NeuWai, the electric motorcycle takes the Silk Road

For a few years now, there has been a flourishing of high-end electric motorcycles, mostly in the sports sector. Today NeuWai is about to debut an electric street motorcycle, and with it a couple of very interesting scooters.

NeuWai is a spin-off brand from Chinese automaker Sunguo Motors, and made its debut at this year's Seoul Motor Show.

MT104

NeuWai has called the MT104 an electric touring motorcycle with a range of 140 km at a maximum speed of 150 km per hour, which doesn't make it exactly suitable for crossings. This despite its equipment: a 19kWh battery, one of the largest in the entire electric vehicle industry.

However, there is no question of comfort: with its decidedly lowered stance (only 69cm), the comfortable front pedals and the wide seat, the MT104 has a decidedly "cruising" appearance.

MF104

The MF104 is built with the same chassis and uses the same 19 kWh battery. Unlike its "little sister", however, it has a little more spice, with an engine that delivers 25 kW continuous and 40 kW peak. This translates into a top speed of 200km per hour, which ranks it pretty high on the speed factor.

Curiously, despite having the same battery and more power, the MF104 also has a bit more autonomy, 150km, I imagine due to the different ergonomics of the seat and the more aerodynamic set-up (suitable for motorway speeds).

Not just motorcycles

NeuWai also has a couple of electric scooters with an "ignorant" and bold futuristic line, as per tradition. They are the CN104 and the CL104.

The smallest, the CN104, comes with a 3.6 kW continuous and 6.6 kW peak motor, and a top speed of 90 km per hour. Definitely faster than its European counterparts. The 45 km range is however limiting, and at this point I would say an Achilles' heel for the entire company. The seat for two people is "cosmetic": the scooter is approved for one person only.

Those who choose the CL104 benefit from a slightly higher maximum speed (100km per hour) and a decidedly easier range, 80 kilometres.

Still no details on the launch price, only on the dates: production and deliveries will start from the first quarter of 2020. For everything else there are specifications on the official website.

What do you think of this new wave of two Chinese electric wheels?

Are they competitive or will they slam their faces with the most expert European productions? There would also be the third way: departure (this one) with lights and shadows, and from the next lap they will be very strong.