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Davinci Motor, a brand specializing in electric motorcycles from China, showcased its DC100 model at CES 2023, featuring distinctive aesthetics and impressive power. Drawing inspiration from fighter jets, Davinci Motor claims to have crafted a machine that...DC100 offers a variety of color options, ranging from neutral tones like black and white to bold choices like gold or orange. Its futuristic and robust design gives off a vibe of innovation. The seat, occupying a small area on the bike, adds a finishing touch to its overall aesthetics.
DC100 is equipped with an electric motor positioned in the rear wheel axis, delivering a maximum power of 135 horsepower and an impressive torque of 850 Nm.
The 17.7 kWh battery pack enables the DC100 to cover a maximum distance of nearly 400 km on a single charge. Accelerating from 0-100 km/h in just over 3 seconds, the DC100 reaches a top speed of 200 km/h. With fast charging standard level 3, it takes only 30 minutes to fully charge the vehicle.
Featuring dual front disc brakes and a set of stylish Brembo calipers, the DC100 is a powerful electric motorcycle, emphasizing the necessity of a premium braking system.
The front lighting system of the vehicle features a distinctive design, utilizing 2 LED headlights with a circular positioning strip. This design adds character, making the bike look even more impressive when viewed from the front.
The bike is not equipped with a speedometer; instead, it provides a mount to securely attach a smartphone. The concept seems to be that when connected, the phone will act as the display, providing essential information for the rider. I noticed a lightning bolt symbol, hinting at the possibility of wireless charging.
The rear light of the bike has a remarkably impressive design. The rear suspension is a single spring-strut type, similar to many other sports models.
In an overall glance, you can see that the bike has a rugged and futuristic appearance. However, upon closer inspection, it's evident that the finishing touches are not quite refined. Some details appear rather rough and lack a high level of sophistication.
All of the electronic components of the bike, including the battery and central control unit, are housed within this large central unit. Davinci Motor claims to equip the bike with a total of 1,000 processing chips and over 200 different sensors to monitor various conditions while riding, such as weather, road conditions, incline, battery status, engine temperature, and the overall state of the vehicle.
Similar to modern motorcycles, data collected from these sensors will be sent to the ECU, allowing the computer to automatically adjust operational parameters to suit each specific condition.
The motorcycle is also equipped with technologies such as hill start assist and hill descent control. With a substantial weight of 255 kg, the bike also features a reverse assist function. Davinci Motor states that in the future, they plan to introduce a self-balancing feature with the assistance of an electric power steering system.
