Pune-based
Tork Motors is set to launch its much-awaited electric motorcycle T6X, now
renamed as Kratos. Bharat Forge Limited (BFL) is a strategic investor in Tork
Motors through its subsidiary Kalyani Powertrain Ltd. BFL has been a strategic
investor in Tork Motors since early 2018 and it has supported Tork in making
its flagship product ‘Kratos’ ready for the market.
Scheduled
for a virtual launch in the last week of January 2022, Kratos is a product of
six years of extensive research and development. It is the first vertically
integrated electric vehicle in India, that is powered by the company’s
proprietary Tork Liion battery pack with advanced axial flux motor topology for
highest peak power and range.
Kratos
will feature Tork Motors signature TIROS (Tork Intuitive Response Operating
System), the intelligence system that aides urban commuters switch for an
unparallel riding experience. In addition to technical analysis, power
management, real time power consumption, data compilation on every ride, and
range forecasts; TIROS would play a critical role in complementing the rider
and the machine. Kratos is equipped with fast charging capabilities and 4G
telemetry for data and service support.
Kapil
Shelke, CEO and Founder of Tork Motors said, “After years of extensive research
and iterations, we are all set to showcase the India’s first electric
motorcycle - Kratos. As the name indicates, Kratos is personification of
strength and power. It’s not only renamed as Kratos but developed entirely as a
brand-new motorcycle than T6X with notable redesigned frame and styling
achieved by rigorous testing with internal and external teams.”
Kratos
has an improved ergonomics, LED headlight, taillight, and a new version of
split seat for seating comfort to the city rides. The larger battery pack
provides more range and faster charging ability.
Tork
Motors has filed more than 50 patents and designs under IPR (Intellectual
Property Rights) to bolster its R&D and cutting-edge technology since its
inception. Customers can avail online booking facilities right after the
virtual launch of Kratos and bring home the future of personal transport. Tork
Motors is gearing up to deliver the motorcycle which is already high in demand
within a couple of months.