Swedish motorcycle manufacturer Husqvarna has been working on an electric motorcycle for quite some time now. It was just last year when a few details of the electric two-wheeler were revealed via an internal document. Now, the brand has come forward and gave the world a glimpse of how its future electric motorcycles would look like. Presenting the Husqvarna E-Pilen Concept.
We can see in the video and pictures
released by the company that the Husqvarna E-Pilen Concept is inspired by the
pioneering design of the successful Vitpilen and Svartpilen models. There’s a
signature round headlamp, most likely LED, that should have an LED DRL in the
centre. The body panels are very familiar and so is the frame of the
motorcycle. We can also spot USD front forks and a rear monoshock for handling
the suspension tasks. There are disc brakes at both ends for the anchoring
duties.
Husqvarna says that the E-Pilen Concept
has an electric motor that is capable of delivering 8kW or 10.8PS of power. Its
battery pack will provide a maximum range of 100km. The E-Pilen Concept
features a modular and swappable battery system allowing the power pack to be
exchanged, extending the appeal and utility of electric motorcycles to those
considering the switch.
We don’t see an instrument cluster on the
motorcycle, which is understandable since the electric vehicle is only a
concept right now. Several parts and components are expected to be added and
removed before this enters production. Speaking of, based on the previous
reports, the Husqvarna E-Pilen could be manufactured by the Indian two-wheeler
giant Bajaj Auto at its Chakan factory. The electric motorcycle is slated to be
launched in 2022.
We are expecting to learn more about the
Husqvarna E-Pilen Concept soon as the company has confirmed to release more
details in the near future. Apart from that, Husqvarna is also said to be
working on an electric scooter. We wouldn’t be surprised if the brand shares
details regarding this, too.
