Key Highlights
- New CFMoto electric sports bike in works
- Is said to be based on 450SR sports bike
- Could compete the likes of Ultraviolette F77 and Orxa Mantis
India is one of the biggest opportunities for the EV industry and we are witnessing launches across different segments frequently now. Multiple prototypes of upcoming EVs have also been spotted via leaks indicating the rapidly growing EV sector in India. Now, CFMotor, the Chinese auto manufacturer has started developing a new sports bike which will feature an all-electric powertrain and could compete premium electric motorcycles such as the Ultraviolette F77 and the Orxa Mantis. The patent filing of the upcoming CFMoto electric motorcycle has surfaced which reveals some crucial details. Let’s take a look below:
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New CFMotor Electric Sports Bike: What All We know?
The CFMotor electric sports bike under development is said to be based on the company’s existing 450SR model. The prototype images of the company’s new sports e-bike is what hints the same platform being used for its construction as the 450SR.
The leaked set of images can be seen featuring a same tubular-steel frame as the 450SR sports bike. The company seems to be borrowing the same sub frame too for the upcoming electric motorcycle from the ICE-model. That’s not it, the swingarm and also the seat frame seems identical to the 450SR variant.
Just for reference, the 450SR sports bike is equipped with a powerful 450CC parallel twin engine. CFMotor is expected to get rid of this engine and replace it with a capable electric drivetrain including an electric motor and battery. The latter could be slightly bigger in size for a longer ride range with a single charge.
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Expected Rivals
The developments around the CFMoto sports electric bike are limited currently. We only have come across the patent images and not the powertrain details. But going by all the details available, it seems that this CFMoto electric motorcycle will be launched in the premium category. Considerable rivals are the Ultraviolette F77 and the Orxa Mantis both of which offer a powerful performance despite being loaded with an electric powertrain.
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Verdict
CFMoto is apparently opting for using the same chassis and platform for its new electric sports bike to keep a check on the price spectrum. By using the identical platform, the probabilities of managing the cost-effectiveness increases. Also, this is a different approach from what the general auto makers opt for their EVs where they employ an entire new platform from scratch.
