There is a new entrant in the electric two-wheeler segment in India, and no, it is not another electric scooter. It’s a high-performance electric motorcycle known as the Kabira KM4000. It comes from a Goa-based startup called Kabira Mobility.
The new Kabira KM4000 electric bike is a
naked streetfighter. It reminds us of the old Yamaha FZ-S from the front
whereas the side profile, especially the shape of the fuel tank, and the tail
lamp are quite identical to those of the Kawasaki Z1000. Interestingly, Kabira
Mobility has also launched another electric motorcycle called Kabira KM3000
which is a fully-faired machine reminiscent of the Kawasaki Ninja 300.
The KM4000 electric motorcycle has a
Li-ion battery pack which has a usable capacity of 4.4kWh. In a single charge,
it can provide a max range of 90 km, 110 km, and 150 km when being ridden in the
Sports, City, and Eco mode respectively. To charge the battery pack, there are
two modes - Eco Charge and Boost Charge. The former takes 6 hrs 30 mins to
fully charge the battery pack whereas the latter can do it in just 2 hrs.
Kabira Mobility has fitted a 5000W motor
in the KM4000. It can generate a peak power of 8000W. It is capable of taking
the electric motorcycle from 0-40 km/h in just 3.1 seconds. The top speed is
120 km/h. The new Kabira KM4000 electric motorcycle has been priced at INR
1,36,990 (ex-showroom, Goa). Bookings will be open from 20 Feb 2021 and the
deliveries will start in May. Initially, the KM4000 will be available in 9
cities – Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa,
and Dharwad.
