Italian EV maker Energica unveiled an electric ADV; aptly called the Experia, it claims a single-charge range of 420km! Traditional adventure tourers are meant to go anywhere and do many things, but e-ADVs like the Experia are looking to make that process more sustainable.

The battery chemistry on the Experia has been revised. Energica is calling it the ‘Green Tourer’ platform. It intends on balancing comfort, power and range while being extra environmentally clean. The new 22.5kWh battery pack, Energica claims is the largest on any e-bike. Set it in city mode to get a claimed 420km range, combined mode offer 256km, WMTC will fetch you 222km and extra urban mode will get you 208km to a single charge. With these range figures the Experia is punching in a weight category of e-SUVs like the Tata Nexon EV Max that boasts 437km (ARAI-claimed range) to the charge. Energica says the 0-80 percent charging time using a level-3 DC fast charger is around 40 minutes. The Experia gets a permanent magnet assisted synchronous reluctance motor, one that makes 60kW of continuous power and 75kW of peak power with a claimed, 115 Nm at the wheel.

Given that the Experia is looking to tread into touring territory, Energica has had to revisit certain mechanical strategies. For starters, it has ditched the steel chassis as seen on its other EVs for a steel tubular trellis frame and aluminum side plates. Even the rear monoshock has been now centrally repositioned. You get fully adjustable suspension at the front and back from ZF Sachs and 17-inch alloy wheels for road touring.

Energica has given the Experia’s electronics package a makeover too. A selection of four riding modes(Eco, Urban, Rain, and Sport) and four regen modes. It gets Bosch’s eABS, cornering ABS, and six-levels of traction control. Also kitted is a new five inch TFT display.

All this green living will come at a cost though. For starters, it weighs a staggering 260kg, which is heavier than most full sized adventure bikes too. So off-road riding is certainly off the cards. Energica has not disclosed the price for the Experia but it can be pre-ordered from June 2022. Deliveries should commence in the second half of this year.

Specifications:

TYPE

• Permanent Magnet Assisted Synchronous Reluctance Motor (PMASynRM)

DC VOLTAGE

• 306V nominal

EFFICIENCY PEAK

• 96%

POWER KW/HP

• Continuous: 60kW/80Hp at 7000 rpm – Peak: 75kW/102Hp at 7500 rpm

TORQUE

• 115 Nm / 85 ft lb. – 900 Nm / 664 ft lb. at wheel

TOP SPEED

• Limited at 180 km/h (112 mph)

ACCELERATION

• 0-100 km/h (0-60 mph): 3.5 sec

RANGE

• City: 420 km (261 miles)
• Combined: 256 km (160 miles)
• Extra-Urban: 208 km (130 miles)
• WMTC: 222 km (138 miles)

DASHBOARD

• 5” IPS 1000 nits bonded 848×480 TFT Color Display

VEHICLE CONTROL UNIT

• Dual Microcontroller ARM Based

TRACTION CONTROL

• Six levels of intervention combined with the existing eABS and the Cornering Bosch 9.3 MP

CRUISE CONTROL

• Cruise control system that uses the electronic brake to maintain speed and increase braking energy

RIDING MODES

• 7 Profiles: Energica 1-4 (factory preset), Custom 1-3 (Customizable)
• 4 Riding Modes: Eco, Urban, Rain, Sport
• 4 Regenerative Modes: High, Medium, Low, Off

PARK ASSISTANT

• Forward and Reverse (Slow speed)
• Battery

CAPACITY

• Max. 22.5 kWh / Nominal 19.6 kWh – lithium polymer

LIFE

• 1200 Cycles @ 80% Capacity (100% DOD)

RECHARGE

• Fast Charge DCFC Level 3 Mode 4: 400 km/h o 6,7 km/min (248 miles/h o 4 miles/min)
• Slow Charge Level 2 Mode 2 or 3: 63,5 km/h (39,5 miles/h)

BATTERY CHARGER

• Onboard, 3kW 90-264Vac 50/60Hz [1kW 90-177Vac range]. Conforms to Standards SAE J1772 and IEC 62196-2 with pilot signal for charging station interface

LPR FUNCTION

• Long Period Rest: allows the maintenance and automatic balancing of the batteries during long period of non-use

CHARGE INTERRUPTION

• AC and DC up to requested State Of Charge, AC and DC CCS charge completion with balancing, CHAdeMO 95% (depending on environmental conditions).

FRONT & REAR WHEEL

• Cast Aluminum: front 3.5” x 17” / rear 5.5” x 17”

TYRE

• Pirelli Scorpion Trail II (120/70-17 Ant/ 180/55-17 Post)

FRAME

• Front Steel Tubular Trellis / Aluminum side plates

SWINGARM

• Cast Aluminum

FRONT SUSPENSION

• ZF Sachs – Ø43 mm, 150mm travel, adjustable preload, extension and compression

REAR MONO

• ZF Sachs – 55mm travel, 150mm wheel travel, adjustable extension and preload

CHAIN

• Regina, (16/52) 520 O-Ring Chain

FRONT BRAKE

• Brembo, Double Floating Discs, Ø330 mm, 4 Pistons Radial Caliper

REAR BRAKE

• Brembo, Single Disc, Ø240 mm, 2 Pistons Caliper

ABS

• Cornering Bosch 9.3 MP
• Dimensions

HEIGHT

• 1461mm / 57,5”

SEAT HEIGHT

• 847mm / 33,3”

WIDTH

• 867mm / 34,1” (mirrors not included)

LENGTH

• 2132mm / 83,9”

WHEELBASE

• 1513mm / 59,5”

WEIGHT

• 260 kg

Warranty

• 2 years on vehicle – 3 years / 50.000 km (31.000 miles) on battery (Starting from the date of the motorcycle’s first registration)

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