Vancouver , Canada based Damon Motors has released details of HyperDrive , described as the world ' s first 100 percent electric , multi-variant powertrain platform " that redefines motorcycle performance , safety and design . " As a platform for future Damon motorcycles , HyperDrive is a monocoque-constructed , highvoltage powertrain that a wide range of models and sub-models can be built upon . " To showcase the new platform , we are announcing the release of two new motorcycle models for pre-order : HyperSport SX and HyperSport SE - each with HyperDrive at their core . Configured with 15 kWh , the SX delivers more than 150 miles range and 150 hp , with the 11 kWh SE boasting over 100 miles range and 108 hp . " In partnership with FreedomRoad Financial , Damon has also announced a revolutionary subscription plan offering for all HyperSport models . Customers can choose from 24 , 36
' battery enclosures act as the motorcycle ' s load-bearing frame '
and 48-month subscription plans with a guaranteed residual value , ( conditions apply , with normal wearand-tear ) providing customers the freedom to exchange their HyperSport for updated models at the end of the term . As hardware gets updated , customers can always expect nextgeneration technology without the hassle and trade-in losses that occur with legacy dealerships and brands ." Jay Giraud , founder and CEO at Damon Motors , said that " as we at Damon continue to reinvent twowheel mobility , HyperDrive lies at the heart of our innovation . It serves as the nucleus of our creations and will allow us to further evolve our technology and continue to introduce the world ' s most exciting and ground-breaking electric motorcycles ." Described as " optimized for maximum
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performance , design and safety ," HyperDrive is said to deliver 450 nominal volts and to be a " first-of-itskind , all-electric powertrain ." A liquid-cooled and thermally managed high-energy pack enables a multitude of battery capacities for various future motorcycle models and supports the HyperSport SE with 100 miles range , SX with 150 miles range , and HS and Premier with 200 miles range . " Using industry-leading cells delivering over 200 Wh / kg pack level density , all HyperSport models can deliver track-ready performance with a > 3C continuous discharge to the ultradense , direct-oil-cooled , 6-phase internal permanent magnet ( IPM ) motor . Spinning at a peak of 16,000 rpm and capable of delivering over 200 hp and 200 Nm of torque , HyperDrive ' s motor weighs in at just 48 lbs ." Developed in-house , HyperSport is said to be able to charge at the common place level 1 and level 2 public charging stations found around the world . It is also capable of 25 kW DC fast charging in under 45 minutes and can be charged at home on 110V outlets . A proprietary 150 + kW inverter allows Damon to " control traction , engine braking and performance like never before - with proprietary algorithms and a unique safety-focused architecture ." It includes the " most energy-dense pack in transportation at over 200 Wh / kg ." The company ' s focus on aerodynamic design , using extensive wind tunnel testing to reduce drag , enables Damon " to deliver more speed , acceleration and range than its competitors ." The slim design allows it to achieve the " slipperiest profile possible . The pack ' s total cell count , cell orientation and layout , heat dissipation materials , optimization of liquid-cooling performance and material selection
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are all engineered to create the slimmest possible battery pack , without compromising energy density or output ." To further reduce weight , HyperDrive is engineered to act as a structural component of the motorcycle itself . The battery enclosures not only optimize weight distribution for highspeed stability and handling , but also act as the motorcycle ' s load-bearing frame . This saves both weight and cost , and further reduces bulk , compared to conventional framed motorcycles . Damon models feature the proprietary CoPilot collision warning system - it
uses embedded radar , cameras and other sensors to track the speed , direction and velocity of dozens of objects at a time . Using an onboard neural net , it anticipates a threat to warn the rider who is then alerted with LEDs for blind-spot warnings , vibrating handlebar grips for forward-collision warnings , and displays rearward threats with a digital rear-view mirror fed by the motorcycle ' s embedded ,
Jay Giraud , founder & CEO : " As we at Damon continue to reinvent twowheel mobility , HyperDrive lies at the heart of our innovation ."
wide-angle rear-facing camera . Equipped with Machine Learning , every time a rider responds to a threat warning by way of swerving or braking , the onboard system captures and tags the incident details in 360 ยบ. It then transmits data to Damon ' s cloud over its embedded wireless connection , so that the system can learn to detect more threats faster over time .
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