Kawasaki Could Release E12 and E12-R Electric Bikes in November: Here's What We Know So Far

The electric bikes will most likely fall into the 125cc motorcycle category.

Kawasaki Could Release E12 and E12-R Electric Bikes in November: Here's What We Know So Far

After electric scooters and cars, electric motorcycles are the next big thing. Kawasaki appears to be the most recent major motorcycle manufacturer to join the transition. According to reports, the company is working on two new electric bikes for this purpose and based on what we know so far, these bikes may debut under the Ninja line of motorcycles.

According to a new report, Kawasaki has been working on two electric motorcycles that will be released later this year. The bikes, known as the Ninja E2 and Ninja E2-R, will have the performance of a 125cc petrol motorcycle. According to the British Motorcyclists Federation (BMF), reports Kawasaki has already trademarked the names, implying a launch.

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As previously stated, the Ninja E2 and Ninja E2-R will be powered by a 125cc IC engine. The motorcycles will be legally classified as A1, which means they will be lightweight. According to UK regulations, the electric Kawasakis will have a top speed of around 90 mph and an engine power of no more than 11kW. A1 licenses can be obtained in the UK by people aged 17 and up, so the Ninja E2 and Ninja E2-R are likely to be aimed at such customers.

Both bikes will have one distinguishing feature in terms of design: while the E2 will be a street-naked machine, the E2-R will most likely be a faired version for a sportier feel. We know the Ninja E2 from its appearance at the recent Suzuka race to be an agile electric bike with a simple and compact form factor and an upright stance for the rider.

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The E2-R is said to be a faired version of the same electric bike. If BMF's reports are correct, we could see Kawasaki's first-ever electric bikes on the market by November of this year. It is unclear whether the bikes will be introduced in India right away, but if the company does, it will have an advantage in the country's still-developing electric motorcycle industry. With a major brand like Kawasaki leading the way in the EV transition, other well-known electric motorcycle manufacturers may follow suit and launch their own EVs in the category.

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