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Lacama Electric Bike Concept by Italian Volt

Milan-based start-up, Italian Volt has introduced its first electric motorcycle - the Lacama. Italian Volt was set up by three partners, out of which two - Nicola Colombo and Valerio Fumagalli - hold a Guinness Record for the longest distance travelled on an electric motorcycle. In 2013, the duo travelled 12,379 km from Shanghai, China to Milan in 44 days, purely on electric power. The dream to build their own electric motorcycle resulted in Italian Volt, with contribution from Adriano Stellino, a designer with stints in Lamborghini and Bertone.

The Lacama holds a cluster of lithium ion batteries around an in-house designed aluminium frame, for a total capacity of 15 kWh. On a full charge, the bike offers over 190 km of range, and offers an interesting fast charging mode which allows for an 80 per cent charge in just 40 minutes. The batteries feed an electric motor which delivers 94 bhp and produces peak torque of 208 Nm. At 250 kg, the bike is on the heavier side, but still delivers a limited top speed of 180 kmph.

Also available are ridings modes, or profiles - changeable via a smartphone app - allowing customizable torque and engine brake settings. The bike offers premium components like Ohlins suspension and Brembo brakes.

The tail is beautifully chopped, aggressive and assertive, even though it looks more like a one-up design. It can be lengthened a bit to accommodate a passenger, but we gather that Italian Volt thought about solo fun more.

It has cooling fins on the case that holds the battery and the controller, and the fact that they can be painted in the same color as the bike or accented to contrast is simply glorious. Of course, there are countless ways to customize the Lacama, from colors to decals to adjustable footpegs,