Lit Motors is hoping to crowdfund the initial production of the Kubo through a Kickstarter campaign launched last month. So far, the company has a ways to go a little over $45,000 has been pledged out of the $300,000 goal, so with nine days left in the campaign the clock is certainly ticking. As sleek as the Kubo is, it might have been a bit ambitious to expect dozens of people to each put down $5,000 to reserve a yet-to-be-built scooter from a small startup.

But whatever happens with this particular Kickstarter campaign, Lits chief marketing officer Ryan James says that the company will figure out a way to get the Kubo into production for all the people who want it. There are lots of people rooting for Lit, and it will be exciting to see how its designs are made into a reality.

-techcrunch 2013-12-11

Well based on a USD$ 45,000 at an exchange rate of 31 they probably won't get many buyers in Thailand at 1,350,000 thb before any import duty.

Well based on a USD$ 45,000 at an exchange rate of 31 they probably won't get many buyers in Thailand at 1,350,000 thb before any import duty.

The $45,000 figure is what they have raised through crowdsourcing for the development of the bike, I havent seen any sale price as yet, but they do look interesting.

45 mph top speed

Up to 50 miles per charge

300 lbs capacity, cargo + rider

22" square cargo space with tie-down hooks, loops, and rails for a wide variety of ways to secure your stuff

On-board chargercharge in a few hours from any wall outlet

Adjustable-height seat to accomodate a wide range of riders, from 5'0" to 6'5"

Small lockable stow compartment, perfect for extra bungee cords, phone, etc

Integrated digital speedometer, odometer, and voltmeter (battery indicator)

LED headlight and tail light

Adjustable rear suspension

3 kW high-torque rear hub motor with regen braking

Front disc brake

Designed & manufactured in San Francisco, California

possibly a chinese copy of it might make it here.

Import duty will kill it for sure, there are far to many motorcycles made in Thailand to allow easy access to the market.

On top of that the concept is far to revolutionary for here, Thais buy motorcycles by the looks, they have no idea about the difference in engine and economy. It's very hard to sell something completely new and unconventional in any market in Thailand.

Will Kubo make it anywhere?