08 February,2018 01:39 PM IST | | Cardekho
Emflux Motors today unveiled India's first electric superbike at the Auto Expo 2018, and it has certainly piqued our interest. But hold your horses! The futuristic-looking motorcycle is still a year away from its launch (March 2019). We are expecting the electric motorcycle to be priced around Rs 5-6 lakh (ex-showroom)
The fully faired electric superbike, Model One, packs a liquid-cooled AC induction motor capable of delivering 68PS of power and 84Nm of torque. The latter is generated at 8400rpm. According to the company, it can sprint from a nought to 100kmph in just 3 seconds and has a top speed of 200kmph! The explosive performance is powered by a lithium-ion battery developed by Samsung. It has a range of 200km and the company claims it is possible to charge it up to 80 per cent in just over half an hour.
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The Model One is packed to the brim with features as well. It sports a 6.8-inch TFT screen, a GPS navigation system, Bluetooth, WiFi, real-time vehicle diagnostics, and a mobile app for remote customisation and bike-to-bike connectivity.
The Model One is based on a tubular steel trellis frame. The suspension setup consists of 43mm USD forks (upgradable to Ohlins Race and Track USD fork) up front and a gas-charged monoshock at the rear (upgradable to Ohlins 46mm Monotube Gas Shock). Braking is taken care of by Brembo-powered 300mm dual-disc brakes up front and a single 220mm disc brake at the rear.
Safety has also been prioritised as it comes equipped with a dual-channel ABS system. The Model One also supports regenerative braking, which charges your battery every time you brake. The 17-inch (120/70 front and 180/55 rear) wheels come wrapped in Pirelli Diablo Rosso II tyres.
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