Kolhapur-based KAW Veloce Motors has set up a new two-wheeler enterprise in India named MotoHause which presently comprises two brands– Brixton and VLF. Like Brixton, VLF has an Italian identity but its scooters are manufactured by Taizhou Velocifero Vehicle Co. Ltd, which is based in Zhejiang, China.
The Italian two-wheeler brand has now introduced its first product in India. Carrying a unique nameplate called “Tennis”, the new electric scooter is priced at Rs 1.30 lakh (ex-showroom) which makes it a direct rival to the likes of Ola S1 Pro, Bajaj Chetak, TVS iQube S, Vida V1, and Ather 450X. The scooters will be produced at KAW’s facility in Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
Deliveries of the VLF Tennis are slated to commence from 25 November onwards and will be available for sale across all MotoHaus retail outlets. Speaking of which, MotoHaus is currently in process of setting up its premium outlets in Tier 1 and Tier 2 centres of the country including Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Jaipur, Chennai, Ahmedabad and Goa. The company intends to open 20 dealerships by the end of 2025.
VLF Tennis (Image: Express Drives)
VLF Tennis: Specs & features
Powering the VLF Tennis is a humber 1.5kW motor that churns out 157 Nm of peak torque. This motor is energised by a 2.5 kWh battery that promises a range of 130 km on a single charge. Top speed of the scooter is claimed to be 65 kmph. The scooter comes with a 720 watt AC charger as standard.
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Like the powertrain, the hardware employed on the battery-powered scooter is simple. The VLF Tennis is based on a high tensile steel frame which sits on telescopic hydraulic front forks and rear monoshock. Braking duties are carried out by hydraulic disc brakes at both ends. The scooter rides on 12-inch alloy wheels wrapped with 110/80 tubeless tyres at both ends.
VLF Tennis features (Image: MotoHaus)
In terms of features, the VLF Tennis comes equipped with LED headlight and taillight, a 5-inch TFT instrument panel, and an underseat storage which is good enough to hold a half-face helmet. There are three ride modes on offer: Eco, Comfort, and Sport. Interestingly, the Tennis tips the weighing scales at just 88 kg.
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