This is not the first time we have talked to you about future high-performance electric motorcycles. Can-Am. Yes, we are talking about the Origin and Press. Machines that, by the way, we have already told you a few things about…
Now, the subsidiary of the Bombadier Group has surprised us with the publication on social media of a video in which they test their two frames. This is hot, clearly these are the final product tests.
This is how Can-Am puts its Pulse and Origin to the test
Watching bikes and prototypes undergo such intense testing usually elicits a feeling of “No for God’s sake, leave it alone, give it to me.” However, this being the first foray into the sport, Can-Am In the world of electric two-wheelers, all the effort to ensure that these bikes are as durable and reliable as possible is appreciated.
Especially since it is, one of them, an adventure model that will surely face difficult situations.
Philip Maltaiselectric vehicle simulation engineer at Can-Amcommented: «Our goal is always to make sure that the tests reflect real-world use, but we have to test them more rigorously than any end customer. We ask our test riders to be the worst riders possible. So they have to overcome every bump, every hole, and make sure that the bike takes a beating during testing..
After watching the video, it is clear that Maltese I was not exaggerating about the effort made by the team to put the new models through their paces in the most extreme conditions. It is fascinating to see the Press and Origin in action and under the strict gaze of its engineers and magnifying glasses.
But, curiously, one of the details that did not go unnoticed was discovering that many of the senior officials of Can-Am They are passionate motorcyclists, a characteristic that says a lot about the quality and spirit of these bikes.
We’re still waiting to hear about pricing and specifications. But time is ticking, and the latest we know is that these new models are expected to launch this year, so we shouldn’t wait much longer.