Orxa Mantis

Monday, 18 November 2024 08:55 AM The mileage of the Orxa Mantis is a aspect that remains somewhat speculative based on my initial ride. The bike is powered by a 9kWh lithium-ion battery pack, which is a decent size for an electric motorcycle. However, during my test, the bikes conservative thermal management caused it to enter a low-power mode quickly, which could impact real-world range. Orxa claims a top speed of 135kmph and a 0-100kmph time of 8.9 seconds, but these figures were not fully tested due to the constraints of the go-kart track. In practical terms, the actual range and efficiency will depend on various factors including riding style, terrain, and ambient temperature. Until more comprehensive testing is done, its challenging to provide a definitive mileage figure, but its clear that the Mantis needs further optimization to deliver on its promised performance. ABOUT The Orxa Mantis is an electric motorcycle from Bangalore-based startup Orxa Energies, the result of nearly eight years of development. The bike boasts a unique design inspired by the praying mantis, with sharp angular lines and a muscular stance. It features a liquid-cooled motor producing 27bhp and 93Nm of torque, paired with a 9kWh lithium-ion battery pack. The Mantis has an all-aluminium frame and subframe, suspended by a telescopic fork at the front and a monoshock at the rear, with power transmitted via a belt drive system. The bike has a comfortable riders triangle with an 815mm saddle height, but lacks features like reverse mode and riding modes. The braking system includes a radially mounted ByBre calliper at the front and a single-piston calliper at the rear, though it only comes with single-channel ABS. Overall, the Mantis has potential but needs significant improvements in quality, features, and performance to compete effectively in the Indian electric motorcycle market.