Electric motorcycles offer environmental advantages, but they naturally differ in areas such as handling and noise. However, Balistron has a solution to make these motorcycles more similar to conventional ones in terms of sound.
The Turkish company began developing its fully electric model in 2022 and presented it this month at EICMA: the sporty TS16.12. One of its standout features is the two faux exhaust pipes, which are actually speakers that simulate the typical sound of a four-cylinder sports motorcycle.
The motor delivers 16 kW of power, making it suitable for riders with an A1 license. The top speed is limited to 130 km/h, and the estimated range is 230 km, thanks to an 11.52 kWh lithium-ion battery. A fast charger allows the battery to be recharged from 30% to 80% in under two hours.
The Balistron Sport TS16.12 features adjustable inverted telescopic forks at the front and a mono-shock at the rear. The front wheel has dual disc brakes, while the rear has a single disc, and ABS is included. The 17-inch wheels are fitted with Pirelli tires. The traction control system is part of the standard equipment and can be disabled.
There are three riding modes, and onboard is a five-inch TFT instrument panel with Bluetooth connectivity to a smartphone.
Among the standard equipment are heated grips and rider’s seat, a tire monitoring system, the aforementioned engine sound simulator, and two USB ports. The motorcycle weighs 203 kg. Two color options are available: Metallic Red and Metallic Blue.