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VIGO: British Electric Motorcycle of the Future

A breakthrough electric motorcycle with a range of up to 400 miles, enormous power and acceleration

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VIGO: British Electric Motorcycle of the Future

VIGO: British Electric Motorcycle of the Future

VIGO: British Electric Motorcycle of the Future

VIGO: British Electric Motorcycle of the Future

VIGO: British Electric Motorcycle of the Future

A breakthrough electric motorcycle with a range of up to 400 miles, enormous power and acceleration

A breakthrough electric motorcycle with a range of up to 400 miles, enormous power and acceleration

A breakthrough electric motorcycle with a range of up to 400 miles, enormous power and acceleration

A breakthrough electric motorcycle with a range of up to 400 miles, enormous power and acceleration

Vigo Motorcycles
Vigo Motorcycles
Vigo Motorcycles
Vigo Motorcycles
1 Campaign |
Cambridge, United Kingdom
$268 USD $268 USD 7 backers
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Overview
The Vigo Motorcycle will potentially be one of the world's most advanced fully electric motorcycle with up to 400 miles range, incredible power that reaches 60 mph or 100kmh in 3.2 seconds . A new aesthetic design, high efficiency, security and cutting-edge technologies combine together in this magnificent motorcycle.

The Vigo motorcycle will be the first fully electric motorcycle which gracefully combines together a previously unchangeable range of up to 400 miles per charge, extreme power, magnificent design and cutting-edge technologies.

 

 

① The following range has been compiled using 80% city, 20% highway environment with an average speed of 45 mph. Factors like: weight load, speed, adaptive braking ratio might gradually reduce the overall range of the vehicle. Values have been calculated taking into consideration specifications of used components.

Currently the motorcycle produces a maximum of 72db but our engineers are working on increasing it as well as improving its sound.

 

 

 

 

 

 

More information regarding the UK "Plug-in car, motorcycle and van grants" here https://www.gov.uk/plug-in-car-van-grants

Government incentives towards the purchase of plug-in electric vehicles have been also established following EU countries:  Belgium, France,  Germany,  Hungary,  Iceland,  Ireland,  Netherlands,  Norway,  Romania,  Spain,  Sweden. Please check your government website for further details.

Many tax benefits are applied for electric motorcycle owners.

In the United Kingdom electric motorcycles are fully exempt from fuel duty as well as there is no Vehicle Excise Duty (also known as "road tax") and for electric vehicles. Further information regarding this subject can be found here.

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden have either full or partial exemption from the annual circulation tax and registration tax. Please check your local government website or European Automobile Manufacturers Association publications to overview governments incentives in your country.

 

 

TIMOTHY SERGEEV
Founder and Executive

Born in USSR. Studied in St. Petersburg and London. Have a thorough knowledge in IT, Electronics, Motorcycles Engineering, International Trading.

The internal-combustion engine is an outdated technology.  The motorcycle industry hasn't evolved much for decades.

Motorcycles of the future must be attractive, affordable and environmentally safe, like the Vigo Motorcycle will be.

 

 

The following timeline shows only products affecting tasks. Financial, organizational, logistical and other vital duties are not included in this timeline. 

 

 

Range, max 400 miles (640 km)
Battery Capacity 21kWh
Life 250 000 miles (400 000 km)
Charging Time Regular: 7-12 hours
Rapid: 20-30 min
Cost to Recharge Approximately £2.5 (€2.94, $3.12) from household power supply
Motor High efficiency, brushless, magnetless, asynchronous, direct-drive AC motor
Motor Power, max 90kW (120 hp)
Torque, max 350 Nm
Speed, max 180 mph (290 kmh)
Motorcycle Dimensions Length: 85' (215 cm)
Height: 50' (127 cm)
Width: 35' (88 cm)
Seat Height: 33.1' (84 cm)
Motorcycle Weight, total 350 pounds (160 kg)
PRICE (ex. VAT)* Estimated Retail Price: £7,999 (9,799 USD, 9499 EUR)

Special Price (FOR INDIEGOGO BACKERS ONLY): £5,999 (7,499 USD, 7199 EUR)

*Estimated Retail Price might change by the time of mass production. Discount Coupon Code gives you a discount off the final retail price. VAT excluded from all prices. Please check tax benefits for electric vehicles in your country in advance.

Special Price is a fixed price which will not be changed. Pre-ordering your motorcycle today, you will pay only that price regardless of the circumstances. Pre-order amount is fully refundable.

Please use following currency converter to check prices in different currencies. British Pound is a main currency for our transactions.

 

Gratitude - £10

Our team is very thankful for your help and support. A personal greeting card with your name will be sent directly to you. You'll be kept up to date on our development stages.

T-Shirt "NO ROAD TAX" - £25

This awesome T-Shirt is not only made of organic cotton and dyed using safe chemicals, but also going to remind you about advantages of having electric motorcycle.
SIZES: S, M, L, XL

Personal Engraved Pen - £35

High quality pen with your name on it will constantly remind you about the kind donation you made.

Keychain Light - £50

This is not only an exact copy of the branded digital key used by Vigo Motorcycles, this is also an incredible keychain and UV light.

Initial Public Test Ride - £150

Be among the first prototype test riders. Have the opportunity to participate in direct development process. Your feedback is very important to us. The test ride will be on a chosen track in England.
Motorcycle Driver Licence (A category) and 2+ years of experience are required to be able to take a test ride.

10% Discount Coupon - £200

Save 10% (or up to £800) off the Retail Price for only £200.
This coupon can be used only once. The coupon can be given to anyone - thus can be used as a present. Discount only applied to the motorcycle Retail Price and do not give any surcharges discounts. Can not be used in conjunction with other coupons.

15% Discount Coupon - £350

Save 15% (or up to £1200) off the Retail Price for only £350.
This coupon can be used only once. The coupon can be given to anyone - thus can be used as a present. Discount only applied to the motorcycle Retail Price and do not give any surcharges discounts. Can not be used in conjunction with other coupons.

Carbon Fiber Helmet - £500

High-quality carbon fiber branded helmet.
Voice Control unit is not attached to the helmet.
AVAILABLE SIZES (Head Circumference): L (55cm-57cm), XL (58cm-60cm), XXL (61cm-62cm)

Special Price Reserve - £800

Pre-order your motorcycle today for 5999 GPB (7499 USD, 7199 EUR) ONLY. Pre-order deposit is fully refundable. We are never going to change the special price for early backers.
Only one special price reserve per customer. Any additional discounts can not be claimed from the Special Price. Additional surcharges might be applied (VAT, delivery costs, etc).

 

 

To make the most affordable electric motorcycle we have to compromise many different aspects.

First - we had to outsource many manufacturing facilities, tires, wheels, brakes, suspension, handlebars, wires, indicators and other components will be manufactured by our international partners. Overall 6 different countries are involved in the production of components for this motorcycle. Even though we've outsourced these facilities we still have very high quality standards and we will control and inspect every component produced by our partners.

Investment of this campaign will fund the prototype development only, as soon as prototype is ready we'll gain further required investments for organizing manufacturing facilities through private venture investors.

We tried to eliminate as many potential problems as possible. So far we identified following possible issues that may lead to potential delays in production:

  • Outsourced components manufacturing delays
  • Product certifications delays
  • Meeting international regulations
  • International shipping delays

By eliminating potential problems we aim to focus on them to avoid any improper delays.

 

 

Vigo Motorcycle come with two years warranty period. Warranty covers both driving and electrical components. Manufacturing warranty extension is not currently provided. Software related issues are not covered by the warranty but free software updates will be provided to all owners.

The battery manufacturer provides a 5 year warranty coverage for the battery pack. If the motorcycle battery degrades more than 6% within the warranty period it will be replaced or repaired free of charge. We also guarantee that the battery will not loose more than 20% of its capacity within 250 000 miles if this occurs the battery will be replaced or repaired free of charge.

 

 

Vigo Motorcycles will be sold through local dealers. Due to the fact that it takes a time to organize a good, structured dealership network pre-ordered motorcycles will be delivered directly to our customers straight from our factory.

From 2018 we will begin to build both a local and  an international dealership network. We will have official dealers as well as certified service centers in different countries. The following countries have the priority above others, due to their electric motorcycle demand (UK, Netherlands, France, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Sweden, Norway). We'll try our best to organize a dealership network before production starts.  If you interested in becoming a dealer - please send  dealership email request.

 

 

Service and maintenance is an essential aspect we have to work on thus our aim is to provide a convenient service to our customers. Our officials will certify service centers in different countries.

The live service centers database will be automatically uploaded to you motorcycle memory and will be automatically updated regularly. If something goes wrong, your motorcycle and your phone application will provide you the closest service center address.

 

 

 

Will it be possible to claim "Plug-in car, motorcycle and van grant" during the purchase?

Vigo Motorcycles aims is to cooperate with the the UK government in order to meet eligibility criteria for this grant. We're also hoping that by 2019 this scheme will still be available to UK customers. We try our best to meet eligibility criteria before the official lunch date.
More information regarding "Plug-in car, motorcycle and van grant" can be found on the government website. For EU customers please refer to your local government or to European Automobile Manufacturers Association publications to overview governments incentives in your country.

How are you going to deliver the motorcycle?

Additional delivery charge of £200 will be applied to all UK customers. If you are an international customer, our sales team will offer you the best available delivery method to your country. Additional delivery charges will be applied to all international deliveries.

Will it be possible to have a test ride prior the delivery?

The very first test wide will be provided to a limited amount of people (pledge to be among them). The aim of this is to gain customer feedback and to make final amendments to the motorcycle prior production begins.
After that test rides will be provided by the local dealers.

Is it possible to cancel my pre-order?

Absolutely, you can cancel it at anytime. The reservation deposit is fully refundable.

How is it possible that you have achieved up to 400 miles range which nobody else couldn't?

Currently motorcycle manufacturers use inadequate lithium-ion batteries which are heavy and expensive. In our motorcycle we are going to use a new battery technology which gives much higher battery density, lower weight and higher loading and unloading speeds.
Please note: the weight load, speed, adaptive braking ratio and other factors might gradually reduce the overall range of the motorcycle.

Do you have a plan to manufacture different motorcycle types in the future?

Absolutely. We're also aiming to manufacture classic/naked style type as well as tourer version in the future.

What driver licence do you I have to have to ride a Vigo Motorcycle?

A full motorcycle driver licence (Category A) is required to be able to ride a Vigo Motorcycle, because the power output of our motorcycle is more than 15 kW. Further information regarding driver licence requirements provided here.

Can I ride this motorcycle with a provisional licence and CBT?

Unfortunately not. This is because the power output of this motorcycle is more than 15 kW, you will need to have a full motorcycle driver licence (Category A) to be able to ride it.
We aim to manufacture a CBT compatible version in the future.

Which type of charging connection Vigo Motorcycle use?

Although CHAdeMO is used for a prototype model the production model might have a different charging connection.  We are still looking into this.

Do I need to fully discharge the battery and only then charge it again?

No. You don't have to fully discharge the battery. The battery doesn't have a memory issues hence you can charge it anytime by demand.

How are you doing to perform a software update?

The Vigo Motorcycle comes with an embedded 3G Module. This module will allow you to have remote control of your vehicle, get live information about its status, share access to your vehicle with your friends and relatives, track your vehicle,  and other features.
Due to this module built-in motorcycle software will be periodically remotely updated so you don't have to even attend a service center.

How does Voice Control work?

A special voice control unit will be sold separately. This unit will be paired to your motorcycle GPS tracking system and allow you to use voice commands to set your required destination. 

Are you going to provide a motorbike finance?

Motorcycle finance will be provided to all pre-ordered motorcycles. Currently no agreements has been signed between us and any finance company, thus we can't provide exact terms and interest rates. We do want to provide the most exclusive interest rates and repayment plans for our customers.
Vigo motorcycles purchased through any dealers will have to rely on the dealer's finance company.

Where will Vigo Motorcycles be made?

Final manufacturing facility for Vigo Motorcycles will be organized in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Overall 6 different countries will be involved in the production of components for this motorcycle.

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Special Price Reserve

Currency Conversion $1,008 USD
£800 GBP
Preorder your motorcycle today for 5999 GPB (7499 USD, 7199 EUR) ONLY. Preorder deposit is fully refundable. We are never going to change the special price for early backers. Only one special price reserve per customer. Any additional discounts can not be claimed from the Special Price. Additional surcharges might be applied (VAT, delivery costs, etc).
Estimated Shipping
January 2019
109 claimed

Gratitude

Currency Conversion $13 USD
£10 GBP
Our team is very thankful for your help and support. A personal greeting card with your name will be sent directly to you. You'll be kept up to date on our development stages.
Estimated Shipping
June 2017
6 claimed
Ships worldwide.

T-Shirt "NO ROAD TAX"

Currency Conversion $32 USD
£25 GBP
Extra 2% DISCOUNT off the Retail Price for FREE. This awesome T-Shirt is not only made of organic cotton and dyed using safe chemicals, but also going to remind you about advantages of having electric motorcycle. SIZES: S, M, L, XL
Estimated Shipping
September 2017
10 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Pesonal Engraved Pen

Currency Conversion $44 USD
£35 GBP
Extra 3% DISCOUNT off the Retail Price for FREE. High quality pen with your name on it will constantly remind you about the kind donation you made.
Estimated Shipping
October 2017
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Keychain Light

Currency Conversion $63 USD
£50 GBP
Extra 4% DISCOUNT off the Retail Price for FREE. This is not only an exact copy of the branded digital key used by Vigo Motorcycles, this is also an incredible keychain and UV light.
Estimated Shipping
November 2017
13 claimed
Ships worldwide.

Early Test Ride

Currency Conversion $189 USD
£150 GBP
Be among the first prototype test riders. Have the opportunity to participate in direct development process. Your feedback is very important to us. The test ride will be on a chosen track in England. Motorcycle Driver Licence (A category) and 2+ years of experience are required to be able to take a test ride.
Estimated Shipping
December 2017
23 out of 200 of claimed

10% Discount Coupon

Currency Conversion $252 USD
£200 GBP
Save 10% (or up to £800) off the Retail Price of the motorcycle for only £200. This coupon can be used only once. The coupon can be given to anyone - thus can be used as a present. Discount only applied to the motorcycle Retail Price and do not give any surcharges discounts. Can not be used in conjunction with other coupons.
1 claimed

15% Discount Coupon

Currency Conversion $441 USD
£350 GBP
Save 15% (or up to £1200) off the motorcycle Retail Price for only £350. This coupon can be used only once. The coupon can be given to anyone - thus can be used as a present. Discount only applied to the motorcycle Retail Price and do not give any surcharges discounts. Can not be used in conjunction with other coupons.
8 claimed

Carbon Fiber Helmet

Currency Conversion $630 USD
£500 GBP
Extra 10% DISCOUNT off the Retail Price for FREE. High-quality carbon fiber branded helmet. Voice Control unit is not attached to the helmet. AVAILABLE SIZES (Head Circumference): L (55cm-57cm), XL (58cm-60cm), XXL (61cm-62cm)
Estimated Shipping
January 2018
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

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