Motorcycle brand Eric Buell was created by Eric Buell, who has merged with Harley Davidson. With Fuell, Buell has thrown its weight behind the electric future.
Erik Buell's electric urban motorcycle, which was first prototyped in 2019, returns with another model, the Flow, a modern "e-commuter" with a 10 Kwh battery, 47 hp wheel motor and 240 km of autonomy and charging time in just 30 minutes. A total of 21 utility and design patents have been filed by Buell for this model.
It has a transversely mounted motor on the rear axle, a structurally integrated battery pack (MonoStruct©), and regenerative braking.
Blind spot detection and collision warning are optional safety features on Flow's dashboard.
As technology evolves, Flow's modular design allows for upgrades. The whole thing reminds me of a computer, so it may take some getting used to. Batteries, rear wheel motors, and fast charging sockets can be upgraded. Along the way, the owner can upgrade from the 15hp Flow-1 to the full 47hp Flow-1S.
There is 750 Nm of torque in the Flow and it weighs under 180 kg. Traction control and launch control help riders maintain control of their wheels. It takes just 3.5 seconds to cover the first 100 kilometers from a standstill. Its maximum speed is 140km/h, and its urban range is 240km.
A 300mm two-piston disc brake and ABS are used to brake the front wheel. In the photos, the rear wheel does not appear to have a braking system, but the manufacturer says that the rear wheel brakes are automatically activated by the braking system while at the same time recuperating energy.
There's a 40mm telescopic fork at the front and a single shock absorber at the back.
Since many of the Flow's parts are magnesium, it's light and structurally stable. A team of US technicians assembled Flow, which was designed by Erik Buell and the FUELL team. We've designed and operated flexible assembly lines that deliver up to 15,000 units a year.
In comparison to a similar heat engine, the Flow has 60% fewer parts and can be assembled 40% faster, accelerating production and saving you money.
There's a 50-liter storage space because there's no thermal engine with its accessories. The bike hasn't gone into production yet, and the company Fuell will do the crowdfunding. 3,000 units is the critical pre-order volume. As soon as the target is met, production will start and deliveries will start in early 2024. It's almost $12,000 on the company's site.
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