As the market is thrilled by the lot of new and exciting electric motorcycles in recent years. Where many are focusing on the commuting and utility application of the vehicle but a good number of automakers focus on preserving the thrill and excitement of the two-wheeled lifestyle. Also many of the models are specific to the off-road like those from Electric Motion, a French company.
Electric Motion is one of the motorcycle manufacturing companies known for its unique innovation and motorcycle models. The brand got its name world wide after competing in the Scottish Six Days Trial. This achievement gives a boost to the brand expansion.
This time, Electric Motion has introduced its newest electric motorcycle model – the Escape X. It is an electric enduro bike, which is all about exploring the unexplored territory. According to Electric Motion, the new model is ideal for both the beginner and intermediate riders, providing a lightweight, off-road focused platform with a durable and lightweight built.
The new dirt bike will come in two versions – X and XR- and pack quite a punch. In terms of performance the new Escap X is featured with a mid-mounted electric motor with a nominal power output of six kilowatts. That will provide a maximum out at 11 kilowatts or about 15 horsepower. The Escape XR accelerates it littler further, with a max output of 12 kilowatts, or about 16 horsepower.
Apart from that the Electric Motion is also built the enduro bike with a slew of performance-focused underpinnings such as 35-millimeter inverted front forks. That provides the bike with an impressive 250 milimeters of travel. Also a 50.4-volt battery with 3,500 watt-hour capacity is also fitted in the Escape X that promises a 1,000 charger cycle lifespan.
While the new Escape dirt bike brings a lot to the table but the Election Motion emphasis on the tech and safety features ensure the company vision to keep it new EV accessible to riders of varying backgrounds. For that the brand provides a traction control system, as well as a progressive regenerative braking system to optimize control and range. It also has an anti-reverse feature that will make it more capable of tackling technical inclines. A full-color TFT display fitted on the bike will help riders to monitor all the bike’s vital ride stats.
At present the brand is not publicly stated on the pricing and availability information of the Escape X. However if you want to learn deep down, the Electric Motion has provided detailed specs and picture on it’s official website.