Super73, the approach to life e-bike model recognized for its moto-inspired designs, simply dropped a teaser that has followers buzzing… and scratching their heads. In a cryptic Instagram submit, the corporate shared a silhouetted picture of a brand new two-wheeled electrical car alongside the promise of unveiling “a wholly new technology of electrical mobility” subsequent month.
The official debut is about for October eleventh on the Moto Seaside Basic, and whereas particulars are scarce, the picture and language give us just a few key clues.
First, there are the visuals. The teaser picture exhibits a chunky, fat-tire two-wheeler that appears like a departure from Super73’s present lineup. The body seems closely stylized with what could also be physique panels that cowl a part of the standard bike silhouette within the rear, or maybe simply further gussets on the body. There’s no seen suspension, neither within the fork nor the rear triangle (in truth, there’s no rear triangle in any respect, choosing a traditional mini-bike styled body as an alternative), suggesting this might be a inflexible trip. That might level to a light-weight design or a retro mini-bike platform that ditches further parts in favor of simplicity and affordability.
Pedals are nonetheless seen, holding this squarely in e-bike territory (no less than legally), however every thing else in regards to the bike leans rather more towards electrical moto than bicycle. With massive off-road tires, an extended flat seat, and a minimalist-looking cockpit, it provides off stripped-down grime bike or electrical pit bike vibes.
There’s additionally a pretty big battery slung underneath the highest tube. If the bike rides on 20″ tires like the remainder of Super73’s lineup, then that might be a a lot greater battery than we’re used to seeing. I overlaid a Super73-Z Miami on the picture beneath, and you’ll see that the thriller bike’s battery dwarfs the one on the crimson Super73-Z. However these is also smaller-diameter tires, which means the battery could also be a regular Super73 pack.
Then there’s the caption. Super73 says they’re unveiling the “subsequent massive factor (figuratively talking),” which could lend credence to the idea that this can truly be smaller than their ordinary choices. Might it’s a compact journey mini-bike? A budget-friendly city ripper? A youth-focused mannequin? We’ve seen the model broaden into youngsters’ bikes earlier than, so it wouldn’t be a shocker.
The actual wildcard is how a lot energy this factor will pack. Super73 has at all times leaned into the blurred line between e-bike and moped, and if this new mannequin retains pedals only for present whereas cranking severe wattage underneath the hood, we is perhaps one thing extra akin to a Sur Ron competitor.
With current shakeups in Super73’s management staff and the seemingly frozen state of the long-awaited Super73’s C1X electrical bike, which solely made it partway by means of improvement, maybe this might be the brand new mannequin changing the corporate’s former bike aspirations.
No matter it’s, it’s not simply one other iteration of the RX. This appears like an entire new class, probably even a brand new platform for the model. And in an trade the place yearly innovation typically simply means a brand new paint job, it’s refreshing to see an organization trace at one thing totally different.
Keep tuned – we’ll be watching intently when the curtain lifts subsequent month.
