Advanced electric motorbike revealed

‘Vector’, the world’s first fully-electric motorcycle with human machine interface (HMI), has been unveiled at the Milan Motorcycle Show.

Jaguar Land Rover’s venture capital fund InMotion Ventures has invested in a new start-up Arc, which launched the new product.

Both the bike and the intelligent haptic ride-wear and connected heads-up display helmet are at the Italian show from November 6-11, and visitors can take a virtual reality ride.

Vector uses exotic materials, thoroughbred componentry and cutting-edge architecture, wrapped in a futuristic body.

The investment from InMotion Ventures, along with Mercia Technologies and industry specialist angels, will support Arc with its global ambition for Vector to be the cleanest, safest, and most fulfilling motorcycle on the road.

“Our aim has always been to bring technology, performance and safety together to create an entirely new two-wheeled experience,” Arc founder and chief executive officer Mark Truman says.

“Vector isn’t just a motorbike; it’s the world’s first fully-electric café racer, it’s an innovative heads-up display helmet and it’s a sensory riding suit – all working in unison to create an experience package like no other.”

InMotion Ventures managing director Sebastian Peck says: “Electric vehicles are pivotal for the future of urban mobility, helping people travel through cities quickly and cleanly as possible. We want to make sure that we’re not only changing the way people move but delivering unparalleled outdoor experiences while doing so.”