New images have emerged of American electric bike
firm Curtiss' V8 battery electric bike concept. And they're claiming an
incredible 217 hp and 147 ftlb of torque from the bike's E-twin motor. Using a V8-style battery arrangement, the Curtiss
Hera took its design inspiration from Glenn Curtiss’ 1907 V8 motorcycle with
which he set a land speed record of 136.3mph on Ormand Beach, Florida.
"With Hera, we set out to create the world’s
most luxurious motorcycle," explained Curtiss CEO, Matt Chambers when we
saw concept drawings in 2018. Featuring the world’s first V8 battery architecture, an
ultra-powerful, yet refined, E-Twin motor, and a 66-inch wheelbase, Hera will
occupy a class all her own."
