Renault is a renowned global brand in the passenger vehicle industry but you wouldn’t associate the French company with a two-wheeler. Hence, visitors at the ongoing Paris Motor Show were surprised when they saw a motorcycle parked at the Renault pavilion.
Called the Heritage Spirit Scrambler, this bike is a production-spec model which will soon hit the European roads. Priced at EUR 23,450 approx. Rs 21.2 lakh), the bike has been designed by Ateliers HeritageBike, a start-up based in Annecy. The objective of this showcase was to promote more startups at the local level in France.
Heritage Spirit Scrambler details
As the name suggests, the Heritage Spirit is a scrambler with neo-retro design elements. Inspired by 1980s design, the scrambler incorporates a futuristic theme while retaining the old-school classic styling cues. For instance, the shape of the fuel-tank appears to be retro but the livery and graphics are very modern.
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Renault Ateliers Heritage
Other notable styling elements include a single-piece saddle with a ribbed pattern, a rectangular LED brake lamp, an ovular LED headlamp, bar-end mirrors, short front and rear fenders, and wire-spoke 17-inch wheels shod with knobby tyres. The battery plonked within the chassis as the stress member for the frame instead of a conventional petrol engine.
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The Heritage Spirit Scrambler is available in two variants: a 50cc equivalent and a 125cc equivalent, the latter being priced at EUR 24,950 (approx. Rs 22.74 lakh). The base trim can clock a top speed of 45 kmph which makes it eligible for AM driving licence in Europe for riders aged sixteen or above. On the other hand, the 125cc equivalent can clock a 99 kmph top speed and costs EUR 24,950. This version will require an A1 licence or an extension of B196 car driving licence.
Coming to its specs, the base variant is powered by a 4kW motor which pushes out 240 Nm of torque.
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