This concept bike from Voxan Motors is the debut model for the brand. An off-shoot of Venturi Automobiles, the bike is called the WATTMAN in a less-than-subtle nod to its electric powertrain.
All seems well with the specs – until you get to the weight and performance — which are both pretty abysmal. The other missing element is the price, which is conspicuous in its absence.
Even so, as a concept previewing a design vision?
Stunning. Desirable. Brutal but delicate details. It is quite lovely.
If only it weighed less than 700 pounds and was not projected to carry a $100,000-plus price tag when for sale some time in 2015…
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Type
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Type: Electric Power Cruiser, single seater
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Battery
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Technology : Lithium Ion
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Energy : 12.8 kWh
Electric motor
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Max. power : 200 HP (from 7,500 rpm to 10,500 rpm)
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Max. torque : 200Nm (from 0 to 6,000 rpm)
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Max. motor speed : 10,500 rpm
Body
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Frame : structural battery packaging and self-supporting motor casing
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Front suspension : 43 mm inverted fork
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Rear suspension : dual swingarms, dual shock absorbers
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Rims : carbon 18”
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Tyres: Michelin Commander II
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Fron :t 130/70/18
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Rear : 240/40/18
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Front brakes : 4 discs (230mm diameter) – 4 piston calipers (Beringer 4D System)
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Rear brakes : Disc (230mm diameter) – 2 piston caliper (Beringer)
Transmission
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35 mm timing belt
Performances
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Max. speed : 170 kph
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0-100 : 3.4 s
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0-160 : 5.9 s
Range
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180 km (according to NEDC standard cycle)
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Charging time : < 30 minutes (quick charge at 80%)
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Charger plug : Combo II
Dimensions
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