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Urban S is an electric motorcycle made by Evoke Motorcycles and is Evoke's first production model to be sold worldwide
Type of motorcycle | |
| Manufacturer | Evoke Motorcycles |
|---|---|
| Production | 2015–present |
| Class | Naked, Streetfighter |
| Engine | 19 kW electric air-cooled, 17" high output hub motor, brushless |
| Top speed | Sustained 80 mph (130 km/h) (claimed) |
| Power | 25 hp (19 kW) (claimed) |
| Torque | 86 lb⋅ft (117 N⋅m) (claimed) |
| Suspension | Front suspension double 42 mm inverted fork shock absorber rear suspension single shock absorption |
| Brakes | Front dual disc, 4 piston hydraulic 300 mm × 4 mm rear single disc, 2 piston hydraulic 220 mm × 4 mm |
| Tires | 110/70-17 / 140/70-17 |
| Wheelbase | 53 in (1,300 mm) |
| Seat height | 29 in (740 mm) |
The Urban S has been on sale in China since summer 2015 and is scheduled for release in selected European countries early 2018. Due to the 100% electric drivetrain of the bike, it is exempt from the strict licensing requirements for gasoline-powered motorbikes in the larger metropolitan areas such as Shanghai and Beijing. The European version of the Urban S will have CBS in order to meet the EEC type approval legislation.
Battery
The Urban S uses a 99.2 V 90 Ah Li-on Samsung SDI battery and has a range of 125 miles (201 km) city and 75 miles (121 km) highway at 50 mpg‑imp (5.6 L/100 km; 42 mpg‑US). The batteries have a predicted lifespan of 125,000 miles (201,000 km) before reaching a charging capacity of 80% but can still be used after this point with a reduced range.
The Urban S can be charged fully using either 240 V for 4 hours or 120 V for 8 hours.
Licence Class
The Urban S comes under the 125 cc classification in Europe so can therefore be ridden on an A1 license or a CBT in the UK
Drivetrain
It uses a 400A DC wave controller with regenerative braking to increase efficiency.
The electric motor is a 19 kW 17" high output hub motor. It is air cooled and brushless. The hub design allows better cooling, a decreased chance of overheating/warping the casing and increases the life span of the unit.
External links
References
- "The Evoke Urban S". Evoke Motorcycles. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- "Shanghai restricts motorcycles". China Daily. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- "Motorbikes Scooting Back in Beijing – what are the motorcycle rules?". sincocanadian. Retrieved 2017-04-10.
- "Evoke Urban S electric bike coming to the UK". Motorcycle News. Retrieved 2018-01-02.