Real Motors’ Project Ares is a cyberpunk fantasy made real

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Origins of Project Ares":"Real Motors, a company based in Greenville, South Carolina, started Project Ares as a challenge between CEO Trent Dingman and design engineer Michael Feng to 'build the coolest possible thing, the best design, and show people what we can do.' The bike is the first offering from the company and is designed and built in the heart of the battery belt, near other EV players like BMW, Scout Motors, Volvo, and Redwood Materials.","

Design and Build Process":"The bike is an early prototype called 'Ghost' and is substantially smaller than the final product. It has a 15 kWh battery pack, charging at up to 3.3 kW over a standard SAE J1772 charging port on the top of the 'tank.' The pack powers an electric motor rated at 101 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque. The bike weighs 485 pounds and is nearly 100 pounds heavier than a Ducati Panigale V4.","

Ergonomics and Handling":"The bike has a low bar position and high pegs, putting you in a classic posture. However, the wide saddle and aggressive geometry make for a somewhat wobbly start. The bike has three speed settings, with mode 1 being the lightest to be safe. The bike lacks traction control and antilock braking, but Dingman warned that the bike is easy to ride with its torque figure.","

Future and Market Potential":"Project Ares starts at $20,000 and ships next year in limited volumes. The company aims to make the bike available to the public, and it represents the future of motorcycle design with its all-electric capabilities and futuristic styling."}