Back in November, Tork Motorcycles’ CFO stated that
the shipments for the T6X are delayed indefinitely. The Pune-based electric
two-wheeler company had launched the motorcycle in September 2016, at INR 1.25
lakh (ex-factory).
While there is still no word on the deliveries, a
test mule of the Tork T6X electric motorcycle was spotted for the very first
time, testing on the Indian roads. The test mule was camouflaged, and thus the
production spec model is likely to take a while to arrive. Latest spy images
reveal a flat-designed, halogen headlight that will most likely feature a body
coloured mask. The mask also doubles up as a flyscreen. LED blinkers accompany
the illuminator. The naked roadster style handlebar offers upright ergonomics
while the relatively rear set footrests add a sporty touch to the riding
stance.
The cockpit isn’t visible in the photographs, but a
meter can be spotted on the left side of the handlebar, right next to the
rear-view mirror. Tank extensions would add a muscular look to the motorcycle. The tank
would be followed by a single-piece, step-up saddle instead of a split seat
unit. Unlike the previous photographs released by the company, the test mule
revealed a trellis frame that is said to use the battery pack as the stressed
member. The sub-frame, too, is exposed in the latest spy photographs. The
tubular swingarm, meanwhile, is identical to the unit that was seen on the
official photographs of the motorcycle.
The electric motor is placed underneath the rider
seat, right behind the battery pack. Power goes to the rear wheel via a chain
drive, featuring a large sprocket. Hardware specs include conventional
telescopic forks at the front and a monoshock suspension at the rear. Single discs
at both ends perform the anchoring tasks.
Mechanical specifications include a 6kW electric
motor, and thus the production spec model will come with CBS. The new safety
norms mandate electric two-wheelers with up to 11kW of power output to come
with CBS. The motor will deliver a peak torque of 27Nm. While there is no timeline from
the company, the production-spec T6X should arrive by the end of 2019, or at
the 2020 Auto Expo.
