Blackburne Swift
This is our first motorcycle concept and it shows a unique approach to electric motorcycle design. We have looked at electric motorcycles with their single motors and thought how we could develop a new design that improves on the existing performance and range parameters.
The Blackburne Swift is our answer to this question!
At the heart of this motorcycle are not one but two electric motors rated at 65hp each. Each motor is connected separately via chain final drives to the rear wheel.
On setting off and at part throttle only one electric motor is used to power the bike. The other motor as it is directly linked to the rear wheel and is spinning is used as a generator putting power back into the batteries to extend the range.
On full throttle both electric motors are switched to drive mode giving the rider the full 130hp.
The use of two smaller electric motors connected in this way gives the rider the same power and throttle response as a single 130hp motor version but has the advantage at cruising speeds of recharging the batteries giving a much improved range.
Images of the Blackburne Swift Frame
The two electric motors and their battery pack are housed in a unique organically shaped stainless steel perimeter frame. This is designed in house and offers tremendous strength while being light weight.
We are developing a concept motorcycle at the moment and plan evaluation testing of the drive train later this year.
The design and drivetrain idea does have its challenges to overcome but that is what motivates us to push the boundaries, to create something totally new and unique that improves on the current design offerings.
We will bring you further news as we develop this motorcycle, stay tuned!!
Blackburne launched a styling mockup of the Swift motorcycle at the London Motorcycle Excel Show in February as part of the BDI group motorcycle display. Interest from the public was strong especially once the concept of charge while driving was explained. The responce was so encouraging that we are now moving towards the creation of a working prototype.
We will bring you more news on this as the development process moves along.
