The electric motorcycle market is in full swing. Brands seem unable to decide whether they are entering or exiting the market. CAKE, the once-promising Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer, recently declared bankruptcy, while Damon is dragging towards what seems to be an inevitable end. But hope is not lost.
Innovators like Dust.Moto are pushing the boundaries in the off-road niche and, last year, Ola Electric gave us a glimpse of what is to come in terms of two-wheeled mobility on the road. But the latest patents from the brand bear no resemblance to the prototypes we saw last year.
The four motorcycles that Ola Electric, India’s largest electric scooter manufacturer, presented last year at their End Ice Age, Part One event, took the form of a cruiser, an adventure, a roadster, and a supersport. But this patent does not resemble any of them, apart from the sleek and futuristic design of the motorcycle, which is in line with what we have seen from Ola so far.
Everything in this patent points to Ola Electric filling the gap in everyday transportation in their lineup. To start, the suspension and box-section swingarm are as basic as possible, using twin shocks at the rear and a telescopic fork at the front. But the true sign that this model will be aimed directly at daily users are its 17-inch wheels.
The seemingly lightweight and flat design of the motorcycle, combined with the narrow tires, should work well to reduce wear and increase range. It is not yet known what that range will be, but it is expected to be decent and with fast charging capability. Another specification that is up in the air is the top speed. Given that the Ola S1 Pro electric scooter reaches 110 km/h, we have to imagine that this motorcycle will be capable of something similar.
At the rear, at least to this writer, it appears that Ola has equipped the motorcycle with an electric motor. These models include a mono shock absorber and a disc brake at the rear, and a more robust swingarm that uses a second supporting arm. The rims also feature a different 5-spoke design and seem to be fitted with more sporty tires.
Source: https://www.rideapart.com/news/719150/ola-electric-motorcycle-patent/
