advrider Posted April 12, 2022 Share Posted April 12, 2022 Swedish electric motorcycle maker RGNT, also known as Regent, will import its two all-electric neo-retro motorcycle models to the U.S. market in 2023, according to the company. RGNT formed in 2019 and launched a year later, and offers just the two models, the No. 1 Classic for €12,495/$13,600USD, and No.1 Scrambler for €13,495/$14,675USD. Both bikes share a common platform. The company says each bike is built by hand to order and you can option up colors on the Classic as well as seat material, grips, fender finish and a small luggage rack. Tech-wise, the RGNT bikes come in at more scooter-levels of performance, with an 14.75 horsepower/11,000-Watt (peak) in-hub rear electric motor, 7.7kWh battery, a large 7-inch LCD touchscreen with GPS, LED lighting, wire spoke wheels, and J.Juan disc brakes (no ABS is offered). Top speed is specified as 125km/h, which translates to about 78mph in the flat. Range is a claimed 120km/75 miles. No torque output figure was specified. Of note, all braking is done by hand levers, as on a scooter. The RGNT No. 1 Classic. Image: RGNT And in a world where electric motorcycles seem to be all about “the future,” especially in terms of style, the RGNT machines tack much more towards a classic appearance, and in this author/critic’s estimation, they do a good job it, with a layout and appearance closer to the Royal Enfield INT650 than any modern electric. A small cubby for a phone and gloves hides in the “gas tank” and RGNT says they source almost all the materials and components from Sweden rather than Asia. They also say each bike is built by hand to order, with a 15-20 week wait from time of order. A €150 deposit holds your spot in line. The RGNT No.1 Scrambler. Image: RGNT The Scrambler (above) differentiates from the Classic by way of different suspension, more enduro-style fenders, a different seat, different tires on Excel rims, fork gaiters and a grey/blue paint scheme. Both bikes weight in at about 340 pounds/155kg. Euro riders will need an A1 level licence to legally ride the RGNT machines; U.S. riders will likely need a basic-tier endorsement, depending on which state you’re in. RGNT posted a “we Boomers ruined the Earth so go ride electric motorcycles while you can” bit (below) showing the bikes, it must be a Swedish thing. We’ve added another RGNT video below that focuses more on the bike’s hard parts. With a fairly robust top speed – about equal to a 250cc scooter – and some decent styling, the RGNT could be an interesting choice for a cool city bike that can pop onto the highway for a short bit as long as you don’t involve a lot hills. What’s you take on the RGNT Classic and Scrambler? [embedded content] [embedded content] Vezi sursa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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