Orxa Mantis High Speed, Long Range Electric Bike Launched: To Ride On 17-inch CEAT RAD Tyres

The Orxa Mantis is here to conquer a less-explored segment in India – that of performance electric motorcycles. Here are the details of the tyres of the new Orxa Mantis, along with its battery, motor, features and chassis components:

• The Orxa Mantis has been launched in India at Rs 3.60 lakh, with its deliveries to begin in April 2024.
• The Orxa Mantis comes with a 110/70 R17 CEAT Zoom Rad X1 F tyre at the front and a 130/70 R17 CEAT Zoom Rad tyre at the rear.
• The 27 bhp electric motor of the Orxa Mantis enables it to reach a top speed of 135 kmph.
• The Orxa Mantis has an 8.9kWh battery, which claims 221 km of maximum riding range. 

Bengaluru-based Orxa Energies has launched its first all-electric motorcycle, the Orxa Mantis, at Rs 3.60 lakh (ex-showroom). With the deliveries starting in April 2024, the new Orxa Mantis has arrived in India as an entry-level performance electric motorcycle. Here, we take a detailed look at the tyre options offered in the Orxa Mantis, along with its mechanical setup, which makes it comparable to present-day 200-250cc motorcycles:

Orxa Mantis: Tyres & Wheels

Like most modern-day 200-400cc sports bikes, the Orxa Mantis electric motorcycle comes with 17-inch tubeless radial tyres at both ends, with 110/70 R17 front and 130/70 R17 rear tyre sizes. For the Mantis, Orxa Energies has chosen CEAT Zoom Rad X1 F for the front tyre size and CEAT Zoom Rad for the rear tyre size.

The 110/70 R17 CEAT Zoom Rad X1 F front tyre of Orxa Mantis is composed of a high grip compound for a superior ride, greater control and responsive braking. The tyre also has enhanced grooves for additional traction and cornering abilities. On the other hand, the 130/70 R17 CEAT Zoom Rad rear tyre of Orxa Mantis has higher rubber content for a stable ride and longer tyre life, along with wide shoulder grooves for improved cornering and grip on wet and dry surfaces.

Orxa Mantis: Looks & Design

One of the most modern-looking and better-executed electric motorcycles sold in India, the Orxa Mantis comes with an aggressive-looking fascia comprising twin LED projector headlamps and daytime running LEDs at the front. Another new-age element of the Orxa Mantis is a 5-inch full-TFT instrument console operating on Linux OS. 

With 41mm telescopic forks at the front and a preload-adjustable mono-shock at the rear, the braking setup of the Mantis EV includes a 320mm disc at the front and a 230mm disc at the rear. 

Orxa Mantis: Engine & Specifications

Powering the Orxa Mantis is a 27 bhp electric motor, which generates a maximum torque output of 93 Nm and enables the motorcycle to reach a top speed of 135 kmph and claim 0-100 kmph sprint in 8.9 seconds. This high-performance electric motorcycle features an 8.9 kWh lithium-ion battery, which claims a healthy 221 km of maximum riding range and takes 2.5 hours for a full charge with the 3.3kW fast charger. However, the motorcycle is being provided with a slower 1.3kW regular charger as standard. 

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