K N O C K O U T K N O C K O U T
T
he French manufacturer of
battery-powered motor-
cycles, Electric Motion
(EM), says its Escape XR is built
with a clear purpose: "to provide
endless riding opportunities and
effortless handling for all skill
levels and styles" and "caters
to seasoned riders who seek
top performance, yet remains a
fantastic choice for newcomers
aiming to develop their skills." In
other words, the Escape XR is a
do-it-all off-roader for beginners
and experts.
We don't doubt Electric Mo
-
tion's claim that the Escape XR
is beginner-friendly; after all,
what battery-powered motor-
cycle isn't? But what about the
company's claim that the Es-
cape XR caters to seasoned rid-
ers who seek top performance?
That is a fair question, and we
wanted an answer because
we're into performance, right?
So, what better way to test
the EM's performance than to
compete in one of the toughest
off-road races in the country—
the Tennessee Knockout Hard
Enduro—on the Electric Motion
Escape XR? We contacted U.S.
trials legend Geoff Aaron, who
now works for EM, to make that
happen. As he always does,
Aaron pulled through, and I was
the lucky one who got to race the
company's Limited Edition XR
version in this year's TKO race.
But first, a little EM back-
ground and description.
P102
RIDE REVIEW I 2024 ELECTRIC MOTION ESCAPE XR & XR LIMITED EDITION
battery-powered
Electric
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