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Motor elektrik makin canggih sekarang, tapi bagi ramai peminat, motor elektrik mesih tak boleh kalahkan feeling moto dua roda bermesin petrol. Tapi, adakah inovasi teknikal boleh cover kekurangan “vroom-vroom” tu? Kymco nak cuba!

Dahulu kala, pada 2018, gergasi motosikal dari Taiwan ni perkenalkan SuperNex, motor elektrik dengan gearbox. Setahun kemudian, depa keluarkan RevoNex, konsep yang hampir sama tapi dalam bentuk motor nampak ‘naked’. Konsep-konsep ni muncul lagi kat EICMA show pada 2022 dengan gaya baru. Walaupun takde kat booth Kymco untuk 2023, RevoNex tetap jadi bualan.

“Kami nak jadi peneraju dalam revolusi elektrik, jadi kami nak explore peluang… itu salah satu kemungkinan,” kata pengerusi Kymco, Allen Ko bila ditanya pasal RevoNex kat EICMA 2023.

Menariknya, Ko tak malu mengaku buat motor elektrik seronok bukan perkara senang. Tapi, Kymco tetap semangat nak “Infuse excitement into an electric motorcycle, walaupun susah sikit.” Dia tambah lagi, “Kami berusaha bagi motor elektrik lebih personality.”

Bila tanya dia ni pasal RevoNex ke atau apa, Ko confirm projek ni masih berjalan, tapi dia stop sebelum bagitau lebih banyak. “Kami masih dalam proses. Saya nak stop…” katanya.

RevoNex asalnya nak masuk pasaran tahun 2021, tapi sampai tahun 2024, versi siap untuk beli masih tak keluar. Tapi, kalau benda ni keluar dan orang boleh beli (macam kata Ko, macam tu la), confirm motor elektrik ni jadi antara yang paling seronok!

Pakai gearbox manual ni yang buat RevoNex lain dari yang lain, janji lagi best bila ride berbanding moto elektrik lain. Walaupun ada potential interruption dalam power delivery sebab gearbox, RevoNex dijangka masih laju gila. Angka yang dulu diumumkan untuk konsep ni, cakap 3.9 saat untuk 0-100 kmh, dan 8.7 saat untuk 100-200 kmh.

In recent years, electric motorcycles have witnessed significant advancements, yet for some enthusiasts, the allure of traditional petrol-powered two-wheelers remains unmatched. Kymco, the Taiwanese motorcycle giant, has been at the forefront of blending technical innovation with the inherent charisma of combustion engines.

Back in 2018, Kymco unveiled the SuperNex, an electric motorcycle featuring a manual gearbox. A year later, the company introduced the RevoNex, applying a similar principle but in a naked bike design. Although absent from the Kymco stand at the 2023 EICMA show in Milan, the RevoNex continues to capture attention.

Allen Ko, Chairman of Kymco, shared insights at EICMA 2023, expressing the company’s ambition to lead the electric evolution. When questioned about the RevoNex, Ko affirmed its ongoing development, acknowledging the challenge of infusing thrill into electric bikes. Despite the difficulty, Kymco is dedicated to enhancing the personality of their electric motorcycles, striving to make them more exhilarating.

While Ko remained cautious about divulging too much information, he confirmed the continuation of the RevoNex project. Originally slated for production in 2021, the showroom-ready version is yet to make its debut as of 2024. Ko’s remarks strongly suggest that the RevoNex is progressing towards becoming an available electric motorcycle for the public.

What sets the RevoNex apart is its inclusion of a manual gearbox, promising a more engaging riding experience compared to its competitors. Despite potential interruptions in power delivery due to the gearbox, the RevoNex is anticipated to be exceptionally fast. Previously disclosed figures for the concept indicated an impressive 3.9 seconds for 0-100 kmh and 8.7 seconds for 100-200 kmh. As Kymco continues to navigate the challenges, the RevoNex holds the promise of being one of the most thrilling electric motorcycles on the market when it finally arrives for public purchase.

Styling update is a common practice for production motorcycle as it ensures the bike remain relevant for the forthcoming year.

  • The RevoNEX and SuperNEX concept gets new styling at EICMA.
  • No official launch date is announced for the two electric concepts. 

However, KYMCO took a different approach; instead of updating its current production motorcycle, the Taiwanese manufacturer used the EICMA show to update the SuperNEX and RevoNEX electric motorcycle concepts.

The SuperNEX made its first appearance in 2019, and not long after that, KYMCO unveiled the RevoNEX naked motorcycle. At the time, no official launch date was released to the public.

Fast forward to November 2022, KYMCO decided the two electric concepts needed a significant freshen-up. Unfortunately, the firm is yet to give us a launch date!

Nevertheless, the RevoNEX and SuperNEX gained extensive styling upgrades from the previous model, including a more aggressive front end and a cleaner overall design.

Strangely, both motorcycles now feature a unique hexagonal ‘skin’ made of matte finish plastic. Frankly, it looks weirdly fascinating, but as mentioned earlier, KYMCO remains tight-lipped about the release date. 

So the question on everyone’s mind is, will the RevoNEX and SuperNEX ever going to make their way to production anytime soon?

We’ll be sure to keep you posted. 

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