The Formidable, Pistol-Shaped Curtiss Hades 1 Pure E-Bike
The Curtiss Motorcycle Company brags the invention of the world’s first completely symmetrical motorcycle
Once known as Confederate Motors, the early 1900s aircraft, bicycle and motorcycle manufacturer has since rebranded with a new name and product listing. Unveiling its latest Hades 1 Pure E-Bike, the Curtiss Motorcycle Company brags the invention of the world’s first completely symmetrical motorcycle.
The Formidable, Pistol-Shaped Curtiss Hades 1 Pure E-Bike
Inspired by a previous hellacious, bullet-shaped Zeus e-bike, the Hades 1 features an ultra-lightweight and compact Axial Flux motor solution packaged via the brand’s signature “Curtiss Centered Power Axis” Design – which accommodates the bike’s reduced girth and width, with an eight inch clearance, 27 degree rake angle and lower center of gravity. Including a longer-wheelbase, the Curtiss Hades 1 offers an alternative 31 degree rake angle with six inches of ground clearance for an easier mount and comfortable ride.
Incorporating a 399 V modular design system for optimized heat regulation and efficiency, the Hades 1’s chassis is predominantly constructed by modular machined billet aluminum and titanium hardware – with a fully adjustable double-wishbone parallelogram fork, modular aluminum girders, and direct-action, race-proven RaceTech monoshock at its front.
Comparable to its skeletal Zeus e-bike counterpart, the Hades 1 functions with a formidable horsepower of over 217, utilizing a similar 16.8kWh bullet-inspired battery and four floating Beringer 230mm cast iron disc brakes.
Curtiss Motorcycle Co. is currently collating online orders for the Hades 1. Worth $60,000, the bike is scheduled for production in March 2020, with an optional $30,000 carbon fiber upgrade.