POWER ELECTRONICS
ARC LIFE
Brakes are by Brembo
Designed simultaneously for bike, helmet and jacket to compliment each other, the Vector is a unique example of a HMI
T
he idea maybe simple, the implementation less so. Instead of just designing a bike, why not design
a bespoke helmet and jacket to accompany it, and pack the lot with the latest technology?
This is exactly what Mark Truman, CEO and founder or Arc has done with the Vector.
A veteran biker, Truman has
assembled a team that has designed machines for Aston Martin, KTM,
Triumph and Ducati, and even designed vehicles for James Bond. Joining as investor is Jaguar Land Rover subsidiary InMotion Ventures, adding to the credibility. Other investors
include Mercia Fund Managers and the Midlands Engine Investment Fund. The powerplant on the bike, which sits in the carbon fi bre frame, is a 399
volt Samsung unit specifi ed to deliver around 200 miles of urban use and 120 miles on the highway. The NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) showed a 362 mile urban range, which is the drive- cycle often quoted by companies.
Arc is the fi rst company to use this set up, and the battery is tested to Reg100 standards – a test normally only undertaken by automotive OEMs.
Performamce is lively, as you’d expect from a 220 kg machine, with 60mph coming up in just over 3 seconds and a claimed top speed of 120mph. For charging purposes the company off er to install a charger at the buyer’s home or other premises, with a 45 minute quick charge where the facilities are available. It’s designed to be a light, modular unit with what the company describe as “Moto-GP levels of stiff ness” to ensure predictable handling.
HUD features speedo and sat nav
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