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KAIROS : a radical
concept for the road
The fruit of long experience and a synthesis of our previous projects,
Kairos is a manifesto for a new experience of the road. Its uncompromising
formula combines two essential promises: firstly, an architecture that
enhances dynamic sensations, and secondly, totally new safety innovations
that liberate the pleasure of driving. Design Break all the codes. With its never-before-seen look, Kairos is
neither a car, nor a scooter, nor a motorbike. Its unique design by Mathieu L'Hopitault gives it strength, agility
and, above all, flawless contact with the asphalt. Your special relationship
with the road begins at first sight. Driving experience Reinvent your sensations. Kairos rethinks the whole road experience,
starting with a semi-extended feet-forward driving position that makes the
most of both rear wheels, for greater traction and stability. You're now
right at the heart of the bends. Tilt control ensures precise trajectories
and unrivalled responsiveness. Electric propulsion delivers highly dynamic
acceleration and a lively driving experience.
Mobility Ask for freedom. Its three-wheels tilting architecture allows Kairos
to remain narrow and agile in urban spaces, without sacrificing its
stability. Kairos offers enviable carrying capacity at four points: a main
load space located between the rear wheels, an additional volume in front of
the driver, and two volumes housed in the Mobile Lateral Elements (MLE).
Designed to maintain a constant ground clearance, these are positioned as
close as possible to the road surface to ensure that the centre of gravity is
as low as possible.
Safety Change the paradigm. Kairos completely rethinks driver safety by
combining the equipment currently available on the market with entirely new
features. The Programmed Restraint Device
(PRD) positioned in front of the driver drastically reduces the risk of
serious injury in the event of a frontal impact. Acting like a seatbelt
without the constraints that a seatbelt would create in such a situation, it
allows the user to be partially coupled to the vehicle. This allows the user
to benefit from the energy absorption provided by the deformation of the
front part of the chassis. In the event of a violent impact and the rear
wheels taking off, the DRP frees the driver at a much lower speed than would
otherwise be the case.
MLEs make a positive contribution to protecting users in the event of
a side impact. They also help dissipate energy in the event of a frontal
impact, and systematically reduce aerodynamic drag. Tilt control helps to maintain control in emergency situations, such
as evasive manoeuvres that are particularly risky with a conventional
two-wheeler. The two-wheeled rear axle reduces the risk of a fall, while the
movable side elements, located on either side of the front wheel and
controlled by the vehicle's rolling movements, rest on the ground in extreme
cases of loss of grip, thus reducing the driver's mental workload,
particularly on low-grip surfaces. Finally, with its characteristic light signature, Kairos is guaranteed
to be seen by other road users.
Propulsion Make a fresh start. Protecting the environment is becoming a priority,
and electric power is an obvious solution, given its total absence of
emissions. But Kairos goes further, putting electric power at the heart of
its passion for the road. Benefiting from the latest technological
innovations in the sector, its powertrain offers the driver unrivalled
acceleration and responsiveness. Passion Refocus on the essentials. Kairos aims
to appeal to all those for whom driving is more important than getting
around, for whom driving is a freedom and who want to stay in control. Next stage: the rolling demonstrator.
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