CEO of Curtiss Motorcycle Co. discusses the luxury electric motorcycle market, company's pivot to electric bikes, challenges faced in transitioning to electric motorcycles, patented idea, sales, growth plans, and aim to become most valuable American electric motorcycle company by 2030.
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Curtiss Motorcycle Co. aims to become the most valuable American electric motorcycle company by 2030 by focusing on creating the best electric motorcycle in the world through innovative design elements and improving performance.
Curtiss Motorcycle targets ultra-high-net-worth individuals with their hyper luxury electric bikes, aiming for $50 million in sales by 2027-2028 with a gross margin of 30%, net revenue per unit of approximately $100,000, and a cost of goods sold below $50,000.
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Transition to Electric Bikes
Matt Chambers, the CEO of Curtis Motorcycle, discusses the transition from making traditional motorcycles to electric bikes. Chambers explains that after years of success in the motorcycle industry, the company decided to make a firm pivot towards creating the best electric motorcycle in the world. They focused on improving the performance and ride experience by implementing innovative design elements, such as a symmetrical bike and a patented idea of tapping the axle through the motor. Chambers expresses confidence in the product and aims to make Curtis Motorcycle the most valuable American electric motorcycle company by 2030.
Hyper Luxury and Future Growth
Curtis Motorcycle offers hyper luxury electric bikes, targeting ultra-high-net-worth individuals. With 1,300 customers and enough sales to break even in the first year, the company plans to achieve a bogey of $50 million in sales by 2027-2028. They aim for a 30% gross margin, with a net revenue per unit of approximately $100,000 and a cost of goods sold below $50,000. The company's future product lineup includes a bike with a $60,000 price point, and they have already received 2,000 qualified expressions of interest. While acknowledging the gradual transition from internal combustion engines to electric, Chambers believes that once individuals experience the benefits of electric bikes, they will appreciate the unique riding experience.
Matthew Chambers, CEO at Curtiss Motorcycle Co., discusses owning a piece of the luxury electric motorcycle market. Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller: Paul Brennan.