A majority of the Indian population rides two-wheelers. Again within this, there are a number of people who ride motorcycles. India over the last decade has seen significant growth in the motorbike industry. The commuter bike-specific populace is now interested in sports bikes, superbikes, etc. Even the Super/sports bike from notable bike brands such as Kawasaki, Suzuki, Benneli, Triumph are easily available now.
However, with the change in trend and the necessity for a pollution-free environment, we are now shifting into electric vehicles. The domain of EV also covers electric motorcycle. Yes, these are eco-friendly bikes that run on electric motors and battery. In India, we already have many EV makers who are working hard on their electric motorcycles. One such bike manufacturer is Pune based Tork Motors.
Tork motors have seven years of experience in motorcycle manufacturing. It is founded by Kapil Shelke. The firm is being funded by Ankit Bhati and Bhavish Aggarwal. Tork T6X is pure Indian made machine. All of its spares are localized. however, the Lithium-ion battery pack used on the bike is imported out of India. The localization of spare parts and assembling will help reduce the on-road price of the motorcycle in India.
So, in this post, we will pour out all the information on the upcoming electric motorcycle Tork T6X. We have tried to cover its prototypes, design, specs, etc. Also, we have also put up the information on its price and availability. Read on to know more.
Prototypes of Tork T6X Electric Motorcycle
The T6X is not the first product of Tork Motors. Of course, it’s the first one for public use for daily commuting purposes. The automaker has made various other prototypes which belong into the racing segment. These bikes even took part in some of the prestigious global racing events.
Now, let’s take a look at those bikes and know a little about them.
TX-01
The first-ever prototype built by Tork motors which went on to take part in the prestigious Isle of Man TT racing competition. Guess what.? This prototype won the event as well.
TX-02
This is the second prototype which took part in another major UK/Europe racing event, which is the TTXGP. This is one of the biggest events which is dedicated to electric motorsport racing.
TX-03
Following the footsteps of its precursor, the 3rd prototype, TX-03 also went on to be a part of Isle of Man TT Zero event. This bike was built in the UK.
TX-04
This prototype followed a bolt-on design incorporated into an existing bike. It could produce 60nm of Torque and its speedo can hit from 0-100km in 8.7 seconds.
TX-05
This prototype was built to showcase the range efficiency. The electric bike had a 12bhp. It offers a stunning range of 200km per charge. Its top speed clocked at 80km/h.
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Specifications of Tork T6X
The Tork T6X electric motorcycle offers a top speed of 100km/h. The bike can easily cover a range of 100 kilometers with one session of charge. This eco-friendly bike runs on a 6 kW(8bhp) brushless DC motor. T6X packs a peak torque of 27nm.
With fast charging, the battery of the Tork T6X can charge up to 80% in 1 hour.
Features
Now let’s look at the striking features of the upcoming Indian electric motorcycle.
Design
The Tork T6X follows a naked design based on Trellis frame made of steel. The T6X packs a TFT digital touch screen console which is waterproof and dustproof. Also, the bike gets a catchy DRL along with mobile charger, GPS navigation, anti-theft system. It also supports app and cloud connectivity.
Software
Tork T6X runs on Tork Intuitive Response Operating System. It will accumulate and analyze the data for every ride that takes place. Also, it will monitor the power-consumption, managing power, and range forecasts.
Tires
For smooth road experience, this bike makes use of 17-inch alloy wheels with tubeless tires.
Braking
The T6X makes use of a 267mm front disc brake and a 220mm rear disc brake. As per the new regulations of the Indian government, the T6X will make use of the ABS system.
Price and Availability of Tork T6X Electric Motorcycle
The discussion for any vehicle never ends without discussing its price and availability. The Tork T6X is yet to release. So, there is no official information on its pricing. However, as per hearsays, the bike may cost a little over 1 lakh rupees(ex-showroom).
The Tork T6X will release in the Q4 of 2019 or early/mid-2020 in the Indian market. Tork Motors has plans to sell around 5000-10,000 units of T6X once it has launched in the Indian market. So, this was the complete information about the Tork T6X electric motorcycle.
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