The electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity across the globe, especially in the two-wheeler segment. Royal Enfield, the leader in the 250-750cc motorbike category in India, hasn’t stepped into the arena of emission free mobility yet.
The electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity across the globe, especially in the two-wheeler segment. Royal Enfield, the leader in the 250-750cc motorbike category in India, hasn’t stepped into the arena of emission free mobility yet. However, the Chennai-based automaker is set to make a foray by unveiling its first electric motorcycle. The company has officially teased its first-ever EV bike across social media platforms.
The motorcycle which is yet to be christened will be making its debut at the upcoming edition of EICMA in Italy. The bike can be characterised with girder forks up front. However, front and rear fenders, headlamps, and indicators are in sync with the signature retro styling of Royal Enfield.
The electric motor will utilise the battery pack as the stress member of the chassis, instead of the engine. Other highlights include an aluminium swingarm, alloy wheels, round mirrors with relatively thin tyres, and a circular instrument panel and the absence of exhaust which lends a distinct characteristic to every Royal Enfield.
This electric motorcycle has been built on Royal Enfield’s newly developed “L” platform which will also serve as the foundation for the brand’s future electric models. Royal Enfield is also developing an all-electric adventure tourer based which is most likely to be called Himalayan Electric. There are the two models that are currently being developed – codenamed L1A and L1K. This is Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle and has achieved advance development in Electromobility. This electric bike from Royal Enfield is a new concept for sustainable exploration in future. In the making of electric bike, company has to redesign the bike structure by placing battery pack as central structural element and also by packaging different HV components required for functionality.
This electric bike is an imaginative outcome of what a Royal Enfield electric adventure tourer could look like. The design team was focussed to create a concept that encourages exploration by reducing stress on the rider as well as the environment. A new kind of material called Organic flax fibre composite, has also been developed by company for their future projects and future use.
Now, if you’re expecting a spec-heavy, number-crunching analysis, then you might be disappointed. Royal Enfield is using this electric bike as a test bed to fulfil their electric ambitions. And while an avid Royal Enfield customers might take their sweet time, it’s surely a sign that the electric revolution has the most traditional and cult brands plugging in the EV space.
