Electric bike and e-motorcycle company SONDORS is teasing something new, and it looks a lot like an electric dirt bike.

SONDORS just sent out a teaser email to their followers stating that “the next SONDORS product release is coming soon”.

There aren’t many details about the new model provided, other than that the upcoming product announcement will be referred to as “MetaBIG”.

The pun evokes the SONDORS Metacyclea small-scale electric motorcycle that the company first announced in early 2021 and eventually launched to consumers in late 2022.

The Metacycle uses a cast aluminum frame, giving it a distinctive frame sink. The company originally stated that three accessories would be available for the cavity, including a storage box, level 2 charger, or backup battery.

It’s not clear if the upcoming product will be built on the Metacycle framework, but CEO and Founder Storm Sondors will told electr during a Wheel-E podcast interview that the company was working on several models that would be based on the Metacycle platform.

An electric dirt bike would be a likely option, although it might just as likely be SONDORS developing some sort of electric trail bike in line with that Sur Ron light bee or other lightweight off-road electric motorcycles.

The teaser image doesn’t give much away, but we do see off-road tires as well as a distinctive disc brake guard typically only found on dirt bikes. The bike also features a beak-style front fender commonly found on dirt and adventure bikes, as well as a revised headlight.

The Metacycle in its current form uses a rear hub motor, which is not ideal for off-road riding. But then again, it’s not exactly the best option for on-road riding either, and that hasn’t stopped SONDORS from selling thousands of lightweight electric commuter motorcycles.

The company recently announced a $2,500 “loan.”bringing the price of the $6,500 electric motorcycle down to just $4,000 before shipping.

The loan apparently helped SONDORS Grab 1,000 reservations in a week for the bike, on top of that According to reports, 2,000 units have already been delivered.

Despite the increase in shipments, SONDORS has been metacycles roll out Complaints ranged from the bike not meeting its original performance specs to concerns about build quality to the inability to reach customer service to get answers in a timely manner. Many early reservation holders have had trouble canceling their reservations and receiving refunds, with some waiting several months to hear back from the company about pending refunds.

The company has a long history of lofty promises with optimistic delivery times. But with the exception of his three-wheel electric car projectSONDORS has generally lived up to most of what it promises, albeit usually several months behind schedule.

The practice has angered riders unaccustomed to the company’s rather “unique” method of operation, and often leaves frustrated riders wondering when they’ll get their new e-bike or e-motorcycle. So if history is any indication, it might be a good idea to extend the delivery timeline that SONDORS is announcing for the unveiling of this new vehicle by a few months.

Nissan has teaCentre County Reportd a brand new R32 Nissan Skyline GTR electric conversion in a video posted to its YouTube channel.

One of the most impressive vehicles Nissan ever built was the Skyline coupe, which eventually became the GTR supercars that the brand offers are sold today. The incredible power Nissan generated with its simple straight-six engines and the otherworldly handling and power delivery it achieved with its four-wheel drive made it a performance sport icon and one nicknamed Godzilla. Now the JapaneCentre County Report automaker has teaCentre County Reportd a potential EV conversion Kit for the R32 Skyline GTR, which brought the brand a fan baCentre County Report in the first place.

The succinct teaCentre County Reportr video posted to Nissan’s JapaneCentre County Report YouTube channel earlier this week shows the rear of the “R32 EV” and hints at a possible engine-noiCentre County Report exhaust system.

Only slightly more information was provided on the page Nissan linked to the video. which contained the inspiration for the project by a Nissan engineer who was motivated to bring the R32 into the electric age.

“R32 Skyline GT-R.
Thirty-four years after its debut, a legendary car that continues to fascinate many fans, we at Nissan will produce a concept model of this R32GT-R converted to electric vehicles using the latest electrification technology. This challenge came from an engineer who came to the company out of admiration for the GT-R. It started with a thought. PleaCentre County Report look forward to the day when a new legend is born.”

While Nissan made it clear that this project is about the electrification of a classic, many GTR fans are also looking forward to an all-electric version of the GTR, which Nissan hints at in its website announcement.

Nissan’s R32 EV announcement follows a similar announcement by Toyota. It showed a All-electric version of the Toyota AE86indicating the possibility of an all-electric conversion kit for enthusiasts.

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The Suzuki Burgman Electric Scooter takes urban mobility to the next level

Two established two-wheeler brands, Bajaj and TVS, have entered the electric scooter segment. Honda has announced two new electric scooters for India for next year. Around the same time, Yamaha also plans to launch an electric scooter. By then, Suzuki will also have completed its first electric scooter.

In the field of electric motorcycles, Suzuki Motor Corporation has made an exciting breakthrough: the e-Burgman. The first official pictures and specifications of the Burgman electric scooter have been released. Already spied on in tests in India, the e-Bergman is now entering an advanced testing phase in Tokyo.

Burgman’s electric scooter is part of a larger effort to encourage battery sharing and increase e2W use in Japan. Suzuki is affiliated with Gachaco Co.,Ltd. Together, a Tokyo-based battery sharing service. Field tests will be conducted over three months from April 2023 to June and will include eight Burgman electric scooters. Suzuki Motor Corporation employees and applicants will take part in the field test. Tests help collect important data from everyday activities like commuting to work, school, and shopping. This data is used to develop the Burgman Electric Scooter for production use.

Classified as a Class 2 light electric scooter, it has impressive specs. The Suzuki e-Burgman can travel up to 44 km at 60 km/h on a single charge. The rated power is 0.98 kW, the maximum power is 4.0 kW and the maximum torque is 18 Nm. The dimensions are 1,825 mm long, 765 mm wide, 1,140 mm high and 780 mm seat height. The curb weight of the vehicle is 147 kg. It is powered by a synchronous AC motor and a lithium-ion battery.

Suzuki is part of the Electric Scooter Replaceable Battery Consortium which includes Honda Motor Co., Ltd. and Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd. belong. Belongs to Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. The consortium is working to standardize replaceable batteries and backup systems. A significant step towards battery sharing and the popularity of electric motorcycles in Japan. The common specification is derived from TP21003. The development criteria for exchangeable batteries have been refined in terms of range and charging time. The consortium also partnered with e-Yan OSAKA to conduct field trials to spread electric scooters.

As a result of the collaboration, a standardized swappable battery sharing service was set up. Gachaco, Inc. ENEOS, Honda, Kawasaki Motors, Suzuki and Yamaha Motor have all partnered to offer a BAAS (Battery as a Service) solution. Electric scooters can travel long distances without worrying about battery performance. To launch Gachaco services, the company uses the Honda Mobile Power Pack e, which is broadly compatible with most specifications.

Green drivers will have more transportation options as battery sharing solutions become more accessible and reliable. The future is looking bright as Japan’s Big 4 work together to spread the adoption of electric scooters not just in Japan but around the world. The launch of the Burgman Electric Scooter in India is expected next year. At launch it will compete with TVS iQube, Bajaj Chetak and the forthcoming Honda Activa Electric. Suzuki Bergman’s electricity bill could be in the region of Rs 1.5 lakh.

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Suzuki is taking a big step towards the urban mobility of the future and this will be an amazing entry. Let’s hope this will be the start of a remarkable era for Suzuki in the electric vehicle space.

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