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Title: Electric motion Etrek
Post by: odedmaz on July 26, 2017, 03:38:12 AM

The French company Electric Motion offers a line of electric off road motorcycles, mostly for Trial use.
For 2017 they came out with few new models including a Dual sport model called "Etrek". These motorcycles have a US distributer by the way.

Wondering how is the Etrek compares to the Zero Fx, especially for dirt oriented use. Any input?

http://www.electric-motion.fr/en/bikes/etrek/

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Title: Re: Electric motion Etrek
Post by: Keith on July 26, 2017, 05:11:13 PM

Most specs resemble the 3.3FX except 30 pounds lighter, that's impressive. Not quite as fast and no details on the suspension but less travel, important for off road. Slightly smaller frame, lower height, comes with chain drive. Interesting but not very impressive overall for US off road use.

I do think electric will be vastly superior to ICE for trials, but it will have to overcome rules inertia and gain rider familiarity first, that takes time.

Title: Re: Electric motion Etrek
Post by: odedmaz on July 26, 2017, 08:57:32 PM

I agree, the Etrek is their mellow version, and is more intended for light off road use.

I think the Escape will be more suitable for our type of riding. it is their trial-duro hybrid -
http://www.electric-motion.fr/en/bikes/escape/ (http://www.electric-motion.fr/en/bikes/escape/) 
better off road components, but less battery capacity. however, it is a light motorcycle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w-VzkZM93s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0w-VzkZM93s)