Overview
- The Volkswagen‑licensed eBike range was unveiled this week and is open for preorder, with the companies saying deliveries are expected in Q4 2026 once certification and selected retail roll‑out are complete.
- At its core is Smart View, a radar‑assisted system that mounts a high‑definition camera in the rear mudguard and streams a live rear image to a handlebar display while issuing blind‑spot warnings when vehicles approach.
- The bikes carry a full‑length LED strip that acts like car lighting by glowing red under braking and amber when signalling turns, and the Bluetooth‑synced Smart Helmet mirrors those signals while using an accelerometer to detect crashes and send automated alerts.
- Optional HUD‑style Smart Glasses project navigation prompts, blind‑spot alerts and ride data into the rider’s field of view using microdisplay tech developed by engineers with fighter‑pilot HUD experience.
- Sport models start at a premium $3,999, and the launch signals a wider shift toward transferring automotive safety tech into micromobility, though certification, real‑world integration and consumer uptake at this price point will determine its market impact.