I AM Naxeon – electric with cutting-edge technology and affordable

A new reality coming from China is called Naxeon and appears for the first time in the Western market, but it would be more correct to say global, with a product original enough to catch our attention, but not too much to be something strange or distant from our tastes and expectations. The motorcycle is called I AM, literally “I am” in English. Naxeon was founded in 2021 in ChongQing, an industrial “city” with a population of only 32 million inhabitants, by the initiative of Gang Mu, who, after leaving the presidency of Lifan, gathered around him a team of about twenty professionals with the aim of building a range of innovative vehicles dedicated to travel and entertainment and characterized by a global approach. That is why he immediately started a collaboration with the Milanese company E-Quilibrium, already established among Chinese car manufacturers, to support their entry into the European market. And it is precisely about Naxeon’s current presence in the Old Continent that E-Quilibrium is working on: at the time of writing this article, it has already closed distribution agreements in France and Belgium, and is about to close them in Germany.

The parent model of these products is precisely the compact I AM, a city motorcycle with 17″ wheels and an engine capable of developing a peak power of 10 kW and a torque of 273 Nm, allowing it to reach 120 km/h quite quickly, going from 0-50 in 2.8 seconds and from 0-80 in 6.5 seconds. An interesting performance that places it – at least on paper – among the best in the segment of 125 electronic motorcycles. But, beyond speed and acceleration, there is much more, because this motorcycle’s battery is a semi-solid unit that offers higher energy density and faster charging (+30%) than a similar conventional battery and a longer life cycle. It is also lighter. It is offered in two capacities of 4.3 and 6.5 kWh for ranges ranging from 120 to 180 km, which is sufficient for daily commutes. The good news does not stop here: the I AM is equipped with a fast charger with a Type 2 socket, which is currently a rare case in this market segment and only an exclusivity of high-end products. The result? Naxeon claims that it can recharge from 20 to 80% in an hour and a half.

The weight varies between 118 and 130 kg, depending (we assume) on the battery. There is no shortage of technological benefits. In addition to ABS, TCS, and TERS, of course, the LED lights are literally endless, as in addition to the front and rear lights, there are also… side lights along the entire silhouette of the motorcycle. In addition, the circular lights on the handlebars follow our actions, changing color if we accelerate or decelerate. There are also front and rear cameras and, at the back, a proximity sensor to monitor the blind spot. The 7-inch color touchscreen is tactile and shows us not only the usual information, but also what the cameras are recording and, of course, connects to the smartphone and app for management. The ignition is keyless and, furthermore, the motorcycle has a sensor that detects when the rider is riding and is able to recognize and activate the configured profile. There is also one for easy parking and an anti-theft audio and light system that activates when the motorcycle is moved. The more observant will not have missed the particular architecture of the front with a completely shielded parallelogram-shaped suspension, a true rarity that also gives this I AM a very frontal line and a sporty character.

For more information you can check the official Naxeon website.