EyeLights' Rocket One E-Moto Looks Like the Future, but Will Probably Stay a Concept

Come to think of it, the fact that the Rocket One is said to have taken just three months to build is not the most important side of this e-moto's story. The real takeaway here is that we're being promised one hell of a machine with stats that are sure to wow a number of riders.

Now, kicking things off for this EV, allow me to point out that EyeLights is no newcomer to the motorcycle game, having developed the EyeRide head-up display and Sonix R1 audio kit; it was only natural for them to aim for a bigger, better product, one to complete the ecosystem. That brings us to the futuristic and flashy Rocket One.

First and foremost, allow me to point out that EyeLights aimed to create a motorcycle that can compete with existing machines on the market, and to do that, have maxed out this thing's stats. For example, the motor in this beauty can kick out 180 metric horsepower, which is equivalent to 177.5 bhp. While EyeLight doesn't have any details on the motor, it's clearly a mid-mounted unit driving the rear wheel via a chain, which is how a motorcycle should be built.

More on the motor and its capabilities allow me to point out that a whopping 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft) of torque is said to be this bugger's limit. That's more than Verge's TS Series by 200 Nm and even goes beyond the torque levels the Stark Varg has set for enduro and dirt biking. Oh, and as you'd have guessed, all that amounts to a slingshot effect that gives the Rocket One the ability to hit 0-100 kph (0-62 mph) in just 2.6 seconds. You'd better know what you're doing before hitting this thing full throttle.

But, like any electric anything, batteries are the go-to solution for the power to get moving, and again, while EyeLights makes no mention of the size of the battery pack, they do brag about a maximum range of up to 400 km (249 miles) on a single charge. What do I have to say about that? Sign me up!

While we don't yet know a whole lot about the design, we can guess that one massive pack will be needed to get this thing moving, and that means that it won't be removable. Some people are sure to see that as a downside, but then again, it's more in line with how real motorcycles work, not some moped with bicycle pedals. Yes, we're being presented one hell of a machine.

On the performance side, all that speed and power need to be controlled, and aside from any engine braking that may take place, EyeLights installed a pair of discs on the front wheel and a rear brake, too. Honestly, it's necessary, especially when we consider how much this thing must weigh.

Then there's suspension, where, once again, the Rocket One presents itself as one solid machine. The front is equipped with an inverted fork, and the swingarm is controlled by a side-mounted mono-shock. It looks nice and proper if you ask me.

Speaking of looks, let's move onto the visual side of things. First and foremost, there's no denying the Rocket One's ability to draw your attention. We can thank that body paneling and that Iron Man-like and jet turbine-inspired headlight for that. A few other lights here and there lead your attention toward the rear.

What I do want to point out is the way the cockpit is encased in the bike's panels or fairings, giving off an old-school look but one inspired by the future. While it looks neat, I'm still trying to figure out if it's the best riding position. It'll work, but the question is: will you be able to sit on the Rocket One for the full 400 km? Probably not. The clip-on handlebars also give the rider a rather narrow shoulder stance, but the bulbous body appears to be pushing against the thighs, widening you up as you ride; be sure to check out the video below to see what I mean. More cafe racer feels are given off by the seat, too.

EyeLights made the world aware of this design in 2023 and has since been popping up here and there to show off the Rocket One. However, it doesn't yet appear to be able to be ordered; France-based EyeLight currently allows us to only join a waiting list, with no news on full-scale production. If that does happen, riders are sure to ask for some changes to this dreamy EV. I wonder what something like this would sell for.