September 19, 2024

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This is the €800 bike that will break the bank – who makes it

This is the €800 bike that will break the bank – who makes it

With a top speed of 124 km/h, a range of up to 200 km and a very low price, this new motorcycle is giving the existing players in the market a headache.

The urban mobility of the future is taking shape in the form of smaller, more agile, purely electric motorcycles. Unfortunately, so far, they have been so expensive that many consumers have been unable to pay the corresponding amounts to acquire them.

That’s about to change for an Indian two-wheeler maker, and it’s causing a stir. On the market with an electric motorcycle that costs only 800 euros.

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Ola Electric, the company behind this project, presented a model a few days ago that gave the project the right impetus, as well as turning the data on its head. Its stock doubled in value within days. And forcing global brokerage firms to issue a “buy” recommendation.

This is a cheap electric motorcycle. Called the Ola Roadster X, it has 15 horsepower and is ideal for new drivers.because it only requires a category A1 driving license.

In the basic version, priced at €800, it is equipped with a 2.5 kWh battery, while for just €100 more, interested parties can choose a 3.5 or 4.5 kWh battery. Increased range up to 200 km.

The model’s performance is also excellent, with an acceleration from 0 to 40 km/h in just 2.8 seconds and a top speed that can reach 124 km/h, the Roadster X offers fast and safe movement in the city.

First Roadster X1

In comparison, The corresponding models from Zero and BMW cost more than 12,000 euros.Which makes the Ola Roadster X a very attractive proposition.

Although the price is impressively low, Ola Electric has not skimped on quality and technology.The Ola Roadster X has a CBS braking system, Which automatically distributes the brakes to both wheels, and a 4.3-inch screen on the steering wheel to display all the necessary information.

For those looking for something more, Ola offers the Roadster and Roadster Pro, the latter of which has 70 horsepower, which allows it to accelerate from 0 to 40 km/h in just 1.2 seconds and reach a top speed of nearly 200 km/h. It is also excellent Its independence, as its range can reach 579 kilometers. The price with a 16 kWh battery and dual-channel ABS is around 2,700 euros.

First Roadster X2

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Commands for The Roadster X and Roadster have already been launched. In India, deliveries are expected in 2025, while the Pro version is expected to launch in 2026.

Although the base model version won’t remain this low priced if it’s launched in Europe, it has all the ingredients to be highly competitive and revolutionize the electric motorcycle market, making the future of urban mobility exciting and affordable.

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