( 100hp ) and 115Nm of torque , while not overly powerful compared to its carbon consuming contemporaries it ’ s the torque that helps keep it relevant … 0 to 100 kilometres per hour in 3.5 seconds . Not too bad for a bike that is a little on the overweight side at 260 kilograms .
Energica draws on a decade of experience and in doing so have created what they believe to be the first electric powered touring bike solely built from the ground up , a new platform with new powertrain and battery . The Experia is a bike designed for two up travelling , with aerodynamics to suit this style of riding as well as ample carrying space , 112 litres of hard luggage .
The Energica Experia is a bike headed in the right direction , looks , capacity , and capability are attributes making it a class leader , yet will it be the bike that starts the swing toward electric adventure / travelling bikes ? Time will tell .
Energica offers a 2-year vehicle / 3-year battery ( 5 year ) warranty on the Experia with early models reaching markets later this year . It ’ s believed Australian prices will be around the mid $ 40,000 range plus taxes . TRAVERSE
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