riding in the rain is that even a slight drizzle will soak your pants and feet. This product appears to be inteanded for comfort but does little to address that problem.

a screen but no wipers? you've got to be kidding.

Well, what the other people have said, plus your legs would still get wet, and you would get wet walking inside (one of the nice things about riding a MC vs car in the rain, you can take your rain protection all the way inside with you).

Plus, it looks like even more of a sail in traffic, you get blown around enough as it is.

I've put somewhere over 110,000 (200k km) on motorcycles, mostly urban.

This looks dangerous, cumbersome, flimsy, awkward, and ugly to boot. I wouldn't strap this to my bike if you paid me.

This is not a viable idea and was clearly not designed by actual motorcycle riders. This is a cumbersome, dangerous, and downright ugly solution to a problem that just really isn't that big of a problem. I have been riding for over a decade, have owned close to a dozen motorcycles, have ridden in all kinds of weather conditions and I'll tell you I'd rather ride in snow than install THAT. Sorry for the harsh words but I really think this is that bad. Time to build new ships gentlemen.
Sincerely,
Gage H

Maybe we're just looking at this from the wrong consumer point of view or demographic. Just because it doesn't work well here in the US or Europe (safety laws, looks, etc.), it doesn't mean that it can work somewhere else.
With some refinement to account for strong winds and blind spots, I can see this product being big and very practical in countries with large motorcycle populations like Vietnam or Indonesia, especially during the monsoon/storm seasons. People in those countries still need to go places, transport goods, get to work, etc. And I believe the max speed they can go in the city is around 35 mph.
Side note, these single-minded views, "doesn't fit my style therefore it won't work PERIOD" crap that has got to go. I thought this website was suppose to challenge people to make stuff better, think outside the box, or enlighten minds to solve problems for others

For protection from rain, it gives marginally better protection than a rain jacket at best.

From an image perspective, it is worse by a large magnitude.

I believe it's reason 2 that is causing most resistance to usage by riders.

Dealing with wet motorcycle gear can sometimes be a challenge, but this product would have me dealing with a wet tent. Try hanging the Rain Runner on the back of a chair!

Have to agree with most of the comments above. An interesting idea in theory, but a disaster in practice. For me, what's perhaps most telling is the complete lack of riding gear being worn by the rider in the demonstration video. The developers seem to have an unrealistic understanding of the realities of riding and how what you wear accounts for both your safety and your weather proofing. For what I would imagine is about even money, one could simply wear and Aerostich suit and be not only dry, but quite a bit safer. Honestly, I can't help but wonder if this isn't more born out of a fussy sense of not wanting to get the bike wet as much as the rider. If you're going to create a cabin motorcycle, you should commit to it fully rather than putting up a tent.

This would be an interesting thing for a trike that had a frame mounted windshield. It could turn it into a 3 wheeled convertible for a longer riding season in some climates.

Agree, it looks like a sail to me. I'd sure hate to be blown into oncoming traffic or something similar, and I can just imagine being passed by anything that generates a large frontal air mass. Think I'd prefer to stay with my normal rain gear. But I do agree it might be good on a trike, tho.

As a rider myself I would never put such a thing on my bike. I understand the appeal of not getting soaked, but it has way too many flaws to be used by most riders. I'd much rather wear rain gear or wait out the storm. It could have potential for slow speed riding in wet climates, but not without a complete redesign. If it was wet enough to use something like this I'd be more worried about losing traction and hydroplaning than getting wet.

1. It doesn't have any wipers

2. Your legs still get wet

3. Wind resistance would become a problem both for moving forward at high speeds and for sudden gusts pushing you from the sides. That much soft material would get loud at high speeds.

4. Its huge and cumbersome when you don't need it

5. Decreased visibility and interference with mirrors

6. If something happens you are now trapped with the bike. You can't just let go in a crash or hop off if you drop the bike

This product is the answer to a question that has not been asked. It's useless, cumbersome, and dangerous. Even at a standstill on a gusty day, the rider could be pushed over into the path of a moving vehicle. Design a better rain suit if you want to do something useful. Make the suit lighter, more breathable, and more compact when stored. This monstrosity serves no purpose and it will kill people.

They're all going to laugh at you if you use this.

It's cool to hear feedback on the concept. I'm one of the builders of this prototype that you viewed in the video. The one thing that Rain forgot to include in the write up is that the concept was designed solely for motorcycle riders in India, who deal with heavy seasonal rains. Hope this helps shift the perspective a little.