The Vancouver-based firm, Damon Motorcycles unveiled their flagship Hypersport motorcycle at CES 2020 just a few months back. Since it’s launch, the Hypersport took the internet by storm. If you are into motorcycles and Artificial intelligence, this is the bike for you!
Before the launch of the Hypersport electric motorcycle had previously focused on creating digital safety technology to augment two-wheelers. However, Damon Motorcycles now produce one of the most technologically advanced motorcycles ever made. The Damon Hypersport is the World’s First transforming electric motorcycle with 360º situational awareness.
The Hypersport enables riders to electronically shift the motorcycle’s windscreen, seat, footpegs and handlebars on the fly. Which allows the bike to accommodate for different positions and conditions.
On top of this, Damon’s 360-degree radar assisted CoPilot system. Which uses sensors, radar and cameras to detect and track moving objects around the motorcycle. This safety feature, in turn, alerts the riders on blind spots and obstacles.
Damon Motorcycles proudly announced that they ushering in a new era of motorcycling for the next-generation of riders. Specifically the elusive millennial market. As claimed, the company has pre-sold several hundred Hypersport HS and Premier models to millennials. Who make up half of the company’s preorders. Furthermore, the company has also raised an additional $3M in funding. Also, acquired the IP portfolio of Mission Motors. They announced limited preorder availability of two new Hypersport Premier motorcycles: Arctic Sun and Midnight Sun.
“The technologies we have developed at Damon have been a huge hit,” said Jay Giraud, co-founder and CEO, Damon Motorcycles. “We launched the Hypersport to show that interest in motorcycling is stronger than ever. But in need of a complete overhaul to address the unmet needs of millennials, who have driven a 3X growth in used motorcycle purchases since 2007. With our preorder volume growing daily, we now know our unique features like CoPilot and Shift. This combined with Hypersport’s groundbreaking electric performance, are what this generation of motorcyclists want.”
With the growing backlog of interest for the sold-out Hypersport Premier Founder’s Edition, Damon created a limited run of two new Hypersport Premier offerings; Arctic Sun (white-gold) and Midnight Sun (black-gold) both priced at $39,995 USD.
To being with, all Hypersport models deliver well over 200hp and 200nm of torque starting at zero rpm. Also, a top speed of 200 mph and a range of more than 200 highway miles per charge. Furthermore, the bikes are outfitted with CoPilot™, Damon’s cutting-edge 360º advanced warning system. Also, the Shift™, which transforms the riding position between sport and commuter modes with the push of a button. The Hypersport Premier also features unique paint schemes, a single-sided swingarm and top-of-the-line brakes and suspension.
In order to accelerate development, Damon recently acquired the IP portfolio of Mission Motors. Mission Motors is the developer of high-density EV powertrains. This includes Mission Motors’ PM200 electric motor, Mission Inverter and also the Skyline Telematics.
The acquisition provides Damon with proven, cutting-edge technology. Which shattered the AMA electric land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats. On top of this, set records at Laguna Seca in 2011; the 1/4 mile drag strip at Sonoma Raceway in 2012! Also, at the Isle of Mann TT Zero race in 2014.
“The purchase of the Mission Motors IP will add to Damon’s capability. To build the highest performance drive trains in motorcycling,” said Derek Dorresteyn, COO, Damon Motorcycles. “Mission Motors was a technical leader and we are happy that some of that competitive DNA have passed into the Damon Hypersport. We intend to improve upon it considerably to take motorcycling into an entirely new level of performance. ”
Damon is now entering advanced development and test validation phase of its full-stack electric vehicle and cloud computing platform. With an embedded 4G connection, road and traffic data collected from each Hypersport will allow the company to remotely update the onboard computers. Which further Increases the motorcycle’s ability to detect vehicles with every mile ridden. Also, the company aims to be production-ready late next year.
Source: Damon Motorcycles