Kuberg announces scooter-inspired dirt bike
Dirt bike or scooter? We’re not sure either…A new electric dirt bike inspired by kick scooters is the subject of a crowdfunding campaign by Czech manufacturer, Kuberg Motorcycles. Yes, that’s right – your old Razor scooter is now a dirt bike.
The Kuberg Ranger features a unique pneumatic seat that allows the rider to choose their desired seat height. The seat can also be fully reclined, resulting in a scooter-like standing position. The result is a low centre of gravity, more stability and control, and more freedom of movement.
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Powering the Kuberg Ranger is a 14000W motor that will nudge 80km/h and a battery that will keep you moving for up to 100km or 75 minutes of full-throttle riding. There is also an option to upgrade to a dual-battery pack, which extends the range.
Other features of the Kuberg Ranger include regenerative braking, a battery status indicator, fully adjustable suspension, a front fender, and a kick stand. There is also an optional LED light pack.
The Kuberg Ranger is currently available on crowfunding website IndieGoGo in a number of different variants. The full-powered, 14kW ‘Race’ variant comes with pneumatic seat, kick stand and regenerative braking as standard. It has a price tag of $7,544USD (approx. $10,561AUD), but IndieGoGo is currently offering 39% off.
There is also a ‘Standard’ 8kW version which leaves behind the seat, stand, fender, and regenerative braking – basically it is just an electric scooter. The ‘Standard’ variant checks in at $6150 (approx. $8610AUD), with IndieGoGo offering a 34% discount.
A third ‘Adventure’ variant offers the same package as the ‘Race’ version, but adds a heavy duty trailer which has a 30kg load capacity. Trailer, razor scooter, electric dirt bike – we are as confused as you (yet strangely intrigued). The ‘Adventure’ variant has an $8449USD (approx. $11,828AUD) price tag, with IndieGoGo taking 40% off.
The Ranger is not Kuberg’s first rodeo. The Czech Republic-based company already has a range of kids electric trials bikes, as well several full size electric mountain bike-style machines. The Ranger, however, is the company’s most ambitious, and most powerful, project yet.
Melbourne-based Steve Cramer Products is currently the importer for Kuberg products in Australia, but there is no word yet on whether the Ranger will reach our shores.
For more information, visit www.kuberg.com or visit the IndieGoGo funding page HERE.
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