Kiwi Rider March 2022 Vol.2 | Page 15

sector - KTM AG - the Greenger x Honda is available with a spare battery , which can be swapped out quickly to keep the groms riding and happy . The chassis looks inspired by the ICE powered CRFs we ’ re more familiar with , with high-quality components like a twin-spar aluminium frame , tapered aluminium handlebar , front and rear hydraulic disc brakes with petal-style rotors , adjustable aluminium brake levers and 12-inch aluminium wheels wrapped in Kenda tyres . Keeping the kids in contact and in control is a 33mm telescopic fork and a DNM shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping while front- and rear-wheel travel is listed at 99mm and 210mm respectively . The package is wrapped in classic Honda red plastic bodywork with blue-and-white graphics mimicking those of the rest of Honda ’ s CRF lineup . The CRF-E2 is set to be available exclusively through American Honda ’ s nationwide network of participating Powersports dealerships . “ We ’ re pleased to partner with Greenger Powersports to offer an innovative , approachable electric dirt bike to our customers and dealers ,” said Bill Savino , American Honda Senior Manager of Customer Engagement . “ One of Honda ’ s mission statements is ‘ ensuring the joys for the next generation ,’ and the CRF-E2 clearly aligns with that objective . We look forward to working together with Greenger to grow motorcycling well into the future .” We ’ ve had no official word from the New Zealand Honda motorcycle distributors , Blue Wing Honda , as to whether we might see the CRF-E2 make its way down under , but we ’ ve got our fingers crossed the quiet little ripper will one day tear up a track near you .
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