Why is it so difficult to create a high-performance electric motorcycle? Here are the keys to this particular model.
Taking a quick look at market related to sustainable mobility, the truth is that there are alternatives present for different types of target audience. Do you need urban cars designed for exclusive use in the city? there are. Do you need to move on the road in authentic wheelchairs? There are too. However, if we turn to the 2-wheel product, everything gets complicated. We will only see mopeds and motorcycles designed, mainly, for urban cycle driving.
When will we see models designed to get the most out of the road? Some time ago, Elon Musk stated that we would not see a motorcycle under the logo of the electric car firm. This makes the equation difficult, since It is the leading brand in the sector.. This means that any other company should fill this gap. According to the Slash Gear portal, this brand could be Vector EV. The first time we met her was in 2018 during the celebration of the EICMA event in Milan.
Now, 4 years later, it looks like the green light will finally be given to production of up to 10 units under the limited edition modality. Let’s see, therefore, what are the details that most attract the attention of a model that, a priori, will not have rivals in the sector and, of course, to what extent we are facing a differential manufacturer in terms of sustainability. Here are the keys to understanding the absence of competition in such a specific market niche.
Vector Angel Edition, this is the first electric road motorcycle
The marketing proposition of just 10 units will entail a series of challenges soon. The one that most worries the firm is related, curiously, to the helmet. This brand has developed a special technology to connect the user with the motorcycle, so important advances are expected in this regard. In this way, the 10 applicants will enjoy a unique experience to configure this amazing technology.
This unique equipment in the market it is called Arc HMI. It stands out mainly for having a helmet and a jacket with main infotainment functions. The helmet has a kind of head up display, so the pilot will enjoy relief information monitored in real time. This information will be supplied thanks to the presence of connectivity via Wi-Fi.
In relation to the screen, with HUD technology, you can enjoy aspects such as the speed at which you are driving, the autonomy available or, of course, the possibility of seeing what is happening behind thanks to the incorporation of a camera on the back of the helmet. These are some of the innovations that could come from this exclusive manufacturer of high-performance electric motorcycles.
In relation to the jacket, it has haptic technology to be able to have information of our interest at the moment. The presence of this kind of touch in certain areas will allow managing, among other issues, the integrated audio equipment or the possibility of making calls or hanging up after a conversation.
Regarding the characteristics of the motorcycle, the presence of a very respectable weight is especially striking considering the arrangement of a set of batteries. on the scale set a weight of about 220 kilograms. This allows it, among other things, to accelerate to 100 km/h in just 3.1 seconds, as well as reach a top speed of 200 km/h. This data will, however, be far from what was achieved by a unit of the Tesla Model S Plaid.
Thanks to the provision of a set of batteries of Samsung’s own technology of 16.8 kWh, it is possible to enjoy uninterrupted driving up to 320 kilometers or 195 kilometers in the event of driving outside the urban area.
Well, how much would you be willing to pay in order to get a unit? The Vector Angel Edition model will only have 10 possible owners, so the price will certainly not be cheap. Apparently, they will go on the market at priced at $135,000which shows how complicated the production of this type of electric motorcycles is.
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