triple clamps and more torque
(750Nm vs. 700Nm) from its
latest 50.4-volt motor.
Compared to the X model, the
XR is tuned for more torque and
fitted with a higher-grade rear
shock. A hydraulic diaphragm
clutch is standard on the XR,
and optional on the X.
Electric Motion claims it is
the first manufacturer to offer
the public a fully functioning
hydraulic diaphragm clutch for
an e-motorcycle. This means the
rider can modulate the motor's
power, load the suspension for
big obstacles, and better control
the rear wheel traction, "making
it possible to conquer obstacles
and clean sections that were
never possible on an electric
trials bike before."
essentially full-on full-size off-
roaders. The two XRs are more
race-oriented than the X. The
easiest way to tell them apart is
the X has a headlight and the XR
has a number plate. Look a little
closer; you'll see that the XR
comes with handguards while
the X does not.
Compared to the standard XR,
the Limited Edition XR comes
with upgraded Tech suspension
(versus the XR's Fast Ace fork
and R16V shock), front and rear
disc brake protectors, updated
P104 RIDE REVIEW I 2024 ELECTRIC MOTION ESCAPE XR & XR LIMITED EDITION
What's
the Escape
XR? X
Electric Motion emerged on the
scene in 2010 and delivered its
first e-motorcycle in 2012, the
EMLite trials bike. Other EM tri
-
als models quickly followed. The
company has since expanded
into
the off-road segment, offer-
ing a range of full-size electric
off-road-style
motorcycles, the
latest called Escape. Electric
Motion offers five Escape vari
-
ants: Escape S, Escape R, Es-
cape X, Escape XR and Escape
XR
Limited Edition. The S and
R models are crosses between
trials bikes and full-size off-road
bikes, and the X and XRs are
The Limited Edition (pictured)
features a few racing-minded
upgrades over the standard XR,
most notably higher-end
suspension components.
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