Hi Riders,
A lot has happened again in one month. I have a total of three important topics for you. As always, there's a summary here and a video from me. Let's go:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNZUDoX1SCg
TEST RIDES
Finally we have time to offer test rides with our Long Range models. We will have 2 Bonfire Y in our luggage and offer test drives in the DACH region. Here are the locations and times:
- October 06 (Group Ride in Munich, come by!)
- October 07: Zurich
- October 14: Vienna
- October 15 & 16: Berlin
- October 17 & 18: Hamburg
- October 20 & 21: Frankfurt
- October 28 & 29: Hockenheimring (e4 Festival)
- November 04: Cologne
Important: On October 6, we will be doing a Group Ride in Munich at 5 pm. If you have an electric motorcycle and live in Munich, please come along. If you don't have a motorcycle but live in Munich, then come along anyway and grab a bike from us. We will be happy to welcome all riders, let's do a few laps together on the last sunny days. Simply register via Calendly and join in. It'll be awesome ;)
And if you haven't had time to test the Bonfire Y yet, then the test rides over the next few weeks are your chance. If you still have questions, it's also the perfect opportunity to ask us in person. You can book your slot for the test rides here:
LONG RANGE UPDATE
Here I have good news. We are currently in the middle of development, but have now agreed on the following features for the long range versions (not all features will be standard, but will be available as upgrades):
- 3.1 kWh battery dimensions and performance (70 % more range)
- Longer seat with more upholstery (more comfortable and more space)
- Larger battery box with real cooling fins (2 variants: silver or black cooling fins)
- More comfortable and adjustable footrest position
- Full-LED equipment (with new indicators and rear light)
- Rear red reflector integrated in the LED rear light (no more reflector required)
- YSS gas struts with infinitely variable adjustment
- Storage tank (tank with storage compartment)
- Charge Tank (tank with integrated charger)
- Type 2 charging cable for charging stations (only possible with Charge Tank)
- 30 A charger (2 hours charging time)
- Charging time from Charge Tank not yet certain, possibly 2 h possible
Over the next few months, we will be focusing on the battery box and the tank. The aim is to improve the design and increase the usability of our bike.
Both the Charge Tank and the Storage Tank can be retrofitted to the Normal Range models. However, either the Charge or the Storage Tank can be used, not both together. Both tanks are optional extras.
The charging time of the Charge Tank is not yet 100% fixed, we are trying to integrate the largest charger with 2 h charging time, if this does not work, we will have to switch to the 5 h charger. However, we will have a final decision by Christmas.
The aim with the Bonfire Y is to offer a fully-fledged electric 125. With an output of up to 15 hp, a range of 100 km on country roads and a charging time of 2 hours at charging stations, it is not only a stylish city moped, but also the perfect bike for short tours. We believe this is exactly the combination that many people are looking for in an electric motorcycle.
DELIVERY TIMES
In the meantime, we have managed to keep within the delivery time or even deliver faster. We will build all Bonfires ordered by the end of July by the end of September. We will build all August orders by the end of October. This means that we currently have a delivery time of 4 to 6 weeks for the Normal Range models.
Delivery of the Long Range models is expected to start in April 2024 and we already have over 100 pre-orders. That makes us very happy! We are also expecting a few more orders by spring 2024, which means it's only a matter of time before we have enough pre-orders to keep us busy until the end of the 2024 season. So if you want to ride a Long Range Bonfire in the summer of 2024, you'd better hurry ;)
That's it from me today. Enjoy the last beautiful fall days on your Bonfire!
Cheers,
Victor
