Bikes with Motors

Barcelona is presently a city of motorcycles.  This is the clearest indicator of the potential of the bicycle.  Motorcycles are everywhere.  Some are swarming through traffic, but even more seem to be parked and clogging the pedestrian space.  Motorcycles are of course bikes with motors.  The big advantage of the motor is not the speed, it’s the access.  It allows you to take advantage of the primary street infrastructure.  Every major street and intersection gives priority access to motor vehicles.  The only problem is congestion.  With a motorbike you can squeeze past the jams plus you can park anywhere you want, close to your destination.  If it were’nt for the noise, exhaust, and danger, motorcycles would be perfect.  The bike is perfect, but lacks the access.  Maybe Barcelona cyclists need fake motors?