Dan Anderson famed designer of the electric motorcycle Voltra granted us a few minutes of his time to answer some questions on his awe inspiring design work.
Allaboutbikes.com - What inspired this design?
Dan Anderson - The design was inspired by cafe racers from the 1950s-1970s. The project was really about taking what is, in the eyes of the majority of the motorcycling community, a culturally sterile technology and using design to create a sense of tradition and appeal around that technology. Another challenge was creating a design which while embodying the depth of cultural value and tradition in motorcycling, could still display a new style of its own.
Allaboutbikes.com - Is this the dream bike you would like to build?
Dan Anderson - In terms of being my dream bike to build, I would say it is 'a' dream bike to build- but come on! How can you have just one! There is so much to do in terms of motorcycle design and each build is a step to the next!
Allaboutbikes.com - What funding would be required to build this motorcycle?
Dan Anderson - Funding required to make the project a reality has not been confirmed. It depends exactly what the company developing the design wants to achieve. A rideable, registerable prototype is obviously going to require a different level of funding than a fully sorted, publicly available standards and regulations compliant motorcycle. It would certainly be great fun to make even a simple working prototype!
Allaboutbikes.com - What are the specs of this motorcycle, estimated range, top speed etc?
Dan Anderson - The motorcycle uses lithium-ion phosphate batteries, riding time (depending on average riding style) approx. 90 minutes. Full charge – 2 hours. Torque: 129 Nm, Weight: 200 kg, Top speed: over 200 km / h.
Allaboutbikes.com - How did you conceive such a work of art?
Dan Anderson - The design was conceived simply as a way of bringing the past and the future together.
See more detailed information on the Voltra at http://www.coroflot.com/dananderson/Voltra-Motorcycle-/1
