Chinese Electric Motorcycles In Australia | AEMC

Chinese Electric Motorcycles In Australia | AEMC

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Exploring Chinese Electric Motorcycles in Australia

The rise of Chinese electric motorcycles in Australia has been staggering. Popular brands such as Evoke, Sur-Ron, and Vmoto offer intriguing alternatives in the electric vehicle market. With advanced technology and competitive pricing, Chinese manufacturers have gained a significant foothold in Australia.

At AEMC, we’re passionate about premium electric motorcycles—riding them, servicing them, and outperforming petrol bikes. While we focus on high-end models to mitigate reliability issues common with cheaper alternatives, we recognize the appeal of cost-effective options from China.

Since the early 2000s, China has been at the forefront of electric vehicle development and adoption. Electric motorcycle sales surged from 40,000 in 1999 to 10 million by 2005, a figure that continues to climb. Here's an overview of some impressive Chinese electric motorcycle brands gaining traction in Australia.

Sur Ron/Talaria

Founded in 2014, Sur Ron is notable for converting mountain bike enthusiasts to electric motorcycles. Their initial release, the Light Bee electric dirt bike, boasted a hybrid full suspension and a powerful mid-drive motor, setting a benchmark in build quality. Sur Ron's bikes, popular in the USA and UK, demonstrate robust construction at a reasonable price point. Talaria, a spinoff from Sur Ron’s top engineers, offers bikes with slight component variations, potentially enhancing performance and reliability. However, owners should be cautious about pushing these bikes too hard, as longevity can be an issue.

Talaria Sting

Evoke Motorcycles

Our Burleigh Heads dealership had the pleasure of featuring an Evoke Urban S, a fun, accessible ride ideal for new motorcyclists. With a sporty design, Italian influences, and robust safety features, the Urban S offers 114Nm of torque, a top speed of 140+ km/h, and a range of 175-250km. Charging time is about 3 hours. The 2022 Urban Classic boasts faster charging and a 250km range, complemented by a 116Nm power output and a top speed of 140 km/h.

Evoke's 6061 series cruiser meets the needs of long-distance riders with an impressive 660km range, 230 km/h top speed, and a rapid charge time of just 30 minutes to 80%. This series includes three models—GT, XR, and CT—all of which offer varying stats on range, speed, size, and design.

Caofen F80

The futuristic Caofen F80, made from aviation materials, stands out with its rugged, compact design. This all-terrain electric motorcycle, featuring an 80-150km range, dual-sport tires, a top speed of 45 km/h, and a 2-hour charge time, is perfect for Australian trails.

Horwin CR6 + CR6 Pro

Known initially for electric scooters, Horwin has made a mark with the CR6 Pro. It's unique with a 5-speed manual transmission, combining electric power with traditional motorbike mechanics. The CR6 Pro reaches speeds between 95-110 km/h and offers a range of 120-142 km with a 3-hour charge time from 0 to 80%.

VMoto

VMoto has captured attention in Australia with its TC and TC Max models. These stylish bikes draw inspiration from classic Café Racers and integrate modern electric technology. LAMS approved and priced between $4,990 and $8,290, VMoto bikes are ideal for learners. Depending on the model, they offer a range of 75-110km, a top speed of 50-100 km/h, and a charge time of 6.5-9 hours.

The rapid evolution of Chinese electric motorcycles promises continuous innovation and technology improvements. This overview highlights key brands AEMC is monitoring. As electric vehicle adoption grows in Australia, we anticipate increased imports of these innovative bikes.

What international electric motorbike brands are you excited about? Share your thoughts in the comments, or contact us with any questions!

Hi Everyone,
I've had some time to reflect since my post and thought I would share what I've done since that post. In Jan 2020 I picked up a Kent 700c step thru at Walmart. Once I received the bike, my OCD kicked in and went to work going through the bike. Adjusting brakes, derailleur, tightened and torques all nuts, screws bolts even using thread lock. Tightens and adjusted all spokes and trued the wheels. Took apart the front forks, headset, bearings in pedals, front wheel hub bearings to check for grease all had plenty but I cleaned and replaced with my own grease. The forks are cheap made by Mode with only a single coil spring with a damping adjustment.

Added a different seat, rear rack, lights and added a Ranico pc commuter to help with distance and miles. Its cheap but does pretty well in distance and total miles. Compared distance and miles against it with my car on the same route and also use a cycling app in addition. I ride approximately 10 to 20 miles a day weather permitting. There have been a few occasions where I ride what we have here in Houston greenway paths along the Bayous. This bike has done 27 miles which that path ended and with 2 bars left in Mode 1. When I go to mode 2 or 3 the battery won't last as long, I'm also on and off this bike a lot during my rides along the bayous to do a little fishing. So stopping and going I believe has an impact on the battery life. As of writing this the bike approximately has over 1100 trouble free miles. Not a single flat, no chain falling off, no electrical issues. I did contact Kent for replacement brake pads and was told that the pads can't be removed. So for $20 that includes shipping I received front and back calipers with pads.

As far as I can tell, the bike frame looks very similar to a Espin Flow ebike. I keep up with regular maintenance and it has been rock solid for me. Its comfortable, super quiet and zippy. A noisy bike doesn't work well with me hence my OCD. I have been chasing down a rattle for some time that seemed to be coming somewhere around the front. I did everything I could to find the culprit but no luck. But then one day as I took the battery out of the bike after my ride I felt a light knock. Sure enough it had been my battery moving around against the enclosure. I opened up the battery and installed plastic straws at certain points of the battery frame to dampen the battery knocking on the inside case which is a reention case (see pic). And yes that fixed the knocking issue. I know that once I opened the battery the warranty has been voided. But I needed to know the inside of this battery, what's inside and how well it's put together. Kent states Samsung batteries and I cannot say for sure they are since I did not remove the battery from its case. But the color of the battery might be right.

When I called Kent to inquire about a second battery, they stated $325.00 that included shipping. In February 2020, the bike went on sale for a short period for $598.00. I pulled the trigger and now have a second bike in the attic for spare parts and got an extra battery. Recently when charging my battery I was getting a green/red light blinking on the charger. I thought it might be the battery going bad. So I took my second charger and all was fine. Looks like if the charger flashes red and green on the charger it's either the coil is shorted or the rectifier tube is broken according to the manual. Will be calling Kent to see about a replacement. In the pics you will see a 2in velcro strap around the battery. This is for my peace of mind only when riding as an extra secure measure for me. How much longer will the bike last I am not sure but will update of any new developments.

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