Think about it.Alta did not worry too much about the range of their bikes.I feel that this should have been a "big red flag" to the market that would consider buying one of these. It was all about exposure. You watch, Harley will develop some kind of E-Bike, and it will have a striking resemblance to the Alta SMR. It seems to me, that some business models these days plan for the "big names" in the market to buy them out instead of developing a product, backing the product, and to be in it for the long haul, never wanting to, nor planning to, have to compete against the behemoths for market share. A short time ago, Alta Motors partnered with Harley Davidson, whom now has their own EV department. It may just be another time that a "start-up" company does the heavy lifting by designing a product, testing the market, and finally bringing the product to market while all along from "behind the scenes" they're courting very large companies like Harley Davidson who watches closely how the process evolves. I hope they figure it out and find a way to resume operations. Sure did not sound then like the company was on the verge of folding. Here's Marc Fenigstein, co-founder and CEO (former I guess) of Alta Motors, speaking at an industrial design conference a mere three months ago: PS without checking laps times I would bet a paycheck I was faster on the EX than on my YZ125.but the YZ does sound cooler! Like I said I rode the EX model, the MXR model is the ready to race version and was ripping laps that day as well. Now lets just hope some big industrialist buys the company along with all the R&D that's been accomplished-Cmon Stefan Peirer step up!!! My stream on consciousness.also got super good traction under that solid torque and the front was very planted in corners. Tony enjoy it I don't think you will be disappointed at all. Handling is very neutral, brakes are top tier Brembo Italia. Like I said it not a toy its a full on race capable electric dirt bike. The layout, ergo, suspension (WP (Peirer Industries)) mirror any top tier dirt bike. To sit here and explain it is impossible one just needs to ride one. The electronic control system keeps the hair trigger power under control for seamless torque. If it is 100% voltage control on the Alta EXR, how smooth is the throttle? Is it overly sensitive or does it feel intuitive?Īll the info available and yes the thing did compete in the Red Bull Straight Rhythm as well as the Erzberg Enduro. Many folks say they get used to it pretty quick, so I imagine the same would be true for the Alta. That is all I have ever known on a motorcycle. I didn't get to demo it, but not shifting seems like it would be really weird. When the gate drops and you twist the throttle all the way to the stop power will go up as follows:ĭo these have a gearbox, or is it just 100% voltage control? I was checking out a newer Honda Africa(N sic) Twin with the DCT. When the motorcycle is sitting at the starting line ready to conduct a race, the battery voltage might be 250 to 400 V, however the amperage will be zero: Voltage is what is available at the battery. The motorcycle has exactly one gear.Ĭontrol of power is done with amps. There is a gear reduction box, but there’s not a transmission that changes gears. Fast forward a little over a decade, some of the new hybrid hypercars are absolutely gorgeous and phenomenally incredible performance wise. I remember when a 1st generation Tesla beat a Ferrari pretty easily in a drag race. When properly configured, they can do some incredible things. If it is 100% voltage control on the Alta EXR, how smooth is the throttle? Is it overly sensitive or does it feel intuitive?ġ00% power and torque on demand at the speed of light, is one of the biggest advantages of electric motors. Do these have a gearbox, or is it just 100% voltage control? I was checking out a newer Honda African Twin with the DCT.
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