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A modular vehicle system consisting of a rear propulsion device and a variety of different front-end assemblies that can be attached to the rear propulsion device to create different types of motorized vehicles. The rear propulsion device contains a frame, an engine mounted to that frame and a drive

A modular vehicle system consisting of a rear propulsion device and a variety of different front-end assemblies that can be attached to the rear propulsion device to create different types of motorized vehicles. The rear propulsion device contains a frame, an engine mounted to that frame and a drive wheel that is driven by the engine. The front-end assemblies contain a frame, a steering fork element and a steering mechanism for turning the steering fork element. The steering fork supports either a front wheel or a ski. The frame of the front-end assembly attaches to the frame of the rear propulsion device in order to create a vehicle upon which a person can sit. At any time, the front-end assembly can be exchanged with another of a different configuration in order to change the physical characteristics of the resultant vehicle.

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1. A modular motor vehicle system, comprising:a rear propulsion assembly containing: a first frame; an engine supported by said first frame; a single drive wheel supported by said first frame and coupled to said engine, wherein said engine selectively drives said drive wheel; and a handle bar assemb

1. A modular motor vehicle system, comprising:a rear propulsion assembly containing: a first frame; an engine supported by said first frame; a single drive wheel supported by said first frame and coupled to said engine, wherein said engine selectively drives said drive wheel; and a handle bar assembly containing: a set of handle bars; at least one support element coupled to said set of handle bars; and a front-end assembly containing; a second frame; a foot platform supported by said second frame; a seat supported by said second frame; a steering fork element supported by said second frame; a single ground engagement element connected to said steering fork element, wherein said ground engagement element is selected from a group consisting of a wheel and a ski; a steering mechanism extending from said steering fork element; wherein said first frame of said rear propulsion assembly is selectively connectable with said handle bar assembly to produce a single wheel personal propulsion device and said first frame of said rear propulsion assembly is selectively connectable with said second frame of said front-end assembly to form a passenger supporting vehicle that rides only on said drive wheel and said ground engagement element.