It’s not always an easy task pulling out historic or vintage bikes as design inspiration
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| Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept |
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| Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept |
(three world records) from 1934. At the time this bike broke three world records equipped with a single-cylinder, four-stroke 500cc engine capable of getting to 140 mph which for the time was very fast. Inspired by the Peugeot EX1 [electric concept car], I wanted to create an electric motorcycle that could beat any record - speed, endurance, trustworthiness, recharge time etc., while following the same racing spirit with which it was built.
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| Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept |
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| Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept |
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| Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept |
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| Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept |
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| Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept |
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| Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept |
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| Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept |
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| Peugeot 515 motorcycle concept |
First I decided to put a big electric motor on the rear wheel and a battery pack in the middle (with a cover and ventilation outlets. The lowslung weight meant a lowered centre of gravity which is best for improved agility and stability. Under the battery pack is a fin with sensors which can analyse the road conditions - wet, damaged, dirty etc - and communicate them to the rider.
