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Recently, we've seen a surge in questions about “solar-powered motorcycles,” thanks in part to the debut of MASK Architects’ SOLARIS concept — an e-moto with expanding solar arrays designed to charge itself while parked. So we figured it’s time to dig in.

If you’ve seen a square-jawed, “what on earth is that?” electric motorcycle popping up on your \ feed lately, chances are it was The Blacksheep One. And honestly, the reaction checks out — it’s weird, it’s bold, and it refuses to blend in. Even better, it’s real, it’s genuinely innovative, and it’s being built in very limited numbers.

Damon Motorcycles has been the subject of plenty of talk — excitement, controversy, and a long list of questions that once felt too big to answer. The company burst onto the scene in 2018 with the HyperSport, a halo product that drew serious investment and thousands of depositors eager to see Damon’s vision roll into their garages. We sat down with Dom Kwong to get straight answers to the questions everyone’s been asking. But first, a little background on Damon’s new leader.

Lambretta. Just saying the name brings to mind winding Italian streets, vintage chrome, and the sound of scooters buzzing through piazzas. It’s a brand with real pedigree — and now, it’s making its mark in the electric era. The Elettra S represents Lambretta’s bold step into modern urban mobility while keeping that timeless Italian soul.