Canadian automaker Can-Am, known for the Spykar and Rykar trikes, has forayed into the two-wheeler industry, unveiling the Origin and Pulse electric motorcycles. Can-Am has announced prices for the two motorcycles and is looking at a 2025 launch for the same.
Can-Am Origin and Pulse: A closer look at details
The two electric motorcycles from Can-Am are poles apart — one is a road-focused machine while the other is aimed at adventure. The Can-Am Origin is an adventure motorcycle that rolls on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear wheels wrapped in dual-sport rubber. The motorcycle is also suspended on 43mm KYB USD forks and gets a fully adjustable rear suspension, while its seat height stands at 865mm with a ground clearance of 247mm.
The Can-Am Pulse is a street-biased motorcycle that gets 17-inch wheels at both ends, 41mm KYB USD forks, and a fully adjustable Sachs rear shock. The Can-Am Pulse weighs 177kg and gets an approachable seat height of 784mm.
Can-Am Origin and Pulse: Battey specifications and hardware
While the hardware sets the two apart, they share a number of components. The battery pack and motor, for example, is a Rotax E-Power motor with an 8.9kWh battery pack. The motor is available in two states of tune for A1 and A2 licensing, while the latter makes 47bhp. There is also 72Nm of torque on offer, while both motorcycles get an automatic gearbox.
The battery pack on the Origin is good for a range of 144km while the street-focused Pulse returns slightly more range at around 160km. The motorcycles can be charged from 20 to 80 percent in 50 minutes, while they get a 10.25-inch TFT display, various riding and ABS modes. All said, the motorcycles are priced at £15,399 (Rs 17.04 lakh) for the Origin and £14,899 (Rs 16.48 lakh) for the Pulse.
