Chinese automakers have struggled to come stateside, but Davinci Motor is hoping for greater success with its DC100 electric motorcycle.
Set to make its U.S. debut at CES, the DC100 is being billed as a rival to traditional 1,000cc motorcycles in terms of performance. It features a 17.7 kWh battery pack that powers an electric motor producing 134 hp (100 kW / 136 PS) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque.
This setup enables the bike to accelerate from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in approximately three seconds, before hitting a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h). The company also says the bike has a NEDC range of 249 miles (400 km) and can be fully recharged with a DC fast charger in 30 minutes.
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Putting performance specifications aside, the DC100 has a one-piece aluminum alloy frame that is covered in edgy composite bodywork. The 562 pound (255 kg) motorcycle also sports 17-inch wheels that are wrapped in Pirelli Diablo Rosso III tires and backed up by a Brembo braking system.
The DC100 has digital key technology and owners will use their smartphone as a digital instrument cluster by downloading the Davinci app. The company also refers to the bike as a “two-wheeled robot” as it has “more than 1,000 chips and over 200 advanced sensors that track accurate information on the environment, vehicle movement status, road conditions, battery and motor temperature, lean angle, and so on.” The company says this information is combined to “precisely control its power system” and ensure optimal performance under all conditions.
Speaking of tech, buyers will find a kinetic energy recovery system, over-the-air updates, and safety features such as a traction control system. Davinci is also promising more advanced features in the future including a self-balancing function as well as “automatic parking and remote calling.” The company is also promising a “self-riding and target recognition” feature that will enable the bike to “automatically follow” a target selected by the rider.
Davinci estimates the bike will cost $27,500 and said showing it at CES is the “perfect opportunity for end-users to get a feel of the product for the first time, while acting as a chance for potential US dealers and distributors to get a first look as well.”
