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March 15th, 2017, 05:31 PM
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Ever hear of Evoke? Us neither, but according to reports, the Chinese e-bike maker has plans on introducing its Urban S model to America this July. While Evoke may be an unknown OEM, it claims that a partnership with Foxconn – famous as Apple’s iPhone manufacturer – is what’s allowing the company to expand, ramping up production from 120 bikes last year to an estimated 2,000 bikes this year.
According to Evoke’s website (http://evokemotorcycles.com/), the Urban S is powered by a 19 kW motor, a 400A DC wave controller (with regenerative braking), and a 99.2v, 90ah Lithium Ion Evoke PowerPack. The combo is claimed to deliver 86 lb.-ft. of torque, a top speed of 81 mph, and a range of 124 city miles, and 74*freeway miles.
MSRP for the Urban S is currently set at $9,4oo, about $1,000 more than a Zero FX but $1,600 less than a Zero S/DS. Pre-order deposits of $200 are being accepted on the company’s website. Also found on the Evoke website is a teaser for a Project Kruzer model with 126 lb.-ft. of “ludicrous” acceleration. Now we’re talking!
It’ll be interesting to see if the small upstart can pull off a successful entry into the U.S. e-bike market. If so, it’d be the first manufacturer to actually bring Zero some competition.
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Ever hear of Evoke? Us neither, but according to reports, the Chinese e-bike maker has plans on introducing its Urban S model to America this July. While Evoke may be an unknown OEM, it claims that a partnership with Foxconn – famous as Apple’s iPhone manufacturer – is what’s allowing the company to expand, ramping up production from 120 bikes last year to an estimated 2,000 bikes this year.
According to Evoke’s website (http://evokemotorcycles.com/), the Urban S is powered by a 19 kW motor, a 400A DC wave controller (with regenerative braking), and a 99.2v, 90ah Lithium Ion Evoke PowerPack. The combo is claimed to deliver 86 lb.-ft. of torque, a top speed of 81 mph, and a range of 124 city miles, and 74*freeway miles.
MSRP for the Urban S is currently set at $9,4oo, about $1,000 more than a Zero FX but $1,600 less than a Zero S/DS. Pre-order deposits of $200 are being accepted on the company’s website. Also found on the Evoke website is a teaser for a Project Kruzer model with 126 lb.-ft. of “ludicrous” acceleration. Now we’re talking!
It’ll be interesting to see if the small upstart can pull off a successful entry into the U.S. e-bike market. If so, it’d be the first manufacturer to actually bring Zero some competition.
Evoke Electric Urban S Coming Stateside (http://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/evoke-electric-urban-s-coming-stateside.html) appeared first on Motorcycle.com (http://www.motorcycle.com).
Click here for full story... (http://www.motorcycle.com/mini-features/evoke-electric-urban-s-coming-stateside.html)