Pune, October 19, 2023: TORK Motors, India’s first electric motorcycle manufacturer, continues to push boundaries in the segment by introducing an all-new ECO+ ride mode on its KRATOS R flagship. This new ride mode extends the bike’s range, allowing riders to easily extract 150+ km from a single charge in urban riding conditions. 

This new ride mode furthers the KRATOS R’s real-world range closer to its IDC figure of 180km/charge.  The ECO+ mode adds to the versatility that the KRATOS R already offered with its three riding modes; ECO, CITY & SPORT. Riders can now better explore the complete spectrum of performance as well as efficiency from the KRATOS R. 

ECO+, with its limited top speed of 35km/h is perfectly suited for riders riding primarily in the city where the need for efficiency trumps performance, which is also limited by factors like congestion and heavy traffic.

Highlighting the new feature, Kapil Shelke, Founder & CEO, TORK Motors said, “The addition of ECO+ mode comes as a result of ask from our customers. People riding in city demanded more range in certain riding conditions while having the option to quickly switch to higher performance when needed. We added the ECO+ mode to offer them flexibility and enhance the versatility of the package that the KRATOS R already provided. Depending on their mood, riders can extract the maximum range with this mode or unleash the full potential of the motorcycle in SPORT mode at the flick of a switch. And then, we also have an ECO and CITY mode for riders wanting to find middle grounds.”  

Every new KRATOS R will come equipped with these four dynamic riding modes, along with an additional reverse mode designed to add to the convenience, especially during parking. The ECO+ mode will also be made available to existing KRATOS R owners.

At the heart of the KRATOS R lies the patented 9kW ‘Axial Flux’ motor, boasting a peak torque of 38 Nm and an extraordinary 96% efficiency rating. Paired with an IP67 rated 4.0 kWh Li-ion battery pack, this powertrain combination is the secret behind the impressive IDC range of 180km.

Renowned for its trendsetting design and robust powertrain, the KRATOS R continues to stand tall as the premium urban motorcycle that excels in both performance, efficiency and handling. TORK Motors continues to push the boundaries of electric motorcycle innovation, making the KRATOS R the ultimate choice for riders seeking not only eco-consciousness but also a thrilling and stylish riding experience.

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One of the perks of being an automotive journalist is access to manufacturing plants, where the machines we love are assembled bit by bit. From all the components and spare parts emerges a fully functional vehicle, ready to take you wherever you may want to go. Recently, Tork Motors invited us for a backstage view of its manufacturing facility, where we got to see how the Kratos R electric motorcycle is assembled.

The factory covers an area of 60,000 square feet (a little more than 5500 square metres) and has an installed capacity of 60,000 units per annum. Each motorcycle takes around 25 minutes to complete and can be brought down to four minutes if required. Production capacity can be increased to 1,00,000 annually when demands increase.

As Tork builds its own batteries and motors, it has sub-assembly areas for these components inside the factory. Once the motors and the batteries are assembled and checked for quality, those are then shipped to the main assembly line where the motorcycles themselves are built.

One of the highlights of the battery is that it is cooled by a phase-changing material, which is warmed up to liquid form to be poured inside the battery case, which then solidifies at room temperature. The motor is quite impressive as well, as it is the only axial-flux motor installed in a production electric motorcycle in India. This motor achieves an incredible 96 percent efficiency, which was one of the most important goals during its development.

Tork utilises both an overhanging conveyor and a more conventional belt conveyor for the assembly procedure. The entire length of the assembly line is pretty long, but it has been cleverly packaged into a much smaller area – the same way airlines manage a long queue at their check-in counters.

Once the motorcycle is assembled, it is then hot-tested on the dyno, where all the aspects of the motorcycle are checked, such as brake, motor, battery, lighting and a few more. Only when the completed motorcycle passes these checks, it is then parked, awaiting dispatch.

The Tork Kratos is a streetfighter-style motorcycle and is powered by a 9kW (12.2PS) motor, which pumps out 38Nm and draws power from a 4kWh battery pack. We learned that Tork designed the battery first, and then built the chassis around it. It has three power modes – Eco, City and Sports, as well as a reverse mode. The claimed top speed is 105kmph, and the claimed range is 180km (IDC). It can charge from 20 to 80 percent in just four hours at the home charger. The price of the Kratos R is Rs 1.67 lakh, ex-showroom.

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