Switch eScrambler: retro-futuristic electric motorcycle
The Switch eScrambler, which offers real autonomy of up to 150 kilometers and a top speed of 150 km / h, is due to hit the market in 2022.
If Switch Motorcycles is a relatively young brand in the world of electric two-wheelers, then its founder Matthew Waddick is not the original creator. In 2018, this China-based New Zealander, along with Shanghai Customs, another of his companies, was already launching the marketing of electrification kits for the Honda Cub, a very popular model on the Asian continent.
Determined to continue the adventure, this time starting to develop a "complete" electric motorcycle, the entrepreneur founded Switch Motorcycles and has just unveiled an electric motorcycle with a pretty impressive look.
The neo-retro Switch e-Scrambler was designed by former Yamaha designer Michel Rees. Its characteristics: to design an original car with the preservation of the perspective of launching it into production.
150 km of real autonomy
Powered by a 50 kW (67 hp) electric motor, the Switch electric motorcycle accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3,2 seconds and has a top speed of 150 km / h. energy and adopts Panasonic elements. The manufacturer claims a real autonomy of 13 km. In terms of recharging, the manufacturer's teams are currently working on the implementation of a direct current (DC) system.
As for the bike, there are 18-inch wheels and suspensions from KTM, ABS from Bosch and brakes from J. Juan, the same supplier as Zero Motorcycles. The Switch eScrambler, with three driving modes, can be configured using a small TFT screen located in the center of the steering wheel. It also includes a GPS chip and a Wi-Fi connection designed to facilitate feedback and information updates.
Marketing in 2022
If the visuals presented suggest a fairly successful car, there is still a lot of work to be done before the model is industrialized.
According to the manufacturer, marketing should begin no earlier than 2022. Prices are not announced yet.
