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XP Zero
By : Hugo Eccles
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 16th edition
Discipline : Product : Grand Winner
Categories : Industrial Design / Automotive & Transportation : Platinum Winner
The XP Zero is a new type of electric motorcycle, one that discards conventions and defies expectations. Developed without compromise and built with precision, the XP combines cutting-edge design with state-of-the-art technology, representing a new era of motorcycling.
The XP Zero doesn’t look like a conventional motorcycle because it isn’t a conventional motorcycle. The XP produces twice the torque of a combustion superbike, and can accelerate faster than a supercar. The XP’s power is delivered continuously and linearly without the need to change gears. The onboard ride computer provides user-customizable profiles that tailor the XP’s performance to suit any level of rider ability, from novice to expert, while the state-of-the-art safety system keeps the XP planted by adjusting to road and weather conditions. The performance profiles are switchable on-the-fly, instantly transforming the XP from a cruiser on the highway to a café racer in the canyons.
The XP utilizes aerospace industry production methods and technologies. The XP was almost entirely conceived and designed in 3D-CAD and the majority of its panels are CNC computer-machined. This ”digital manufacturing” approach allows an unprecedented level of both customization and reproducibility for each rider, with individualized replacement parts available at the press of a button. Modern manufacturing for a modern era.
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