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All Electric Motorcycles Should Look As Rad As the Phaser Type 1

I don’t know about you, but I think all electric vehicles should look a bit more special than their gasoline-powered counterparts. And the Phaser Type 1 here definitely got that right.
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Photo: Union Motion
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Just taking a standard car and putting an electric motor in it along with a battery pack isn’t really cutting it for a guy that loves vehicles, like me. If you are changing the machine’s soul, that should be reflected on the outside as well. It needs to stand out.

It should look at least retro-futuristic, like this Phaser Type 1 which looks inspired by classic Star Wars movies. This is what I’m talking about, let thick wires exposed to the eye, make it look industrial, let people see the battery and the motor.

The Phaser Type 1 started out as a 1998 Yamaha Fazer 600. Its creator, Union Motion, grab it as a rolling chassis as the double loop frame made a great base for experimenting with battery location and drivetrain layout.

After some testing, the team decided to settle for a conventional motor location, echoing the final driver of the original engine and send the power to the rear wheel via a chain.

The axial flux, brushless, three-phase, permanent magnet motor can put out a continuous power of 32 kW (42 hp) and a peak of 48 kW (64 hp). While that might not impress you, let me inform you about the torque - 120 Nm (88 lb-ft) continuous at the wheel and a peak of 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) all from a standstill.

A true tire shredder, considering the whole bike has a curb weight of 160 kg (353 lb). There is no official 0 - 60 time, but it is said the Phaser Type 1 can reach a top speed of 110 mph (177 km/h) and has a range of 60 miles (96 km).

CNC milled sheet aluminum bodywork keeps things clean and minimal to allow for easy access to the controller and airflow over the motor. The tank has been reduced to the bare essentials, keeping the profile of the bike low while retaining the original ergonomics, allowing you to grip the machine around corners.

To finish it off, there is a programmable instrument cluster, an Akira-inspired rear wheel and a super-bright halo daytime running light. Simply beautiful!
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