Kawasaki e-1

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Kawasaki e-1
Manufacturer Kawasaki motorcycles
Parent company Kawasaki
Production2023 (to commence)
Class Electric motorcycle
Power 9 kW (12 hp)
Transmission 1-speed, chain drive
Tires F: 100/80R-17
R: 130/70R-17
Wheelbase 53.9 in (1,370 mm)
DimensionsW: 690–730 mm (27–29 in)
Weight298–308 lb (135–140 kg) (dry)

The Kawasaki e-1 is an electric motorcycle produced by Kawasaki, which markets it in two variants: a naked Z e-1 and a Ninja e-1 sport bike with fairing.

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History

Kawasaki debuted its "Endeavor" prototype electric motorcycle at EICMA 2019. The prototype, shown at EICMA as the "EV Project", had a claimed peak and continuous output of 20 and 10 kW (27 and 13 hp), with an estimated range of 100 km (62 mi); it is approximately the same size and weight as the Ninja 650, respectively, with a curb weight of 220 kg (485 lb). The prototype also was equipped with a four-speed gearbox, chain drive, and regenerative braking. [1] [2] [3] Patent filings indicate the prototype had been under development since 2010. [4]

The two e-1 bikes are the first production electric motorcycles from the company. Kawasaki demonstrated prototype e-1 bikes in August 2022 at the Suzuka 8 Hours race; [5] the official announcement was made at EICMA that November. The two e-1 bikes share a common chassis and traction motor. Styling is identical to the gasoline-engined bikes, the Z400 and Ninja 400. [6] Brakes and wheels are borrowed from the earlier Z300 and Ninja 300. [7]

Design

Powertrain and battery

Because the e-1 uses a single-speed reduction gear and the traction motor occupies the same space as the transmission, there is no clutch and gear lever; however, the rear brake is operated by a foot lever, rather than a left-hand lever as typical for scooters. [6] Rated output is 9 kW (12 hp), [8] [9] designed to conform with the requirements of the Class A1 driving licence in European markets. [6]

There are two slots for removable batteries, each with a capacity of 1.5 kW-hr. [6] Each lithium-ion battery weighs approximately 26.5 lb (12.0 kg). [8] Kawasaki is a member of the Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles, established with Honda, Suzuki, and Yamaha in April 2019 to standardize battery size and format and facilitate battery swapping. [10] The Consortium established Gachaco, Inc. with ENEOS in April 2022, [11] which launched a battery sharing/swapping service in Japan that fall using the Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPP). [12] MPP was introduced in 2017 for the Honda PCX Electric. [13]

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