Can-Am's Electric Dream Machines Win iF Design Award
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Can-Am has just snagged themselves a shiny iF Design Award for their electric two-wheeled wonders, the Pulse and the Origin. These bikes really are like something straight outta a space odyssey, only, you know, you can actually buy them. If you've got the cash, that is.
These futuristic contraptions make my inner sci-fi geek do the happy dance. The Origin, in particular, looks perfect for a role in the next Blade Runner. Seriously, the liquid-cooled battery system pulses, the bike's tall, slender build makes the rider feel like they're floating, and the whole shebang just screams "future!"
Can Am Pulse. Image Credit: Can-Am.
Thankfully, these bikes aren't just pretty faces. The Pulse is designed for urban adventurers, boasts a peppy motor that'll have you zipping through traffic with ease. We're talking acceleration times that'll make your hair do the tango. And the Origin, well, that's the off-road beast. Think rugged, think powerful, think "I'm gonna conquer that mountain!"
The $13,999 Pulse, with its sleek, urban vibe, feels like it's been beamed down from a design studio in the year 2050. Imagine a city bike that does zero to sixty mph in 3.8 seconds - that's faster than you can say "electric boogaloo." This 47-horsepower machine will get you to your destination in a flash. An electric time machine, of sorts.
The Origin, on the other hand, is a beast of a different nature. This is a bike that says, "Yes, I can climb that hill, and yes, I can do it while looking fabulous." With its high ground clearance and robust build, it's ready for any off-road adventure you can throw at it. You'll have to part with $14,499 of your hard-earned greenbacks, but you'll own one heck of a trail tool.
Can-Am Origin. Image Credit: Can-Am.
Both bikes are designed to be nimble and agile, but the Origin's taller stance gives it that "I'm the king of the mountain" vibe. BRP's Chief Design Officer, Denys Lapointe, says these bikes "redefine electric motorcycle riding." And you know what? He's right. They're not just bikes; they're experiences. They're a statement. They're a "look at me, I'm riding the future!"
So, if you're looking for an electric motorcycle that'll turn heads and make you feel like a rock star, look no further than the Can-Am Pulse and Origin. Just be prepared to answer a lot of questions because people are gonna be curious. And honestly, who can blame them? These bikes are like a breath of fresh, electric-powered air in a world that's often stuck in the past. So, go ahead, take a ride ON the future. You might just like what you see.
