The two main differences are the
Race model being fitted with a
hydraulic diaphragm clutch and
upgraded suspension compo-
nents. Performance numbers are
the same, with both bikes pro-
ducing 600 Nm of torque and ca-
pable of reaching a top speed of
43.5 mph, according to Electric
Motion, not me. Claimed range
is also the same at 26.5 miles,
but we're going to presume that
number will vary wildly. Weight is
slightly different, with the Race
version coming in four pounds
heavier than the standard ePure
model at 165 pounds.
The eScape models aren't
much different than the ePure
bikes. In fact, they are pretty
much the same bikes but with
"normal" dirt bike egos, meaning
they have a real seat and a place
for your knees to grab on to.
The differences between the
eScape and eScape R are the
same differences between the
two ePure bikes—the R has high-
er-end suspension and a clutch/
lever. The eScape's performance
numbers are like the ePure's.
Both eScape models produce
600 Nm of torque but have a
little more range at 38 miles (or
thereabout) and more top speed
at 45.6 mph. Again, this is ac-
cording to Electric Motion. The
eScapes are also significantly
heavier, about 20 pounds heavier
than the ePures.
Prices start at $9299 for the
ePure, $10,899 for the ePure
Race, and $10,299 for the eScape
and $11,499 for the eScape R.
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Electric Motion's
Christophe Bruand does
his thing on the ePure
Race electric-power
trials bike. Trust us–you
don't want to see a
picture of the author
attempting this. (Well,
maybe you do, sicko).
