RGNT Motorcycles - Sport Extended electric production models
In late 2022, Swedish EV motorcycle manufacturer RGNT Motorcycles announced the launch of its new Sport Extended (SE) model line-up. Following extensive customer testing of the previously released limited edition SE models, the new, highly customisable Classic SE and Scrambler SE are successfully homologated and ready to silence city streets and coastal boulevards all over the world.
Yes, that's right, you guessed it - these may look like rather nice but rather conventional Roadsters or the like, but in fact RGNT (pron. Regent) have been put on this earth to show us all that electric motorcycles do not need to look like cinder blocks strapped into a skinny frame.
Referencing these two new models, RGNT's CEO Måns Danielsson says: "Both models have matured in design and are true to our self-confident design vision. Both models now have even more in-house developed components."
Founded in 2019 in Sweden, "we aim high," says Danielsson. "Wildly ambitious yet underpinned by a strong vision and in-depth know-how, we plan to silence boulevards, backroads and beaches globally by quickly expanding in a fast-growing bike-tech market.
"highly customisable"
"In shaping our electric future, we honour the great design achievements of the past. Our passion for iconic motorcycle design drives us to put high-end, timeless quality left, right and centre in all our designs. Simply look at our bikes to see what we mean."Bound to disrupt the motorcycle realm, our designs are high-quality, timeless and packed with game-changing innovation. Our quickly expanding family of motorcycles currently consists of the Classic and the Scrambler."
The new SE has several highlights, including new ride modes and an industry-unique One Throttle Drive system with regenerative braking. One Throttle Drive adds new functionality to the gas throttle, easing rider operation - twist and go basically. Twist it the other way (backwards) and it will brake and fuel up the batteries through regenerative braking.
"One Throttle Drive system"
To the existing Power and Range ride modes, RGNT has added a new Boost mode. In Boost the bike temporarily offers a peak performance of +20 kW at the twist of the throttle.
"Both SE models are highly customisable in an easy-to-use online configurator. From fenders to seats, and from tank colours to pads, headlight grills and luggage racks, the possibilities are endless.
"The RGNT engineering team has worked hard to make RGNT ownership even more effortless, more fun and more rewarding. At the core of these efforts sits the all-new RGNT app. Through the app riders can now get real-time updates on charging status and remaining charging time, battery range and bike location.
"The bike itself receives regular over-air updates and the app guides riders in their journey towards ultimate bike maintenance. An important part of this is treating the battery in such a way that it extends its life cycle, besides notifying when predictive maintenance is needed.
"The Human Machine Interface (instrument cluster) is completely redesigned, offering riders a more enhanced connection with the bike, and many more personalisation options. The SE models offer even more punch - improvements have been made to the drivetrain, electro motor and efficiency lead to less generated heat, meaning less wasted energy. The result? More energy available for performance. Nominal power output is upgraded from 8.5 to 9 kWh."
In Europe, the SE Classic has an effective MRSP of €13,495; the No. 1 Scrambler is a little more at €14,495.