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Petrol and smoke-free bike being launched today

Staff Report

KARACHI: A Pakistani firm M/s Energen Energy Generation is launching today for the first time an electricity-run, petrol-free motorcycle. According to the firm, the price of the bike ranges from Rs 25,000 to Rs 35,000.

The motorcycle is smoke-free and noiseless and will come in three models to be initially sold in Karachi only. The motorcycle comprises three basic parts - motor, battery box and controller. The removable battery box consists of four batteries of 12 volts each. After four hours of charging, the motorcycle can run up to 80 kilometres with a maximum speed of 60 kilometres per hour.

With an 800-watt motor, the motorcycle weighs between 35 to 42 kilogrammes and can carry a maximum weight of 150 to 180 kg. The cost to run it comes to 20 paisas per kilometre. The motorcycle is also kick-free and starts with self or ignition. According to the firm assembling it in Pakistan, the motorcycle is not fault-prone and only its controller can develop a fault, which can easily be repaired.

The firm will also provide after sales service.

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