Eicma 2024:the most interesting news in the 2-wheel sector to discover in Milan over the weekend

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Eicma, we were at the international 2-wheel exhibition which takes place at Rho Fiera Milano until November 10th.Electric motorcycles and scooters, e-bikes and quadricycles:here is our selection.

Eicma, the international two-wheel exhibition, completes 110 years and celebrate this anniversary in a big way, leading to Rho Fiera Milano beyond 770 exhibitors, 45 countries represented And 2136 marks.Until Sunday you will be able to discover all the news in the sector gathered in the 10 pavilions: not only motorcycles but also electric scooters, e-bikes and many new quadricycles.In the'external area, instead, space for competitions and shows with legends of motorsport, while one vintage motorcycle exhibition it is the icing on the cake of this 81st edition of Eicma.

 

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Electric vehicles for the urban environment on display at Eicma

Many news related to electricity aimed above all at the urban environment with also some historic brands that are dealing with the future of mobility for the first time.While some models are already available on the market, others will have to wait a few months.

This is the case for example of the Japanese brand Honda which unveils two electric concepts, Fun Concept - The the brand's first zero-emission sports model – with an essential design that should offer a range of more than 100 km and EV Urban Concept designed for traveling around the cityIt is already on the market Cuv e, a scooter that allows you to reach a maximum speed of 83 km/h with a range of over 70 kilometres.

Platum launches the E-Moped 500 at Eicma, lo L3 electric scooter created in collaboration with Stellantis, designed by Pininfarina with the contribution of the Fiat Style Center which pays homage to the 500 with this design.A zero-emission vehicle designed for urban micromobility with a range of 115 kilometers and a maximum speed of 80 km/h.The battery is located under the footboard to leave room for two helmets under the saddle (cost around 5,000 euros).

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E-moped 500 at Eicma © Platum

Royal Enfield and Zero Motorcycles

Royal Enfield presents an electric brand at Eicma that pays homage to the Flying Flea model, of which the first vehicles will be available in 2026.One of the oldest motorcycle brands, which has been operating for over 120 years, looks ahead and therefore enters the universe of electric motorcycles. The name Flyng Flea originates from the motorcycle of the same name produced by Royal Enfield in the 1940s:designed to be parachuted into war territory, it was characterized by its lightness and agility.This spirit wants to relive today in the new brand.

The first model in the Flying Flea range is called FF-C6 and has a "retro-futuristic" design with a fork and frame in forged aluminum, light and resistant, while the magnesium battery housing reduces weight and improves cooling.

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Flying Flea, Royal Enfield's new electric range © Royal Enfield

At the stand Zero Motorcycle we find Neutrino, one of the six products that the brand wants to launch in the next two years aiming at a price less than 10,000 euros.Neutrino is one concept bike created to offer new opportunities, making products of this kind more accessible in terms of costs, to therefore interact with a new target.

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Neutrino by Zero Motorcycle © Paola Piacentini

The presence of e-bikes is decreasing at Eicma 2024

Certainly less numerous than the last editions, many continue to be present at Eicma e-bikes, think above all for urban use, particularly in cargo version, with increasingly cutting-edge components and modern accessories useful for safety.

Brera bicycles for example, it presents a cargo that focuses on driveability, with a "tail" suitable for carrying up to two children, with a capacity of 60 kilos.The cost is 2,495 euros and will be available from spring.

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At the Fantic stand the entire range of e-bikes © Paola Piacentini

Fantic, a Venetian company, exhibits a wide range of electric bikes from urban trekking to the most extreme mountain.

City and cargo e-bikes designed for urban commuting are also those of Platum that wants to combine style and functionality.

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Platum's cargo bike © Paola Piacentini

E-bikes borrowed from sidecars and motorbikes

In the world of e-bikes, there is no shortage of original ideas such as those proposed by the Neapolitan company Bad Bike which brings the Beach Vintage sidecar with fat tyres, perfect for walks with friends, with the pram on the side which can be put on or taken off if necessary.

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The Bad Bike sidecar © Paola Piacentini

Italmoto, a company specializing in electric two-wheelers, is exhibiting Trionfale, an e-bike clearly derived from motorcycles.It houses a 960Wh battery, fully rechargeable in 4 hours, for a range of 50/80 km, depending on the engine chosen.

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Triumphal © Italmoto

Quadricycles and minicars capture attention at Eicma 2024

Quadricycles are the real novelty of this edition, massively present at Eicma 2024.Let's start from Stellantis which presents the restyling of the Love, L6e approved and therefore with a maximum speed limited to 45 km/h.Under the hood, the 6 kW engine is powered by a 5.5 kWh battery capable of guaranteeing a maximum range of 70 kilometers (cost starting from 8,990 euros).

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Citroen AMI © Paola Piacentini

Stellantis always brings the new Mickey Mouse and Mickey Mouse Turtleneck, accompanied by the educational campaign “Top Club.At school road safety with Fiat”.

Fiat Topolino © Paola Piacentini

Two new electric quadricycles arrive from Mobilize:there Duo – heir to Twizy – together with Bento.In the case of the Duo, it is a electric quadricycle driveable from the age of 14 with an AM license in the 45 version (L6e approved), limited to 45 km/h, and with a B1 or B license from the age of 16 and up in the 80 version (L7e approved), limited to 80 km/h.With a single charge the Duo is able to travel approximately 161 km. Bento, with 149 kilometers of autonomy, is a mini electric commercial vehicle designed for urban logistics, ultra-compact and with a modular storage space.

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Mobilize © Roberto Sposini

Swapa proposes a battery-powered city car for urban use, 2.52 meters long and only 1.34 meters wide (including the side mirror).Driveable with an AM license for ages 14 and up, it is limited to 45 km/h and has a declared range of approximately 100 km (price starting from 18,860 euros).

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Swapa models © Paola Piacentini

The brand Desner Auto presents the new one as a European preview Wuling W300 (which will be marketed as LoJo W300).It's about the first 4-seater electric quadricycle marketed in Italy, with equipment and safety like a higher category car.It is capable of over 200 kilometers of autonomy, guaranteed by a battery of less than 18 kWh, which promises economical supplies both at home and at charging stations (even with "fast" charging).

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The new Wuling W300 © Desner

Motolive:an event within an event at Eicma

In the external area of ​​Eicma you can attend the events for free races with the best drivers of off-road disciplines, to performances by stuntmen, accompanied by music and entertainment on stage where many champions appear.On the track, however, are expected enduro legends like Verona, Freeman, Holcombe and Bolt, the Supercross specialists and many others.Furthermore, there are different freestyle motocross runs, acrobatic trials and the exclusive number of the Buggy Back Flip.
Finally, there is no shortage of test areas, six in total, dedicated to testing small-sized motorcycles and scooters with combustion and electric engines.

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The outdoor area with competitions and entertainment © Eicma

The exhibition “Eicma:110 years of two-wheeled design”

Thirty-six unique motorcycles which have left their mark with their originality and primacy with their shapes, proportions and materials are welcomed inside the Porta Sud conference centre.An opportunity not to be missed with free entry.

Start up and security area

In the pavilion 18 you will find some of the most curious proposals with businesses and startups sector to which Eicma offers an international showcase thanks to the support of ICE, the Agency for the promotion abroad and the internationalization of Italian companies.A less lively space this year than in previous editions but still interesting.Among the initiatives we highlight that of the company Talet-and that proposes the electrical retrofit of the main thermal scooters on the market.Essentially it is a conversion kit that allows you to transform and redevelop an "old" scooter into an electric vehicle, sustainable.The first store to open will be in Rome but the goal is to increasingly broaden the range of action in Italy, involving other cities.

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