Axiis Liion Electric Supermoto Bike Unveiled

2022-07-23 07:33:38 By : Ms. vivian Lu

Portuguese firm Axiis Engineering, which specializes in aftermarket CNC parts for ICE off-road motorcycles, has gone the EV route and has unveiled its first electric motorcycle, called the Liion.

This is a prototype, though, and is currently still in the latter stages of testing. Nevertheless, judging from what’s claimed, this is possibly the most bonkers electric motorcycle you’ve come across. Why you may ask? Well, that’s exactly what I’m going to touch upon.

Supermotard bikes are very to-the-point machines and barely feature any bodywork. And, the Axiis Liion is no different.

But, whatever bodywork (the front mudguard, the body, and the tail section) there is, it’s all made of…you guessed it, carbon fiber. And, since this is a prototype, there are no graphics or even manufacturer stickers. We aren’t complaining though, as bare carbon fiber is in itself a thing of beauty.

Complementing the stealthy bodywork are milled CNC parts all around. Everything – the aluminium chassis, the single-sided swingarm, and the closed battery pack – is built by a CNC machine and carefully placed to create this thing of beauty. Considering the company’s history in CNC machining, this was probably a piece of cake for them.

And, as a result of all these lightweight parts, the Axiis Liion weighs JUST 133kg, which, coupled to its power output, is nothing short of manic.

Speaking of power output, the Axiis Liion uses a 12kWh battery pack which helps the motor produce a massive 134HP and 720Nm (at the wheel), the latter being over six times more than the Ducati Panigale V4R. Let that sink in!

How this corresponds in the real world, though, remains to be seen as Axiis hasn’t shed a light on either the acceleration numbers or the range of the bike. The claimed top speed, however, is said to be 200kmph.

Like the other aspects of the bike, the underpinnings are quite impressive and upmarket too.

The bike uses a chunky WP USD fork at the front (with 209mm travel) and a top-notch Ohlins TTX mono-shock at the rear (with 190mm travel).

Meanwhile, the braking setup is equally premium, with a petal disc up front, clamped by a Brembo caliper. Besides, the bike also gets toothed footpegs to offer maximum grip while you go gaga on the track.

As mentioned above, this is a prototype motorcycle, meaning it isn’t on sale at the moment. However, you can visit the company’s website and hit them up for a product timeline.

Or, if you’re just interested in the product and want to see how it pans out, you can also invest in the project and lend a helping hand to the company.

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