With all the development and research going into alternative fuel vehicles, it was only a matter of time before there was a breakthrough in motorcycles too. Here’s one wicked bike, the Mission One.
With a top speed of 150 miles per hour, it’s hardly a bike to scoff at. Doesn’t hurt that it costs $0 to run (aside from your electric bill)... Check out some of the details:
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The Seat:
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Béhar created a seat that cantilevers high above the rear wheel, to visually emphasize the lack of exhaust pipes. The triangular grating echoes the shape of the battery frames within.
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The Face:
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"I wanted to create visual continuity," says Béhar, "from the face of the bike to the back, headlight to taillights." He integrated the LED headlight into the face of the bike, which has a stealth bomber's faceted look, softened by smooth, fluid lines that run the length of the motorcycle.
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The Batteries:
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The bike's heaviest components are spread throughout the body to mimic a motorcycle's typical weight distribution. The hundreds of cells are monitored individually to improve battery life.
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The Cooling System:
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Heat buildup can sap both motor and battery efficiency. A liquid cooling system runs throughout the motor and the controller.
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The Controller:
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This device sends power from battery to motor using a number of individual switches controlled by complex algorithms to maximize motor performance.
