Oben has launched the Rorr Evo at an introductory price of Rs 1 lakh (ex-showroom, India) for the first 10,000 customers. At this introductory price, it is the entry-level variant in Oben’s line-up and will appeal to customers who are on a budget. Once the introductory offer ends, the Rorr Evo will be priced at Rs 1.25 lakh. Bookings are now open, and deliveries are set to begin from next month. The updated electric motorcycle builds on the existing ARX platform while introducing key changes to its motor, battery and drivetrain.
- Oben Rorr Evo is priced at Rs 1 lakh for the first 10,000 customers
- In-house developed rare-earth-free mid-mounted motor
- 3.4kWh LFP battery with claimed 180km of IDC range
Oben Rorr Evo: What’s new?
The Rorr Evo has a peak power of 9kW
The Rorr Evo features a new in-house developed I-PMSM motor that Oben says does not use rare-earth materials. It is paired with a 3.4kWh LFP battery pack that comes with an 8-year warranty and IP67 certification. Oben claims the battery has been tested at temperatures up to 280deg C. The IDC range is rated at 180km, while the real-world range is claimed to be around 150km – a 25 percent improvement. The bike also switches to a chain-drive setup, which is said to improve efficiency by 10 percent.
The 9kW motor (IP68-rated) delivers a claimed top speed of 110kph and a 0-40kph time of 3 seconds, with peak wheel torque rated at 250Nm. Oben also says component sizing has been reduced by 40 percent, helping keep kerb weight at 140kg.
Built around a trellis frame and the existing ARX platform, the Rorr Evo uses a telescopic fork and a 7-step adjustable monoshock. It gets 270mm discs at both ends with CBS. Ground clearance stands at 200mm, while seat height is 780mm, with a 680mm seat – claimed to be the longest in its class. The water-wading capacity for the Evo is rated at 230mm.
Features include a 5-inch TFT display with Bluetooth connectivity and four riding modes – Eco, Road, Havoc and Smart IQ, the last of which uses AI to estimate range based on riding patterns. Eco mode’s speed cap has also been increased to 60kph, based on customer feedback. The bike also gets a fall alert that works in tandem with the app and notifies the emergency contacts.
As for the design, it gets a new look at the front with all-LED lighting, a projector headlight and horizontal DRL above it. Storage includes a 6-litre under-seat compartment and a 4-litre tank storage area with two USB ports. Charging options include the Oben Plug for standard 15A sockets and the Oben Port, which claims to add 1km of range per minute of charging.
The Rorr Evo is available in four colours – blue, red, white and black – and has been launched at an introductory price of Rs 1 lakh for the first 10,000 customers. After that, at Rs 1.25 lakh, it will cost more than the existing Rorr EZ Sigma. Interestingly, the Evo makes do with the smaller 3.4kWh battery pack, whereas the EZ Sigma comes with an option of a 3.4kWh battery pack and a larger 4.4kWh version at a lower price of Rs 1.20 lakh. With the launch of this model, Oben will now have only two products on sale – this Rorr Evo and the existing neo-retro Rorr EZ Sigma.
Dinshaw Magol
