Could the Eliminator 175 have become an electric cruiser?
As the trend of electric motorcycles continues to rise, some enthusiasts are starting to speculate if Bajaj could come out with an electric version of the Bajaj Eliminator 175. In many ways, the idea of putting classic cruiser styling together with modern electric propulsion is intriguing. The question is whether the attributes of a cruiser such as low end torque and a laid back riding position can be applied to an electric powertrain. However, there’s debate over whether such a concept would appeal to traditional cruiser fans or if it could attract a new audience who want to ride eco friendly on a classic aesthetic. The talk also covers the difficulties of retaining the cruiser's visual and riding great whilst fitting in the battery packs and electric motors.
That would've been a game-changer! An electric Eliminator could have been a classic cruiser with futuristic tech, the instant torque of an electric motor in a laid back cruiser body could have been amazing.
No way, man. All cruiser bikes are about the rumble and character of their engine. An electric version would take the soul out of what makes a cruiser a cruiser. It would just be a weird, silent cruiser styled bike.
I believe it might work, but it would require a complete redesign. Hiding the battery pack would be the challenge while maintaining that low slung cruiser look. However, if done right, it could appeal to cruiser fans as well as eco conscious riders.
An electric Eliminator? That’s like making a silent Harley; it just doesn’t compute. The sound and the vibration is all the appeal of cruisers. An electric version would be so far off the point as to be pointless.
An interesting concept, I don't think the tech was there when the Eliminator was around. Now, though? Should Bajaj revive the name for an electric model, it could be a cool retro future mashup.
The Eliminator name, however, wouldn’t be the perfect fit for electric cruisers, for sure. Perhaps it would be better to begin anew with a new model that is built from the ground up for electric power.
Why not? Cruisers love low end torque, and electric motors have tons of it. In fact, it might even enhance the Eliminator’s performance, but keep the style.
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Could the Eliminator 175 have become an electric cruiser?
29 January 2025 09:06
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