Diamond Atelier has been recreating the dream of many fans of the world of two-wheeled preparations for more than a decade, in the form of unique projects full of personality. The last of these works is the DA#22 Ultronwhich they themselves have defined as “the first physical expression of a new category: the hyperbike.” Presented at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, this is a functional and approved prototype for road use.
This has been made by hand in Munich exploring during the process “the potential of a motorcycle when design, engineering, craftsmanship and material execution are combined into an uncompromising machine”say its creators. The result are more than 205 HP of powerwrapped by a hand-molded aluminum body. But this is not all, since the most striking thing about the set (probably) is the color scheme chosen to adorn its silhouette:
“A voltage-activated electroluminescent paint system that turns the motorcycle’s own skin into light. Only one liter of this exact red formula was created. Every drop was used in DA#22. It will never be repeated. There will be no other superbike. The beginning of the hyperbike”explains the brand from one of its main social networks.
DA#22 Ultron: “A silhouette that does not disappear with speed”
Nowadays, almost in any field we go into, it is not easy to surprise with a new product. It takes more than just a novelty to stand out, for example, in the world of two-wheeled preparations. At this point is where we learn about the work done by Diamond Atelier with this DA#22 Ultron, which according to themselves “It was designed to be recognized even before its full silhouette appears.”
Within the same concept, the German specialist has managed to converge key factors in a differential design such as proportion, pilot integration and visual identity. The DA#22 Ultron is not presented to the public as an exhibition object, but as a machine designed to be experienced in motion: “It’s not a concept. It’s not a static display piece.”say its creators.
This is a functional and approved prototype for road use, and the first physical expression of the Diamond Atelier hyperbike. After its development and final conception, almost 1,000 hours of work have been used to achieve the desired design of the body of this DA#22 Ultron. A task that has been carried out with care and attention by the specialized company KRT Frameworkwith Marvin Diehl at the helm.
The DA#22 Ultron from all angles
There is no visual reference that does not attract the attention of this DA#22 Ultron. The team responsible for the project knew the importance of creating a motorcycle that would mark its own style from any angle: “From the front, the entire concept boils down to a precise visual code: a circular light signature, radically narrow proportions and illuminated, hand-molded aluminum surfaces that frame the center line of the machine”they explain.
They conclude by stating that “nothing is added as decoration. The light defines the architecture. The architecture defines the identity. A front view that does not belong to any existing motorcycle category.” The rear three-quarter view reveals the architecture behind DA#22 Ultron: an ultra-short tail, a floating seat, an exposed mechanical core and a hand-molded aluminum body that fits perfectly to the machine.
“Each panel was molded by hand, including double-curved surfaces, blurred edges and transitions that conventional motorcycle bodywork could not resolve.”they detail from Diamond Atelier. And from above?… From this angle the DA#22 Ultron presents a fluid and unique composition: “a carefully drawn volume around the tank and a sharp graphic line that guides the eye across the entire body”they explain. Finally we have the lighting gadgets with which the German trainer gives a new dimension to his work. As detailed in one of their publications about the model:
“Instead of adding light to the motorcycle, we integrated light into its surface. When voltage is applied, the coating itself emits light, transforming the body into an illuminated structure. No LED strips. No illuminated acrylic. No digital effects. Bringing this technology to life required months of development, testing and refinement. Each layer was designed to fuse craftsmanship with innovation until the body itself became the source of light.”
The technique that hides behind its lines
The platform chosen to give life to this DA#22 Ultron is the well-known KTM LC8 V-twin engine, capable of offering a final power for the occasion of 205 HP. This is embedded in an elaborate, partly exposed tubular chassis. In addition, some dynamic improvements have been integrated in order to improve the driving experience. Among them we can highlight:
- Wilbers TYPE 46 RR front fork
- Gilles Tooling Footpegs
- DKB Special Parts CNC Control Pins
- Illuminated clutch cover with glass inspection window
Added to all of the above are the multitude of pieces made of titanium, such as the complete exhaust system or the beautiful 3D printed upper seat post. “At its center is a real diamond set in sterling silver, a subtle nod to the company name rather than an exercise in ostentation”they say from Pipe Burn. Another striking detail is how the digital dashboard has been integrated into the surface of the fuel tank itself, leaving the front view completely clear once we take control of it.
Finally we have the front tire that includes a 4JET machined band with a diamond pattern, making this component another design element. In short, we are facing an exercise in style that has sought from the first moment to explore the potential of a motorcycle when design, engineering, craftsmanship and execution of materials are combined in a machine without concessions.
