Segway-Ninebot is likely one of the main gamers within the e-mobility house, and demonstrates dominance because of its broad collection of merchandise in its lineup. In the entry-level facet of the story, Segway-Ninebot has a bunch of reasonably priced electrical scooters beneath quite a lot of model names, Xiaomi included. Meanwhile, the model additionally has a bunch of different electrical stuff comparable to greater and sooner scooters, e-bikes, and even an electrical go kart.
At the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) numerous electrical mobility gamers showcased their newest improvements for the world to see. Segway-Ninebot was no completely different. One of its new merchandise referred to as the Xyber attracted numerous consideration, particularly due to its motorcycle-inspired styling and highly effective electrical motor. Indeed, moto-style e-bikes are nothing new, as we’ve seen fairly a bunch of them from different producers like Niu and Super73.
Segway-Ninebot, nevertheless, ascertains that the Xyber is completely different from all different e-bikes on the market. For starters, it claims an insane quantity of torque, with 175 Nm (130 pound-feet) of torque on faucet. This gives an exhilarating zero to 20-mile-per-hour acceleration time of simply 2.5 seconds, which is not at all fast for a motorcycle, however fairly darn quick for an e-bike. As for the battery, it will get two 1,440-watt-hour packs, providing as much as 95 miles of vary on a single cost. The bike additionally will get a beefy entrance suspension fork with 120 millimeters of journey for further consolation and improved off-road efficiency.
With all these specs on the desk, it’s apparent that this factor is an electric motorcycle, proper? However, Segway-Ninebot determined to slap on a set of ordinary bike pedals and a sequence. That means you might trip this two-wheeler such as you would every other bicycle. Judging from the photographs, it even seems to be prefer it’s outfitted with a typical bicycle drivetrain, derailleur gears and all. Nevertheless, it will get a twist-throttle for a simulated bike expertise with out the necessity so that you can pedal alongside.
As of this writing, Segway-Ninebot has but to announce pricing and availability of its new Xyber e-bike. Other specs comparable to prime pace and non-obligatory extras have additionally but to be revealed. What we do know is that the bike will function an entire suite of techie options comparable to a digital dashboard, Bluetooth connectivity, and even a flowery Active Scene Perception function that tailors lighting and energy supply based mostly on the terrain. The massive digital show is mounted atop the handlebars, like that of a motorbike, and retains the rider knowledgeable of pertinent trip knowledge always.
