Intending To Change The Motor Fleet, British Police Test Electric Motorcycles For Energy Experience To Reduce Emissions

Energica Experria. (Doc. MCN)

JAKARTA - Police in the UK are reportedly testing the Energica Experria electric motorcycle as part of a plan to introduce more battery-powered vehicles into their fleet to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.

As reported by Motorcyclenews (MCN), June 14, this unique law enforcement motorcycle was developed in collaboration with English Electric Motorcycle Co in Norfolk, which later confirmed that the motorcycle would be tested by five police in 2023, including Metropolitan and Merseyside.

The motorcycles whose specifications have been adjusted will be tested by the BikeSafe team, British Transport Police, and private companies that require fast response motorcycles.

Previously, a gas distribution company, the Cadent Gas recently also obtained a motorcycle with similar specifications. However, whether this motorcycle will be used more widely by the British police is still unknown.

The internal component and the Energica Experria driving system are the same as the standard Experria adventurer motorcycle. This electric motor has a speed of 0-96 km/hour within 3.5 seconds, has 80.5bhp power at 7500rpm, and a torque of 115 Nm.

This motor has a daily range ranging from 129 km to 209 km, with battery charging capability 20%-80% in 20 minutes, and a total standard weight of 260 kg of motorcycles.

To allow officers to carry out their duties, an additional 12v battery system is stored under the back seat, there is also a 12v charging port for radio and other technologies - when the motorcycle is turned off. But when the motorcycle is turned on, the main battery will charge the additional unit.

Meanwhile, another British company, White Motorcycle Concepts (WMC), has announced plans to produce a new three-wheeled electric vehicle that can be driven by car license for police officers.

WMC in collaboration with international powertrain company Mahle, the design is based on Yamaha Tricity 300, with funding from the Niche Vehicle Network and support from the Department of Transportation.