The divide between car and motorcycle has proven to be definitive over time. Cars are the standard choice for transportation regardless of the situation since they provide the safety, space, and ease of maneuverability that motorcycles traditionally can’t match. Well, Lit Motors and more specifically designer Daniel Kim, aim to bridge the gap between two drastically different modes of transportation.

Enter the C-1 prototype, a fully framed, all electric motorcycle that features a newly developed gyroscopic technology which allows the vehicle to remain balanced and upright while not in use and even in the event of a collision. The motorcycle will have a full battery range of approximately 200 miles, while being able to reach tops speeds of 120 miles per hour.

The inspiration for the motorcycle stemmed from Kim’s travels across the world. Kim noticed the congestion in heavily populated urban areas and was inspired to design a solution. According to Kim, it is not about tailoring to a new market, but rather catering to one that already exists — the upwards of 200 million people worldwide who are motorcyclists: “We’re creating a safe motorcycle, and that’s never been done in the way that were doing it, where it’s also incredibly efficient.”

Pricing for the C-1 is expected to be around $16,000, and if things go smoothly with production, this versatile vehicle could be seen on the streets sometime in 2014.

Kim ultimately hopes that the C-1 will be suitable for many as their primary mode of transportation.

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