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FIRST LOOK: Indian eFTR Hooligan 1.2 Electric Bicycle

Indian Motorcycle has launched the new eFTR Hooligan 1.2 electric bicycle in partnership with ‘American lifestyle adventure brand’ Super73.

The eFTR Hooligan 1.2 is based on the Super73-S2 platform and features a similar removable 960Wh battery that resembles an FTR fuel tank.

Other features include an inverted front fork, moto-style handlebars, LED headlight, and an FTR 1200 Rally-inspired windscreen.

The eFTR also features a gold chain and an all-terrain Super73 GRZLY 20-inch tires to create the ‘hooligan’ look.

According to Indian, the eFTR Hooligan 1.2 can deliver 65km of range at 30 km/h in throttle-only operation and more than 120km when using Eco pedal-assist mode.

Similar to the Super73-S2, riders can select four riding modes via the Super73 mobile app:

Class 1 – pedal assist with 30km/h max speed
Class 2 – throttle operation and pedal-assist at 30km/h max speed
Class 3 – pedal assist at 45km/h max speed
Off-Road – up to 2000W of power and speeds more than 45km/h

The Indian eFTR Hooligan 1.2 is available for USD3,999.99 (RM16k) and will be offered in Spring 2022.

Motorcycle Sales Decline in Japan

Motorcycle sales in Japan has dropped precipitously
Sold only 338,000 in 2016 compared to 3.285 million in 1982
Hardest hit is the moped segment

Yes, you read the title correctly.

Ironic as it seems, sales of motorcycles in the birthplace of the many motorcycles around the world have been dropping for many years now.

The Japan News reported that the decline is due to the increasing popularity of low-cost minicars and electric bicycles. Moped sales are the most affected as manufacturers focus on the middleweight and open class motorcycles.

The moped market had to contend with electric bicycles that are less than half the cost. In 2016 alone, there were 540,000 electric bicycles sold, compared to 338,000 motorcycles. The number is a far cry from the 1982 peak of 3.285 million motorcycles sold. In view of this, Honda and Yamaha will join forces to develop a low-cost moped, while still allocating more resources to large capacity motorcycles for export.

Japanese industry observers expressed fear that the emphasis on larger machines will turn away the younger buyers, since big bikes can cost up to six times more than mopeds. The numbers don’t lie: A Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) in 2015 reported that the average age of a motorcycle buyer was 53 years old, a 1.5-years increase over the past two years.

On the other hand, sales for 126- to 250cc machines have increased by 20 percent in 2016.

“If we can provide the younger generation with the fun and excitement they’re expecting, they’ll come back to us,” said Noriake Abe, chief officer of Honda’s motorcycle operations.

Are we seeing the same shift towards bigger motorcycles here in Malaysia as the population gets older, and the availability of affordable large capacity motorcycles?

Neematic Memilih Pelumba Enduro Legenda Chris Birch Sebagai Duta Baru

Neematic, pencipta salah sebuah basikal elektrik paling berkuasa dunia telah memilih Chris Birch sebagai duta baru mereka.
Pelumba rali motosikal terkemuka itu yang telah berlumba di International Six Day Enduro (ISDE), Rali Dakar, dan Hard Enduro akan membantu dalam pembangunan serta jualan untuk jenama berkenaan.
Basikal janaan elektrik terbaru mereka, Neematic FR/1, telah diperkenalkan pada tahun lalu ketika acara International Motorcycle, Scooter and E-Bike (Intermot) Fair akan mula dihantar menjelang pertengahan 2018.

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Neematic selects legendary enduro racer Chris Birch as new ambassador

Neematic, the creators of one of the most powerful electric bikes has chosen Chris Birch as their new ambassador.

The well-known motorcycle rally racer who has raced in International Six Day Enduro (ISDE), Dakar Rally and Hard Enduro will assist in development as well as sales for the brand.

Their flagship electric-powered bike, the Neematic FR/1, was introduced last year during the International Motorcycle, Scooter and E-Bike (Intermot) Fair will begin shipping by mid 2018.

The proud purveyors of Neematic, one of the world’s most powerful electric bikes is proud to announce their partnership with one of the world’s most respected enduro racer, Chris Birch. Being a hardcore off-road enthusiast and well-known figure in the industry, Neematic is confident that the election of Chris Birch as their ambassador will bring only wonders to the brand. (more…)

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