Iconic motorcycle firm Indian has teamed up with the equally iconic electric bike producer Super73 to leverage the branding of the previous with the excessive energy e-bikes of the latter. The outcome? An Indian-themed e-bike generally known as the eFTR Hooligan 1.2.
No motorcycle license obligatory.
Indian Motorcycle has teased us with electrification plans earlier than up to now.
When we first stumbled upon the corporate’s trademarking of the title eFTR, we thought they have been constructing a actual electric model of their FTR motorcycle.
As it seems, we have been approach off. The eFTR changed into a child’s electric dust bike that was launched as a partnership with Razor.
Now a new partnership with Super73 is bringing the eFTR badge again, this time on one thing sufficiently big for adults to trip too.
The eFTR Hooligan seems to be largely based mostly on Super73’s well-known S2 electric bike. Here at Electrek, we had the possibility to place some severe miles on that bike after we Eurotripped it throughout Germany final autumn.
This is way from a inventory S2 although. As Indian defined, they modified the bike by added the “inverted front forks, mid-height, moto-style handlebars, a unique LED headlight with an FTR-inspired wind deflector, and more aggressive tires.” It seems the eFTR Hooligan 1.2 additionally loses the inventory entrance and rear fenders, lowers the battery to the downtube (which doubtless leads to improved stability), they usually seem to have added a gold chain to provide it that genuine Indian Motorcycle look.
The Super73 bones are nonetheless there, however they give the impression of being a lot extra Indian now. And that’s precisely what Indian was going for, as defined by Ross Clifford, Vice President of Parts, Garments, and Accessories at Indian Motorcycle:
“No other electric bicycle brand has defined itself as vividly as SUPER73. Its moto-culture DNA and outgoing, adventure-seeking passion for two-wheels make them the ideal partner for Indian Motorcycle. But it’s far more than just brand personality. Like us, SUPER73 shares an unwavering commitment to their loyal and passionate customers, as well as to quality and innovation, marked by its sophisticated electric powertrain and an unmistakable product design that resonates with both non-motorcyclists and avid motorcycle riders.”
Just don’t count on the eFTR Hooligan 1.2 to trip like every other Indian (or sound like one, both). It rolls on 20″ fats tire bike wheels and zippers alongside practically silently, regardless of a highly effective electric motor that places out a peak rated 2,000W of energy.
It will attain a prime pace of 20 mph (32 km/h) on throttle operation, however riders who interact the pedal help by utilizing the pedals can open up the 28 mph (45 km/h) prime pace. That’s the quickest allowable pace by legislation within the US, which retains the eFTR Hooligan 1.2 authorized as an electric bicycle. That means you gained’t want a motorcycle license to trip one.
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The giant 960 Wh battery comes with a rated vary of 75 miles (120 km). But in the event you’re new to the electric bicycle world, it’s best to know that you simply’ll by no means really see 70 miles on a cost.
Sure, it’s potential. But that requires holding the e-bike in its lowest energy mode and forgoing that enjoyable throttle. If you propose on using round at 8 mph on pedal help for half a day, you would possibly squeeze out the max vary. But in the event you’re like the remainder of us and might’t resist that enjoyable throttle and better speeds, expects to get a decrease vary within the 20-40 mile ballpark.
Even so, that 960 Wh battery is way bigger than the typical battery pack in immediately’s e-bike market. So you’ll have loads of energy for hours of enjoyable.
That’s pretty customary for Super73, which has constructed its status on enjoyable, horny and highly effective e-bikes that supply higher efficiency than most of their rivals.
The cumbersome e-bikes are constructed with a moped or motorcycle affect as in comparison with most metropolis or mountain-style e-bikes we usually see on the streets and trails. And that makes Super73 a pure accomplice for Indian.
As Super73’s Co-Founder and CMO Michael Cannavo defined:
“With a rich heritage and racing DNA dating back more than a century, Indian Motorcycle is among a rare group of brands that can truly be defined as an ‘American original,’ and the team did an incredible job redesigning the SUPER73-S2 to capture the spirit of the iconic Indian Motorcycle brand. As a company that lives and breathes life on two wheels, everybody at SUPER73 appreciates the significance of Indian Motorcycle’s history, as well as its triumphant return and success in recent years. And that’s why we’re honored to align our brands with the introduction of the eFTR Hooligan 1.2.”
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The eFTR Hooligan 1.2 gained’t come low-cost, priced at US $3,999.99 (and accessible within the subsequent few months at Indian sellers or on Indian’s web site). The S2 is already a expensive bike at $2,995, and the Indian additions clearly aren’t going to make it any extra reasonably priced. But they do add some attention-grabbing styling and efficiency enhancements, to not point out flip it into a restricted version bike with an apparent connection to Indian’s heritage.
So whereas this isn’t the most cost effective method to get your self on a Super73, it’s one of many cooler methods to do it.
Oh, and it’s undoubtedly a low-cost method to get on a new Indian!
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