- The tubular bike is available in two forms, with a top speed of 53 mph
- Its frame shelters a removable battery that looks like a giant AA
- Prices start at € 5,999 (around £ 5,200 £ / 7,000 / $ 10,600 in)
The story of Motors soil is a long and slightly turbulent, because the slightly bizarre electric two-wheeler and pocket rocket is teasing for many years but has had trouble reaching the screening.
Now, German innovators are ready to release their urban transport in the form of a hose in the wild, pre -orders being taken now and delivery all over the world generally taking around 6 to 8 weeks from the point of purchase.
Designed to be small, light and practical, the pocket rocket is available in two forms that cover the complete spectrum of license requirements in Germany (these differ from one market to another).
The standard model, for example, has a cutting -edge power of 6.5 kW and is limited to a top speed of 45 km / h (just under 30 MPH), which makes it legal to browse most of the moped or scooter licenses in Europe.
For those who want more punch, there is an S model that develops 8.5 kW of advanced power and can reach 85 km / h (or around 53 MPH), which will generally require an additional license.
The two models weigh only 87 kg and offer an electric beach between 42 and 67 miles, depending on the version.
When the time comes to load, the large tubular battery which is housed in the crossbar of the frame can be removed and loaded in the house, the desk or the apartment, a floor even offering an elegant charging station to carefully hang the battery.
In addition, customers can buy additional battery packs for fast swaps, although it will see the final bill increase, something else of € 1,695 (around £ 1,470 / $ 2,000 / $ 3,000 in).
Similarly, if you are unleashed with the online configurator, which offers a number of framework colors, mudguards and logo, the price is starting to tickle the brand with € 8,000 (around £ 7,000 / $ 9,300 U 14,200 $).
Funky, fun but not for everyone
The emerging EV landscape has encouraged a number of start-ups to produce all kinds of strange and struck designs, but the Pocket soil rocket is up there with some of the strangest.
Why would someone want to ride at the top of a drainage tube is the assumption and ergonomics of anyone, it does not look like an excellent option for particularly large or very short users, because there is not much in terms of adjustment.
But as Infinite Machine, which produces very futuristic electric scooters and PEDELECS, SOL MOTORS offers something a little different for those who want light and easy -to -maintain urban transport that runs the heads.
Will it be the next great thing? Probably not. But will he raise some smiles in the streets? Most certainly.
