- Debut McLaren e-bike range embodies the defining qualities
of McLaren's iconic supercars to deliver McLaren design DNA and
performance
- The 'Extreme 600' and 'Sport 600' unveiled as the most powerful
street-legal electric bike, with its Race mode delivering up to
852W of peak power
- Designed by McLaren supercar designers with hand-laid
carbon-fibre frames and 5 power settings: Off, Eco, Trail, Sport,
and Race
- 600W and 250W versions of both Extreme and Sport versions will
be available in limited numbers
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BEACH, Calif., May 16, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Renowned for game-changing supercars and
hypercars such as the McLaren P1TM, luxury supercar
maker McLaren Automotive is ushering in the era of the electric
hyperbikes with its debut range of electric bikes unveiled
today.
Taking inspiration from the company's award-winning supercars,
the new limited-edition four-bike range extends McLaren's extreme
performance-focused design and technology into the electric
two-wheeled world for the first time.
Designed by the same teams responsible for supercars like the
electrified lightweight McLaren
Artura hybrid supercar, the first-ever McLaren e-bikes
embrace signature McLaren attributes such as carbonfibre
construction and next-generation electrification to deliver an
authentically McLaren highperformance experience.
The e-bikes' powerful motor enhances their high power-to-weight
ratio, a pivotal attribute mirrored in the development of every
McLaren supercar. Designed with torque figures that surpass the
standard of other premium e-bikes, the McLaren e-bikes have been
engineered for class-leading performance.
Further reinforcing the link to supercars, the McLaren design
team devised an innovative digital display whose graphics mimic
those of the cars' driver displays. Ensuring maximum rider
engagement and user-friendliness, telemetry information including
speed, battery life and range is shown on a full colour integrated
LCD panel on the handlebars.
Four distinct models – Extreme 600, Extreme 250, Sport 600, and
Sport 250 – each offer the ultimate two-wheel ride, whether on city
streets, off-road tracks, or mountain trails.
The flagship McLaren 600 versions vie for the title of the
world's most powerful street-legal electric mountain bike with its
Race mode delivering up to 852W of peak power and a top speed of
20mph/ 32kph.
Two electric mountain bike models are available in limited
numbers: a 29" hardtail version, and a fullsuspension version
with 29" front wheel, 27.5" rear wheel, 145m of rear travel, and 160mm of fork
travel.
In total, four models complete the range, each with seamless
power transmitted to the rear wheel via a 12-speed drivetrain, SRAM
electronic XX Eagle AXS on Extreme models, and SRAM mechanical GX
Eagle on Sport models.
McLaren Sport
The ideal, all-purpose mountain
bike that is just as at home off the beaten track as on aggressive
single track, with integrated componentry and minimalist frame
design for pure McLaren style.
As with McLaren cars, there is a choice of power modes,
selectable via the digital display on the integrated cockpit:
- Off – No motor assist
- Eco – Energy conservation for long rider
- Trail – A set-it-and-forget-it balance of power and
efficiency
- Sport – Extra power output for when the trail demands more
- Race – Max power and max torque
McLaren Extreme
The Extreme is a
full-suspension electric mountain bike designed for maximum
off-road performance, control, and comfort. All five power modes
are as per the McLaren Sport. The Sport and Extreme models are both
shod with Pirelli tyres.
Availability of McLaren e-bikes is limited. Customers can secure
one by visiting www.mclarenbikes.com.
Notes to editors:
A selection of high resolution images accompanying this release is
available to download from the McLaren Automotive media site –
cars.mclaren.press
Images of the McLaren e-bike(s) can be downloaded
here
Media Contact: Mark Riedy,
mark@truecommunications.com
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