Occasionally, a manufacturer may present a novel design or prototype that defies accepted notions of what a motorcycle ought to be. The X-01, the first electric motorcycle prototype ever presented by Danish EV firm Diem, looks really alluring. Let’s examine this more closely:
Whether it’s the single LED headlight, the ridiculously large aero and winglets, or the one-sided swingarm, the Diem X-01 electric prototype motorcycle is likely to catch your eye. The X-01, which combines futuristic design components with a clean design language, is undeniably quite beautiful.
In addition to its stunning appearance, the prototype is outfitted with some really impressive machinery. It falls squarely within the European A2 licence category because it produces about 47 PS. It has a hub-mounted axial flux motor, a fully adjustable Showa fork, two discs up front with Brembo brake callipers, and a TFT panel. Diem still has a long way to go before the bike is put into production, though, as it is currently only a prototype.
However, the business claims to be producing its own engine and batteries, indicating that they are not merely constructing a bike from off-the-shelf parts. However, we would have preferred it if the company had provided more information, especially regarding the battery. The battery pack’s compactness and energy density are more important than the motor’s respectable power. In addition to a tolerable weight, the pack’s thermal efficiency is important. These factors significantly affect both the general usability and the handling characteristics of the electric motorcycle.
Practically speaking, the brand should make production-friendly adjustments like an aluminium swingarm, a single front disc, and a slightly lower-spec suspension if the business intends to create a commercial version. It doesn’t appear to be that difficult to keep the design. After all, have a look at the Ultraviolette F77, a real production bike, and see how futuristic it is!