tork kratos is India’s newest electric motorcycle, and is offered in two variants, the standard Kratos and the top-spec Kratos R, each with different performance and charging times. It looks sharp, has muscular and edgy bodywork and a sporty stance. The main differences between the standard Kratos and Kratos R are the output from the electric motor, as well as top speed and some features, including more color options on the Kratos R. But Kratos certainly took its time getting it ready for production. The Torque T6X concept first shown in 2016.
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The story of Tork Kratos has its origins in a college project initiated by a group of engineering students. One of them, Kapil Shelke, founded Tork Motors.
From a journey steeped in college dreams to the pinnacle of world road racing in the Isle of Man in the UK, Tork Motors’ story has an interesting start. In fact, Kratos begins with an electric motorcycle developed by engineering student Kapil Shelke in 2007-2008. Schelke took his first electric motorcycle at the Isle of Man TT, where he finished third in the electric motorcycle class on his first attempt in the Open class.
In 2010, Schelke developed another electric motorcycle and took it again to the Isle of Man, where it again took an overall third place in the TTXGP. Schelke joined China’s Zongshen Racing as CTO, where he again took a faster and more advanced electric motorcycle to the Isle of Man in 2012, but this time it did not finish due to a mechanical problem.
The Torque Kratos has its origins in a college project initiated by engineering student Kapil Shelke, who built his first electric motorcycle in 2007–08. Schelke later founded Torque Motors and the Kratos was born, although it took six years from the first T6X concept to Kratos in production form.
But the dream of making electric motorcycles for the general public in India remained. Thus was born Torque Motors, and the Torque T6X was shown in concept form in 2016. Now, in 2022, we finally get to ride the production model of the top-spec model, the Torque Kratos R. The Kratos R claims a top speed of 105 kmph, charges up to 80 per cent in just 60 minutes with the fast charger on, and a maximum range of 180 km for an Indian Driving Cycle (IDC). In fact, Torque says that the actual range in everyday riding conditions is around 120km. We recently got to spend a few hours with this made-in-India electric motorcycle in Pune to get an idea of what it has to offer.
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From the angular and futuristic LED headlights to the sharp and angular faux radiator shrouds, the Kratos R exudes premium appeal.
design features
The Tork Kratos looks quite premium in appearance. From the angular and futuristic LED headlights to the sharp and angular faux radiator shrouds, the Kratos exudes premium appeal. The sporty stance is complemented with a combined braking system with split seat, sharp tail section and alloy wheels with disc brakes at both the ends. The LCD digital console provides all the necessary read-outs including speed, selected riding mode, trip meter and even motor and battery temperature, which turns out to be quite useful, as we found out later.
The Kratos R features a simple LCD instrument console, which will show basic information like speed, mode selected, range, as well as battery and motor temperature. Additional features like geo-fencing, find my vehicle function, motor walk assist (which is like “lung home mode” in case of emergency), crash alert, ride analytics, smart charge analysis, vacation mode and more.
Kratos R gets additional features like geo-fencing, find my vehicle function, motor walk assist (which is a “lung home mode” in case of emergency), crash alert, ride analytics, smart charge analysis, vacation mode Huh. even more. There will also be over-the-air (OTA) updates, which will be introduced, with more features rolling out via software updates in future iterations of Kratos. Overall, it looks well put together, and complements Kratos’ sporty stance and premium design.
The Kratos R has an axial flux motor with 4 kW of continuous power along with a maximum power of 9 kW and a maximum motor torque of 38 Nm. The 4 kWh lithium-ion battery has a claimed real-world range of 120 km.
The Kratos R has a small storage space along with a USB charging socket. The switchgear is simple and easy to use, and offers the usual switches for Low Beam, High Beam and Horn as well as a mode selector including Sport, Eco and Reverse modes.
The right handlebar has a mode selector button. The controls are easy to use, and the front right lever is just for the front brake, while the left lever is for the combined braking system, with both front and rear brakes activated simultaneously.
engine and performance
The Torque Kratos R is powered by an axial flux motor with a continuous power of 4 kW with a maximum power of 9 kW and a maximum motor torque of 38 Nm. The base Kratos has a maximum power of 7.5 kW and torque of 28 Nm, while 0-40 kmph acceleration for the standard model is claimed in 4 seconds, while the Kratos R accelerates to 0-40 kmph in 3.5 seconds. Time claimed. The claimed top speed for the standard Kratos is 100 kmph, while the Kratos R has a top speed of 105 kmph.
The Kratos R has quick acceleration, and the 0-40 kmph acceleration time of 3.5 seconds feels realistic. We saw a top speed of around 86 kmph, but it should top out at 100 kmph in Sport mode.
With a straight bat, Tork Kratos R picked up the pace with ease. The claimed acceleration time seems more or less accurate, and 60-70kph is achieved without any hesitation, without drama. In fact, on a slight downhill section, our test bike easily accelerated to 85 kmph before it had time to slow down to tackle the next corner. The brake controls aren’t like a motorcycle and are hand lever only, and there’s no rear brake pedal, which you’ll see instinctively with your right foot when you need to slow down in a hurry.
The problem with the Tork Kratos R is that the motor heats up very quickly, and this is something that makes the riding experience short-lived.
But the problem with performance lies in the overheating of the motor, and sooner than expected. With only a few kilometers of riding in Sport mode and a few sections up a bit, the Kratos R began to lose power, and crawled back to base. It had to give some time to cool down before we could start our ride again. Clearly, in its current state, the motor is not equipped for spirited rides for more than a few kilometers and we would be unable to comment after our brief test ride on how it performs over long distances.
One area where the Torque Kratos R impresses is in handling. Ride quality is also good, but around a corner, the Kratos R stays put and inspires confidence.
ride and handling
But where the Kratos R impresses is in the ride and handling department. The ride quality is quite flexible and will go over broken parts, potholes without feeling any discomfort or stiffness from the suspension. Around a corner, Tork Kratos keeps up with his sporty presence, not losing his composure even when pushed hard. The only iffy component is the MRF tyres, which are designed more for life than for sporty antics. We bet with a better pair of tyres, the Kratos certainly promises even better maneuverability, and the confidence to push harder, not that it’s designed for that kind of ride has gone.
The Tork Kratos R looks great, rides well, has good acceleration, and handles quite well. However, overheating issues cannot be ignored, considering that the unit we boarded is a production model. Hopefully, Torque Motors will be able to solve all the issues soon, and once the overheating problem is resolved we will be able to get it running.
Decision
The Tork Kratos R looks good, rides well, and has good handling, it’s always sure to stay. With a top speed of 105 kmph, an actual claimed range of over 120 km and a charge time of up to 80 per cent in just 60 minutes, the Kratos R looks quite good on paper and in design. It certainly has promise and potential, and with the experience and passion of the Torque team building multiple electric race bikes, it doesn’t seem doubtful that the Kratos will improve over time and be a viable alternative to petrol-powered premium commuter motorcycles. will provide. ,
The split seat complements the sharp design of the Tork Kratos R.
Our first ride was very brief, spanning just a few hours, and with extremely limited seat times. Unfortunately, overheating issues with both the motor and battery, and the resulting loss in power are issues that are hard to ignore. In its current form, the Torque Kratos seems incomplete to recommend as a practical, everyday electric motorcycle. We hope Tork Motors resolves all issues as soon as possible, something the team has promised to look into and address. And once the issues are sorted out, we look forward to spending some more time with Tork Kratos and hopefully next time, the experience with Tork Kratos will be as good as expected.
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