Shanghai-based Super SOCO already has two models of
45 km/h light electric motorcycles in their lineup. But now the
company is targeting more aggressive riders with their new TC Max.
The TC MAX electric motorcycle has a peak power of 5
kW and can reach 100 km/h. Theoretically, that means you could take it
on the highway, but this is still better for urban commuters or perhaps country
road cruising.
With 170 Nm of torque at the rear
wheel, the TC MAX has some get up and go. The belt-driven rear wheel should keep the ride nice
and quiet, so you can enjoy the silence of an electric vehicle without the
vicious chain noise. Power comes from a 72V and 45Ah lithium-ion battery. At 3.2 kWh,
Super SOCO says the battery should be enough to reach 110 km.
The battery is about as large as it gets while still
being removable. The Super SOCO TC MAX features high quality Brembo
hydraulic brakes and a Combined Braking System (CBS). The CBS links the front
and rear brakes, applying both with the pull of a single brake lever.
Mass production of the TC MAX will begin in the
first quarter of next year, with the first deliveries in Europe occurring just
a few months later. The TC MAX is already homologated for EEC standards in
Europe, where it will cost € 4,499 (US$ 5,100) for the aluminum wheel version.
Customers can pay an extra € 200 (US$ 228) for spoked wheels.
