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Test review TS Bravo from Alrendo Motorcycles
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Test review TS Bravo from Alrendo Motorcycles
BMS E-Motorrijder | Alrendo Motorcycles is a new Chinese startup based in Wuxi and, as they mentioned themselves, they want to convince the world that electric two-wheelers are even more fun than the fossil motorcycles of their ancestors. The company was founded in 2019 and Alrendo aims to be the first motorcycle brand to offer electric commuter motorcycles and soon also superbikes for a lower price than fossil motorcycles. The TS Bravo is a light motorcycle, which falls under the 11kW class in Europe. In The Netherlands, anyone with a A1 driving license can ride this motorcycle. This is especially interesting for residents of countries such as Belgium, Spain and Greece. Here you can drive on these motorcycles with a B driving license according to the ‘European Third Driving License Directive’.Get more news about motorbike testing equipment,you can vist our website!
The TS Bravo is equipped with a liquid-cooled brushless electric motor, mounted in front of the swingarm pivot point. This motor has a peak power of 20 kW and a nominal power of 11 kW. This power is delivered directly to the rear wheel via a 2 5mm “Gates” 88T belt without the need for a gearbox. Special and unprecedented for an A1 motorcycle is the torque of no less than 117 Nm. The controller is integrated in the liquid cooling system, which improves the durability of this element. This demo model still contains a 16.7 kWh battery (check the update below this article !), but all subsequent series have a 17.4 kWh battery equipped with efficient Farasis cells. The specified range is:Charging is possible via a 230 V socket, which takes about 6 hours and is mainly intended for nightly charging. You can also charge the TS Bravo at a multi-phase charging station with 3.8 kW, which shortens the charging time to 3.7 hours.
The Alrendo TS Bravo has a weight of 245 kg, a tubular frame ensures the stability and rigidity of the motorcycle. The front fork is a 41 mm UPSD model with adjustable suspension. At the rear you will find a simple and adjustable monoshock. With the latter, only the spring preload is adjustable. The 17-inch wheels feature a 120mm front tire and a wide 180mm rear tire. You brake with two brake levers on the handlebars. Twin 300mm discs with two radially mounted 4-piston calipers in-house in the front wheel and a single 240mm disc at the rear bring the TS Bravo to a halt. Of course, these brakes are equipped with ABS. Furthermore, the Alrendo is equipped with LED lighting and LED flashing lights. The user interface is visible on a 7-inch TFT screen with which you can read all the necessary information at a glance. A speedometer, odometer, battery charge, regeneration, flashing indicator and a USB port. The Alrendo TS Bravo has 3 driving modes, ECO, City and Sport. To park the motorcycle, there is also a reverse and walking pace forward mode on board. We drove 750 km in a week with the Alrendo TS Bravo.
At first sight, you didn’t expect to be dealing with an 11 kW /A1 motorcycle. The engine has the dimensions of a 750 cc cruiser. The motorcycle is constructed as conventionally as possible, complete with tank and fuel cap. The charging plug is located under this fuel cap. The Alrendo is clearly made for a wide audience and commuters. The modern, beautifully shaped LED headlight in combination with the flared tank and the cruiser steering wheel gives the bike a muscular look. The finish of the motorcycle is neat except for a brake cable that just touches the front fender and the ground spoiler that has not been colour sprayed on the inside.The driving position on the motorcycle is upright, which is mainly due to the high handlebars. The footrests are fairly forward, which results in a “cruiser seat position”. The saddle is quite thin but has a pleasant, not too hard seat. You switch the engine to “contact” via a conventional ignition lock. The necessary information appears on the screen.
You activate the engine via a start button as we know on the left handlebar. There are 3 driving modes that you can set via a slider on the right handlebar. Do not expect a speed monster with the 11 kW (15 hp) on board. The Eco mode is intended for city use, the top speed is a maximum of 60 km/h. The Alrendo also comes off very quietly. Enough power to ride in the city with a lot of traffic. Contrary to what the name suggests, the City stand is intended for secondary roads. The top speed is then a maximum of 105 km/h. In sport mode, you have full power at your disposal and you can reach 135 km/h. More than adequate in current traffic.
The advantage of the electric drive is that you can ride easily at top power without the feeling of overloading the engine. The torque of 117 Nm ensures that you can drive surprisingly smoothly and overtake at the applicable speed standards. The view in the high-positioned mirrors is good and of course vibration-free. The simple but good quality buttons on the steering wheel are logical to operate. The display of the direction indicator may be clearer in daylight. In the evening the light beam of the LED headlight is moderate.