Odysse Vader Electric Motorcycle

ODYSSE HAVE UNVEILED THE “VADER”, THEIR LATEST ELECTRIC motorcycle, at a starting price of Rs 1.11 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It will be available in five colours: Misty Grey, Glossy Black, Venom Green, Fiery Red and Midnight Blue.

The Vader comes with a telescopic fork at the front and dual shockabsorbers at the rear. It uses a combined braking system with a 240-mm front and a 220-mm rear disc. It has 17-inch alloy front and rear wheels that are shod with a 90/90-17 tyre at the front and a wider 140/70-17 one at the rear. It weighs approximately 128 kilograms.

Powering the Vader is a hub-mounted electric motor that develops a peak output of 4.5 kW (6.12 hp) and can attain a top speed of 85 km/h. The motor uses energy from an IP67-rated, 3.7-kWh, lithium-ion battery pack. There are three ride modes to choose from—Eco, Drive, and Sport—which alter the motor and the range. Eco offers a maximum range of 125 km, while Drive and Sport offer a range of 105 km and 90 km respectively from a single charge. The battery pack can be fully charged in about four hours.

The Odysse Vader boasts of a first-in-segment seven-inch digital instrument cluster with an Android display, Bluetooth connectivity, and over-the-air (OTA) updates. It also has a Google Maps-based navigation system. Along with 18 litres of storage, regenerative braking and LED illumination are also available. Other features include live tracking, remote immobilisation, geo-fencing, anti-theft alarm, low-battery alerts, and more through a dedicated Odysse EV app.