New 160bhp, 217kg electric bike
After racing at the Isle of Man in the TT Zero for four consecutive years, Belgian company Sarolea told Bike they were going to build a road version of their race bike. And here it is. The Manx7 uses its super-strong carbon fairing as the frame – a true monocoque – which helps keep This its rival, is weight impressive the Energica down given to 217kg. that Esseesse9, weighs 270kg. Combine that with a 120kw motor (equivalent to 160bhp) that makes a mind-boggling 331 lb.ft and you’ve got a seriously quick motorcycle. And yes, that torque figure is
four times that of a GSXR1000R. Range is, according to Sarolea, good. With the biggest battery pack, you apparently get 200 the smallest miles, 140 battery. miles All with the batteries can be quick charged, meaning you can go from flat to 85% in just 25 minutes. And the price? Ah, there’s the rub. The 14kwh battery version is £38,300, the 18kwh £41,200 and the biggie, the 22kwh, is £43,400. Still, if the claimed range is realistic, then electric bikes are almost there – just got to work on the price and weight.
‘If the claimed range is realistic, electric bikes are almost there’