Murtas Motorcycles, a new entrant in the electric motorcycle game, is making waves in Europe with its headquarters based in Pierrelatte near Montélimar, France. The brand is spearheaded by Patrice Murtas, who successfully brought the Super Soco brand to French soil in 2021. With France’s tightening restrictions on gasoline-powered machines, especially in urbanized areas like Paris, electric two-wheelers are becoming an increasingly attractive solution.
After opening its doors in early 2023, Murtas Motorcycles has wasted no time in establishing itself in the market. The brand has introduced two electric scooter models, the MX1 and MX2, that offer performance levels similar to traditional 125cc internal-combustion scooters. The MX2 is designed primarily as an urban companion, with a flat floorboard and ample under-seat storage that make it ideal for commuting to work or running errands. Additionally, it features a windscreen, LED lights, a top case bracket, and a USB charging port.
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Meanwhile, the MX1 offers all the same technology and features but is offered with only one battery pack, providing up to half the range of the MX2. Both models take about five hours to charge each of the batteries.
The MX range of electric scooters is powered by a rear hub motor with a continuous output of 4 kilowatts, maxing out at 7 kilowatts or about 9.4 horsepower and 180 newton-meters of torque. This propels the compact two-wheeler to a top speed of 100 kilometers per hour. Other components include a standard telescopic fork, an adjustable rear shock, and 16 and 14-inch wheels at the front and back, respectively, shod in city-focused Michelin City Grip 2 rubber. The MX1 and MX2 scooters come with front and rear disc brakes linked via CBS.
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The pricing for both models is reasonable, with the MX1 retailing for 4,990 Euros, or approximately $5,306 USD, and the twin-battery MX2 retailing for 5,990 Euros, or around $6,370 USD.
With the MX range, Murtas Motorcycles is making a strong case for electric scooters as a practical and eco-friendly solution for urban commuters. The brand’s commitment to quality and performance, coupled with its reasonable pricing, make it an attractive option for consumers looking to make the switch to electric. Murtas Motorcycles is a name to watch in the electric motorcycle game, and we can expect to see more innovative and exciting products from them in the future.
As far as I know the motor is not the “usual” one in the hub : it is a far less adopted side motor.