Large enduro with battery
Energica Experia – E-travel enduro for cross-country trips?
6/4/2022 6:44 p.m
With a format-filling travel enduro, the Italian two-wheeler brand Energica also wants to convince motorcyclists of e-mobility. It is doubtful whether this will succeed with an overland range of a good 200 kilometers and an estimated price of 30,000 euros.
With the Experia, the Italian two-wheeler brand Energica is the first motorcycle manufacturer ever to launch a purely electrically powered travel enduro on the market this fall. Thanks to a new drive generation and a 22.5 kWh battery, the long-legged single-track electric car can travel up to 420 kilometers in city traffic. According to the WMTC measurement cycle, however, only 222 kilometers remain.
Visually, the Energica Experia looks like a conventional big enduro.
(Photo: Energica)
For brisk cross-country trips, the range is likely to decrease further. Whether this is enough for die-hard motorcycle travelers is open to doubt at this point. Especially since only up to 24 kW charging capacity can be called up at a DC charging station, which enables the battery to be filled from 0 to 80 percent in 40 minutes. Up to 3 kW can be called up at a household socket, with the charging time naturally increasing as a percentage.
Visually, the Experia looks like a conventionally powered large enduro designed for use on asphalt. When you look through the hybrid frame, which consists of tubes and aluminum plates, you notice the mighty battery block, which is framed on the underside by an underride guard and on top by a dummy tank. The compact ECME motor is located between the battery and the two-arm rear swing arm, which transmits its 80 hp continuous and 101 hp peak power to the rear wheel via the chain. The bike, which is not exactly light at 260 kilograms, is said to reach 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and travel at speeds of up to 180 km/h.
The Energica Experia can reach speeds of up to 180 km/h.
(Photo: Energica)
The chassis includes adjustable spring elements, the front wheel is guided by a USD fork, the 33 centimeter large Brembo brake discs at the front are gripped by radially bolted brake calipers. The cockpit offers a 5-inch TFT display and two USB sockets.
The electronic helpers include cornering ABS, shunting reverse gear and cruise control. There are four selectable driving modes and four recuperation levels. In the Launch Edition, the E-Enduro will also have a pannier set, heated grips and main stand. Energica has not yet announced any prices. In view of the battery size, it should be around 30,000 euros.
