Swedish built electric motorcycle . " Maintenance was almost zero , adjusting and lubing the chain was basically it . Some minor issues that could be fixed , and I didn ’ t have a single flat tyre .
" It drew so much attention , wherever I stopped people would come and ask about it , many said it was the first time for them to see an electric motorcycle . They couldn ’ t believe I came from so far away !"
With the Kalk AP she has demonstrated the previouslythought impossible effectiveness , durability and versatility of an electric motorcycle , overcoming the array of vehicular challenges presented by charging , mechanical care and spare parts . Together , she and the Kalk AP , achieved a feat that was far beyond the bike ' s intended purpose . Originally designed for short bursts of fun riding , the Kalk AP exceeded expectations by completing a 13,000 km-long journey in just 124 days , requiring less than 140 charges .
" Finding places to charge was the hardest part ," Gottwald continued . " In some areas it was extremely difficult , and I had to plan the day very thoroughly . Many times , I didn ’ t know if I would find a place to charge at all !"
The riding itself , presentted challenges , not due to the bike but more the conditions .
" I had a couple of minor crashes in difficult terrain at low speed , but more than once I was almost run over by
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