Real Motors is bringing in some serious motorcycle engineering experience as it moves towards production, with former LiveWire CTO Vance Strader joining the team for the next stage.

The Project Ares electric café racer has moved from prototype curiosity to something riders can actually put money down on. Real Motors has opened pre-orders for the first 250 production bikes, with deliveries planned for early 2027.

In a sea of concept builds and back-room prototypes, Project Ares is one that actually deserves a second look. Real Motors is putting ride feel front and centre and backing it up with a design that stops you mid-scroll.