Curtiss Motorcycles ventures deeper into the electric motorcycle field after its debut of the Hera with the new Zeus Bobber. Continuing with its hyper-futuristic design, the Zeus Bobber resembles a vehicle that could be used on the set of Bladerunner or Tron; with its modular-looking design featuring sleek curves in glossy black. Built with an aluminium frame and solid carbon wheels, the electric bike is as strong as it is light — weighing at only 475 pounds. The suspension system is fully adjustable for both racing and commuting, so it can be set up for any riding occasion. Its lithium-ion battery pack can push the vehicle up to 280 miles, while its electric motor generates 190 horsepower and 145 pound-feet of torque, clocking in 0-62 mph in a mere 2.1 seconds.
The Curtiss Motorcycles Zeus Bobber is now available for orders with a price tag of $60,000 USD, and production is expected to begin in early 2020. Head over to Curtiss Motorcycles’ website to make an order now.
Renowned auction house Bonhams is hosting its annual Spring Stafford Sale once again at the the International Classic Motorcycle Show this year. The event will run over the course of two days and feature more than 400 vintage motorcycles. Among the hundreds of fantastic vintage pieces, three ’20s era rides in particular have caught our eye.
First up is the 1926 Brough Superior 986cc SS100 Alpine Grand Sports, also known among enthusiasts as the ”Rolls-Royce of motorcycles.” The bike has been restored over the last three decades by its last owner, who held the bike since 1986. The second gem of the auction is the 1928 BMW 500CC R57, of which only 1,012 were made globally. The bike was purchased around 25 years ago for the vendor’s private collection, and was maintained well by his in-house mechanic. Finally, Bonhams is auctioning off the 1926 Moto Guzzi 498cc C2V Racing Motorcycle, Moto Guzzi’s first purpose-built racing model. The motorcycle is registered in Italy, and comes complete with a certificate of origin from Moto Guzzi itself.
Aside from the three beautiful vintage motorcycles, Bonhams also highlighted four main collections to pay attention to: the R.J. Gardiner Collection of mainly ex-works competition motorcycles, the Sant Hilari Collection of over 100 amazing MX and Enduro motorcycles, an important “European Collection” of 15 technically interesting vintage machines, and finally the late Mike Taylour Collection, who was one of the world’s foremost collectors of Black Ariels.
For more info and the full catalogue, head over to Bonhams’ page.
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