In a definitive statement regarding future vehicle development, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has ruled out producing electric motorcycles entirely. The billionaire tech mogul announced this refusal on social media, explaining his reasoning directly: “Never happening, as we can’t make motorcycles safe.”

Musk’s stance comes in the wake of a video generated by artificial intelligence showing a hypothetical Tesla electric motorcycle. Responding to questions about whether his company would ever attempt manufacturing such vehicles, Musk clarified that the decision isn’t one of capability but safety.

He referenced his own past experience with motorcycles, recalling how nearly being killed after an incident involving a truck in his youth cemented his view on their dangers relative to other forms of transportation. “Dirt bikes are safe if you ride carefully,” he noted, implying they have less risk than standard motorcycling due to the potential for being struck by larger vehicles.

Furthermore, Musk pointed out that Tesla has yet to fundamentally upgrade any of its vehicle models since initial releases. This suggests the focus on safety and established electric vehicles remains a priority. His social media post appears aimed specifically at conventional street motorcycles, not all-terrain variants like dirt bikes which he conceded could be safer under careful operation.

Adding context to this declaration is Musk’s significant financial standing. The world’s richest man already possesses substantial Tesla stock. A recent pay package approved by shareholders gives him additional shares potentially worth hundreds of millions more over the next decade – a reward not tied to salary but set against pre-existing wealth.

This latest approval might see Musk surpassing trillionaire status if Tesla achieves certain operational or financial targets and reaches an overall valuation exceeding $8.5 trillion, according to plans that could distribute billions in stock ratably over time.

The post comes from the official X account of Tesla’s visionary founder, who previously told similar stories about motorcycle mishaps during his youth.