Bike India

Kabira Mobility KM5000

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KABIRA MOBILITY HAVE UNVEILED THE KM5000, AN ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE THAT incorporat­es India’s first single-sided swing-arm in an electric bike. This cruiser design, combined with a patented mid-drive powertrain developed in collaborat­ion with DeltaEV, allows riders to achieve a claimed top speed of up to 188 km/h, making it the fastest electric bike to date, claims the company.

Powering the KM5000 is a 11.6-kWh, water-cooled, lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery pack, developed by Kabira Mobility’s technical experts. This battery system offers a claimed range of 344 km on a single charge. The bike comes with two charging options. The high-speed boost charger can charge it from 0 to 80 per cent in less than two hours, while the standard charger allows for overnight charging. The bike features a seven-inch smart touchscree­n digital dash with 4G connectivi­ty. It offers turn-byturn navigation, music control, and displays comprehens­ive vehicle informatio­n.

The KM5000 is equipped with dual front and single rear disc brakes with dualchanne­l ABS. It is equipped with Showa’s inverted front forks and Nitrox rear suspension­s. The bike is packed with smart features such as a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), sari-guard, park assist, fall sensors, and more. It also boasts of an LED projector headlamp for improved visibility and indicators with DRL.

The KM5000 is available in three colours—Midnight Grey, Deep Khaki, and Aquamarine—with prices starting from Rs 3.15 lakh (ex-showroom). The bike is expected to be launched in September 2023, with deliveries commencing next year.

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