Hi Rider,
Today the time has come for us to introduce you to the Wildfire . Find out more about our new model in the newsletter here or visit our website:
https://www.blackteamotorbikes.com/pages/wildfire
Please note that this is the very first prototype. We also experienced it live for the first time. We noticed a few issues and these will of course be rectified in the next prototype at the beginning of April. The most important improvements:
- 5 cm more ground clearance
- 2 cm slimmer at the bottom front
- Tank in anodized aluminium instead of silver paint
- Black paintwork from the supplier
- Self-designed type 2 connection
- Fewer screws on the tank
Wildfire Specs
With the Wildfire , we will prove that electric motorcycles can keep up with combustion motorcycles and be even better. What sets the Wildfire apart are not only its impressive performance values, but also well thought-out features that will make your everyday motorcycling life easier, a unique design (Designed and Made in Germany) and all this at a fair price. You should already be familiar with the information on performance and range:
Updated specs
- Standard: Rated power and peak power: 8 kW/ 10 kW
- Performance: Rated power and peak power: 11 kW/ 20 kW
- Torque: 280 Nm
- Top speed: 115 km/h
- Range: 80 - 130 km
- Battery capacity: 6 kWh
- Charging time: 2 - 3 hours depending on the charger
- Battery removable
- Storage space: 5 liters
- 2-person permit
- Driving license : A1 or B196
Design
- The classic frame, battery box and tank have become a single component, the body. This completely newly developed body consists of 80 % stainless steel/steel and 20 % aluminum. It is manufactured without a single weld seam and is only joined with high-strength rivets from aircraft construction. The sheet metal construction gives the frame the necessary rigidity so that you can ride safely at any speed.
- Our aim has been to develop a rigid frame/body that can be manufactured in Germany at low cost, but is also an eye-catcher. Thanks to the angular design, we can build the body cost-effectively and in small quantities to German quality.
- The ultra-hard skeleton made of stainless steel and aluminum reduces the risk of dents, damage and long-term corrosion. The Wildfire can easily cope with falls. The sheet metal technology enables a rigid frame with a larger volume for components such as batteries and control units.
- Although the design is very modern, we have drawn inspiration from the past. For example, we took inspiration from the first Africa Twin for the rear, the windshield and the hand guard, from the Yamaha XT500 for the paintwork and from the Honda CL350 Scrambler for the seat.
Rethinking motorcycling
- Storage space is included in every Wildfire and does not have to be booked in addition. The 5-liter storage compartment is located under the seat and has enough space to carry your shopping, laptop or camera. You also have enough space to take your type 2 charging cable with you.
- Every Wildfire has removable batteries. At just under 25 kg each, they weigh a fair amount, but we have made it easy for you: you no longer have to bend down to remove the batteries. Thanks to the high shape, you can pull them out of the Wildfire on the right and then carry them safely with the shoulder strap.
- You can charge your batteries both when they are installed and when they are removed. When installed, simply use the Type 2 connection and the charging cable supplied, which you can connect to any household socket. If you have ordered the 3.3 kW on-board charger, you can also reduce the charging power to 2 kW on the charging cable.
- You can order the Type 2 charging cable for charging stations in the accessories store so that you can also charge on the go. This charging cable also fits perfectly in your storage compartment.
- The new locks for both doors are fitted with an M10 screw and a 3 mm plate. This makes the lock fairly theft-proof. However, if this is still not good enough for you, you can secure both batteries with an additional padlock.
- Your Wildfire has a combination lock for your helmet so that you don't have to carry it around with you.
Ownership made easy
- More reliable: The Wildfire uses the drivetrain from the Bonfire Y and has an even simpler design than the Bonfire. Components that are prone to wear and tear have been removed. As a result, the Wildfire is even more reliable and will never let you down
- Easy repairs: The Wildfire was developed from the outset as a user-friendly electric motorcycle. For this reason, repairs are child's play. For example, when replacing the motor, only one piece of cladding and 4 screws need to be removed.
- Less maintenance required: Due to the aluminum and stainless steel plates, your Wildfire requires less maintenance and is inherently corrosion-resistant. Nevertheless, it doesn't hurt to clean your bike from time to time.
- Made in Germany: The complete body is manufactured in Germany and checked and assembled by the Black Tea Motorbikes crew in Munich. Only high-strength rivets from aircraft construction are used.
Features
- The Wildfire has an LED light system that illuminates the road perfectly and ensures that your Wildfire is always visible in traffic. The rear red reflector is no longer required as it is already integrated in the rear light.
- The batteries have a new plug with a click lock, so you always know exactly whether your batteries are connected correctly.
- The CNC-milled stand not only looks good, but can also be adjusted in length so that you can choose exactly the right lean angle.
- The Wildfire has a butted handlebar, which means that the inside diameter is larger at 28 mm to prevent the handlebar from bending in the event of a fall.
- Your rear gas struts can be extended by 30 mm so that you can adjust your seat height even higher.
- There is no passenger mount, as there is a mount for the pillion directly on the body. The luggage rack is also no longer required, as the top case and side bags can now be mounted directly on the body.
- The Wildfire has a long and well-padded seat, so longer rides with a passenger are no longer a problem. The pillion footrests are also firmly attached to the frame and no longer to the swingarm.
- The new front wheel guard and windshield ensure that you can ride comfortably even at higher speeds.
- The Wildfire is supplied as standard with Heidenau K60 Dual Sport tires and handlebar end mirrors.
Accessories
- Dual Sport handlebars with center brace: These handlebars are for anyone who wants a slightly more upright riding position.
- Hand protection: These protect your hands from the cold, wet and wind. They significantly reduce damage caused by impacts and falling over.
- Aluminum top case: Your aluminum top case is quickly mounted and offers enough storage space for your helmet.
- SHORTY version: If the seat height of 86 cm is too high for you, you can order the SHORTY version from the accessories store. This reduces the seat height to 80 cm.
- Street version: If you mainly want to ride on the road and therefore prefer to switch to street tires. Then you can select your street tires here.
Bonfire Y pre-order
If you have pre-ordered a Bonfire Y, you will now receive the Wildfire with a 2 kW external charger and a battery for the price you pre-ordered your Bonfire Y for.
If you would like to have a Type 2 charging connection, a second battery or the Performance version or ABS brakes, you can order your modifications using this tool:
https://www.blackteamotorbikes.com/products/wildfire-konfiguration
If you do not use this tool, you will receive the Wildfire with a 2 kW external charger and a battery as standard.
If you would like a top case, hand protectors, lower seat height, dual sport handlebars or road tires, simply order them via our accessories.
Please use this tool until the end of April 2024.
Delivery time
Unfortunately, the planned delivery time has been delayed by at least 2 months. On the one hand, the development of a new motorcycle is more time-consuming, on the other hand, the complete drive train from China (motor, controller and battery) will not arrive in Germany until the beginning of June due to the situation in the Red Sea. This means that we will only be able to assemble the first motorcycles in June. By then, the TÜV approval process should also be completed.
I can understand that some customers will now be disappointed, but we will use the 2 extra months to remove teething troubles and put the bike through its paces so that the first bikes delivered will not cause any problems for customers. We didn't have this time with the Bonfire and we always had to make subsequent improvements for our first customers. This is of course very time-consuming and annoying for the first customers. This should not happen now, as we have a little more time and can therefore not assemble everything quickly under time pressure, but can build high-quality motorcycles with concentration and efficiency.
You will no longer find the delivery time on Trello, but on Notion Here we can illustrate everything a little more clearly.
Video
Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time for a video today. I will make up for this at the beginning of April with the near-series prototypes. I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have in the video and in the meantime I can recommend you watch my YouTube live video, where I've already provided some information on how the Wildfire came about:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQQgA2X0sVw
The next steps
As already mentioned, we have learned a lot from the first prototype and will now produce the second prototype for the beginning of April, which will be closer to the production vehicle.
I'll have enough time for a detailed video in April, I just don't have time at the moment. I'm off on a service tour of Germany tomorrow morning and then I won't be back in Munich for another week. Then the company move is on the agenda and then we can carry on as usual in April.
The first prototype will be used for the electrical and EMC tests at the TÜV in March and April. At the end of April, the second prototype will then be tested in Bologna for the range, performance and endurance tests.
From mid-April we will also be officially offering test rides with the Wildfire , and there will be an update on this.
