Serial 1 Cycle, the e-bike brand recently launched by Harley-Davidson, revealed new details about its forthcoming lineup of battery-powered two-wheelers. The first four models, which will go on sale in the US and Germany starting spring 2021, are all pedal-assist city bikes with mid-drive motors, integrated batteries, and a design that is unmistakably Harley-Davidson.

The Milwaukee-based company got our hearts palpitating last October when it unveiled its first prototype: a stunning, black-framed mid-step with all-white tires and leather accents. But that bike was meant as just a “styling exercise,” and unfortunately won’t be going into production — at least not right away, the company says. The bikes that are going into production are being announced today.

There will be four bikes to start out, ranging in price from $3,399 to $4,999. The brand names are Mosh/Cty and Rush/Cty, with the latter coming in three variants (Step-Thru, Speed, and regular). Each comes with a motor capable of generating 250W of continuous power and hitting top speeds of 20mph — except for the Rush/Cty Speed, which can go faster. If that’s still not fast enough, check out Harley-Davidson’s electric motorcycle LiveWire (top speed 95mph).

Are those good prices? It’s hard to say without any time in the saddle, but when combined with the specs and part listing for each bike, it seems to indicate that these will be well-crafted machines that definitely deserve a much closer look. They are certainly more expensive than popular brands like VanMoof, Rad Power Bikes, Sondors, and others. But they will be competitive with major bike makers like Specialized, Giant, and Trek. And the Harley-Davidson badge has an inherent value among some customers on its own.

At first glance, the new lineup looks nearly identical to the three prototypes that Harley-Davidson showed off at the 2019 EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan. That’s a relief and answers the main question I had when the brand was unveiled last month, which was, “Whatever happened to those prototypes from 2019?”

The mid-drive motors are by Brose, a 110-year-old German company that makes e-bike components. When engaged, the motor will put out 90 Newton-meters and 60 foot-pounds of torque, which is more than enough to climb most hills and fly along any straightaways. Much like Bosch and other major e-bike suppliers, the Brose motor enables four power levels: eco, tour, sport, and boost. And the Enviolo Automatic automatic gear-shifting transmission is sure to make for an extra smooth ride.

There will be an app because of course there’s always an app. You pair it via Bluetooth to the bike to get rider data and other undisclosed features. The app will debut in the spring.

The production version of these bikes includes all features and technology found on the Serial 1 Tribute prototype, with more contemporary styling and finish. Harley-Davidson may end up making a few Tribute bikes for giveaways or special sales, a spokesperson said.

Three of them are Class 1 e-bikes in the US, meaning pedal-assist only with no throttle and a top speed of 20mph. Each model will come with integrated lighting in the front and rear, a frame-integrated lithium-ion battery, and a maintenance-free Gates carbon belt drive. This won’t be the first bike to utilize a belt drive versus a chain, but bikes using this tech are still few and far between in the US.

Overall, these appear to be expertly crafted e-bikes with a nearly 120-year-old brand name etched on the chainstay and an iconic shield logo on the head unit. Harley-Davidson is not messing around here.

Source: theverge

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Harley Davidson had launched an electric bike focusing on the young generation as an initiation to conserve the environment. They launched it to maintain their legacy within the consumers who are aware of the environmental pollution from fossil fuel-generated vehicles and its adverse effects.

 

 

However, they have temporarily halted the production of the LiveWire electric motorcycle after they uncovered the charging fault in the bikes.

According to a statement given by the company, “We recently discovered a non-standard condition during a final quality check; stopped production and deliveries; and began additional testing and analysis, which is progressing well.”

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Bajaj Auto today divulged its first electric scooter in Indian market, under its new electric vehicle division, Urbanite. Initiated the Bajaj Chetak, after the organization's famous scooter, the new electric scooter will be fabricated at the producer's Chakan plant. Bajaj has declared that conveyances for the new Bajaj Chetak electric bike will begin from January 2020, beginning with Pune, followed by Bengaluru, and continuously moving crosswise over India. It will be the first to numerous electric scooters and three-wheelers to be presented under the Urbanite brand.Bajaj Chetak Scooter Price in india is expected to be under Rs. 1.5 lakh IC.

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This electric scooter accompanies a retro-style design with smooth lines and an iconic profile. The vehicle just accompanies Chetak badging on the front cover and the back between the taillights. The Bajaj Chetak additionally accompanies solid match and finish which is mitigated by premium subtleties like chrome bezel for the headlamp with an LED daytime running light ring and LED headlamp. The electric scooter is additionally professed to get feather-touch actuated electronic switches, consecutive looking over the LED. The scooter likewise accompanies a solitary piece seat, bigger silver snatch rails, and multispoke combination wheels. Bajaj will offer the Chetak electric scooters in 6 colours.

The scooter, which was released last October, is named after Maharana Pratap's horse, Chetak. The company claims that Chetak will offer a range of 95 km in eco mode and 85 km in the sport mode.

Bajaj Chetak features Horse Shoe shaped headlight, LED DRL ring, digital instrument console, feather touch switchgear, countered seat, front and rear 12 inch wheels, floss fitting pillion footpegs, etc.

In addition, the electric scooter includes telescopic front forks and a cast aluminum swingarm.

Bajaj's much-awaited electric scooter Chetak is set to launch on January 14th.

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Okinawa has started producing motorcycles. The company, which has been manufacturing only electric scooters till now, will now manufacture motorcycles.

The Okinawa brand, which has been preparing to be brought to Nepal since last year, has not been able to come to Nepal yet. However, Fortuna Automobile, the official distributor of Okinawa for Nepal, has completed the process including registration of electric scooters.

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Sales of electric motorcycles and scooters are increasing in the Indian market. At the same time, new companies are increasingly producing electric scooters and motorcycles. The company has stated that the Okinawa brand will come to the Nepali market in the next decade.

Okinawa, an electric scooter manufacturer established as an Indian start-up company, has stated that it will launch an electric motorcycle in the near future. The motorcycle made by the company is OK100. It is said to generate power of 125 cc motorcycle.

According to the Oki100 concept motorcycle, it will have a 72 volt 63 Ah lithium-ion battery. Its top speed will be 100 kilometers per hour. The company claims that it can travel 150 kilometers on a single full charge. This scooter with fast charging facility is fully charged in 2 hours when charged from household electricity.

It has a fully digital instrument console. In addition, it will have a smart connect facility. Features like mono channel ABS, LED headlamps and taillamps, double discs.

According to the company, the motorcycle will be manufactured using local resources. The company has stated that only batteries will be imported goods. The company says it will unveil the motorcycle in November 2020.

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