The X-OTO 3-wheeled leaning electric motorbike has been unveiled in the US market. The new electric motorcycle comes with three wheels and can also lean, with availability tied to the US. The bike uses a patented tilting system that can tilt the bike up to 45 degrees. This offers both stability and versatility in operation. It allows the bike to lean while navigating bends.
The self-stabilizing mechanism of the X-OTO is well-suited for new riders to easily operate the bike. The bike also does not require a motorcycle license in California because of its three wheels. There could be specific regulations in other states in the US that may require that users obtain a license for the three-wheeled e-scooter.
Safety is at the heart of the X-OTO leaning mechanism. The mechanism gives stability in a turn even at a lower speed, meaning that you can lean at the full range – beginner or not. Riding the bike is claimed to be safer than a two-wheeler, as well as easier. It is also easier to carry passengers or cargo with the X-OTO than a two-wheeled e-bike.
The X-OTO is equipped with a 4,000W front hub motor which was probably due to the three-wheel design of the bike. It has a top speed of 72km/h which makes it to be well-suited for urban commutes. The X-OTO has a pair of removable batteries that deliver a total of 4.3kWh of power. This translates to a range of about 145km at normal speed. The batteries can be removed for charging or charged directly on the bike.
The X-OTO three-wheeled e-scooter is being offered as a Founder’s Edition model with a $7,499 price tag. This is a bit higher than most of the models that the X-OTO will compete with in terms of performance specs. However, the innovative leaning functionality of the motorcycle could engender its demand. The earliest deliveries are expected later this summer and it will be exciting to see the leaning bike in action.
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