How about this? The ultimate retro motorcycle meets the age of electric vehicles. Still a prototype at this point, but more horsepower and a higher top speed than a gasoline Ural.
https://www.imz-ural.com/electric
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How about this? The ultimate retro motorcycle meets the age of electric vehicles. Still a prototype at this point, but more horsepower and a higher top speed than a gasoline Ural.
https://www.imz-ural.com/electric |
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I think they got it just right except for the look of the battery pack/motor(?).
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The overhead shot appears to show a driveshaft for two wheel drive. Neat, but it would use a bit more energy. It might not sell, but I like it.
Cheers, Bob |
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Anyone have any knowledge regarding Russian battery technology? Or might they be outsourcing batteries?
For some reason I just can't picture a quality Russian-made electric vehicle. |
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Bob Cowley wrote: The overhead shot appears to show a driveshaft for two wheel drive. Neat, but it would use a bit more energy. It might not sell, but I like it. Cheers, Bob |
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Bob Cowley wrote: The overhead shot appears to show a driveshaft for two wheel drive. Neat, but it would use a bit more energy. It might not sell, but I like it. Cheers, Bob It's unfortunate that many westerners tend to underestimate Russian technology. Just remember Sputnik and the present day space station. Ural has quite the history. |
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I don't think it's a bad-looking bike, but I find the cap on top of the "tank" simply hilarious.
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Jet Peddler wrote: Anyone have any knowledge regarding Russian battery technology? Or might they be outsourcing batteries? For some reason I just can't picture a quality Russian-made electric vehicle. |
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Jet Peddler wrote: Anyone have any knowledge regarding Russian battery technology? Or might they be outsourcing batteries? For some reason I just can't picture a quality Russian-made electric vehicle. BTW, I think the front fender is too large and too high off the front wheel giving it a really bulbous nose. And maybe the gas cap is where the power entry is Best Miguel |
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You could really extend the range if you put a battery in the luggage box of the side car. Or you could put a small generator in the luggage box and make it a hybrid.
-Craig |
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Miguel wrote: That's an interesting point. I don't think I have, or have ever had, any Russia-made items whatsoever. Not opposed to it but just don't recall ever having any. As monogodo pointed out, IMZ outsourced the electrical components for the EV prototype from Zero Motorcycles. You couldn't do much better than that. |
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I think it's awesome and having the sidecar for battery storage makes perfect sense.
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