Real Motors' Project Ares is an all-electric motorcycle with a cyberpunk-inspired design
Real Motors is entering the electric motorcycle scene with Project Ares, a machine that looks like it rolled straight out of a cyberpunk film. With a 15 kWh battery, a standard J1772 charge port cleverly hidden in the faux tank, and a limited production run, this bike targets riders who want head-turning design as much as electric performance.
The tech community is already debating whether boutique electric motorcycles can carve out a meaningful niche against established manufacturers. Price, charging infrastructure, and real-world range are all on the table as members dissect this ambitious new entry.
South Carolina-based Real Motors has revealed its first motorcycle, Project Ares, an all-electric machine with a design that draws from cyberpunk and sci-fi aesthetics. The bike starts at $20,000 and is set to ship next year in limited volumes.
The Ares is powered by a roughly 15 kilowatt-hour battery pack that charges at up to 3.3 kilowatts via a standard J1772 port located on top of the faux fuel tank. The electric motor is officially rated at 101 horsepower, with torque measured at the wheel at 738 pound-feet, though Real Motors quotes that figure after gearing multiplication. The bike weighs 485 pounds, putting it in line with Zero Motorcycles' SR/F but nearly 100 pounds heavier than a Ducati Panigale V4. It has three speed settings, no traction control or antilock brakes on the prototype, and can be equipped with optional Öhlins suspension and Brembo brakes.
What makes this bike interesting is how it rides differently from its aggressive cafe racer looks. Despite its low handlebars and high foot pegs, the Ares delivers power smoothly across all modes and requires more deliberate steering input than a typical sportbike, feeling more like a cruiser with premium components. CEO Trent Dingman said the project started as a challenge between cofounders to build the coolest possible thing, and the result is a machine that prioritizes a unique riding experience over pure track performance.
Would you trade traditional sportbike handling for a distinctive design like the Ares offers?
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Source: The Verge https://www.theverge.com/transportation/1029837/real-motors-project-ares-electric-motorcycle-first-ride
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