Evolt puts Italy on the electric motocross map [w/VIDEO]
Evolt Bull1- Click above to watch the video after the break
It looks as though Italy will be the latest country to be able to boast of an electric motocross manufacturer when Evolt (Electric Vehicle Oriented) brings its muscular Bull1 to the market. The bike is the brainchild of Bruno Greppi who decided a few years ago to build a range of battery-powered two wheelers that featured great performance as well as a decent range. One of the results of that effort is an MX designed for competition and off-road that's capable of loads of torque and can hit a top speed of 55 mph (90 km/h). Its lithium polymer batteries, in conjunction with a brushless motor that allows for regenerative braking, are said to give it a two-hour run time. Charging comes via a custom device and takes about an hour.
When the bike was shown at the Milan International Cycle and motorcycle Exhibition late last year, it was thought it may be available in Italy in late 2009 at a price in the neighborhood of € 9000 ($12,540). Although Evolt also has a trials bike called the Deer and an electric scooter called the Lizard in the works, we are especially looking forward to someday grabbing this Bull1 by its horns. Hit the jump for all the specs and a couple short videos featuring a bit of MX track action.
[Source: Motorcafe / Evolt / AVEM]
Motor : BRUSHLESS 84Volt 3.500rpm
Nominal power : 10Kw
Max power : 33,5Kw
Nominal torque : 32Nm
Wheel max torque : 480Nm
Battery : 28 cells LiPo 96Volt 30Ah
Controller : digital 120Volt 400A
Range: 2 hours off-road ride
Speed: 70-90Km/h
Weight: 95-105Kg
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
jpm 5:58PM (7/07/2009)
why publish a video of the bike NOT being able to clear the jump in the first video? Do you want people to make it look weak?
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GoodCheer 7:13PM (7/07/2009)
I agree... its not a great promotion.
billwas1 11:33AM (7/08/2009)
This looks better than the other offering so far. They are actually using it as a dirt bike rather than a motorized mountain bike.
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Dave 3:40PM (7/08/2009)
You mean the Zero? The first Zero was designed to be a trail bike, not a MX mike.
They now offer a the Zero MX which has significantly beefed up suspension to deal with the abuse of being jumped.
vfx 2:45PM (7/08/2009)
Finally! An electric Trials bike!
I've been screaming for this since the first EBike came out.
Great torque
Silent
No exhaust.
These will be powerful attractions to stunt and show riders wanting to ride in tents, malls and small arenas. Vegas shows and neighboorhoods will no longer be off limits.
These will change the face of trails (as small as it is)
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Domenick Yoney 3:03PM (7/08/2009)
In case you didn't see it, here is a link to a (poor) pic of the trials bike. http://www.evolt.it/foto/deer.jpg
Motorcafe may do a separate piece on it soon and hopefully take more pics.
vfx 3:18PM (7/08/2009)
Beautiful!
If only I could ride...