EICMA 2019: Hadin Panther Electric Cruiser Showcased, Launch in 2020

It can charge up to 80 per cent in half an hour and offers a range of 220km on Eco mode

• The bike can be unlocked using the fingerprint scanner on the fuel tank.
• It gets dual-channel ABS as well as TFT screen with smartphone compatibility and navigation. 
• Claimed top speed stands at 130kmph.
• The bike will be manufactured in China.

The Hadin Panther electric cruiser has been showcased at the 2019 EICMA. If you recall, the China-origin, American electric startup gave us a sneak-peek of the bike just a little over a week ago, and now all the details of the bike have been revealed. Hadin says the Panther will be manufactured in China with production slated to commence in the first half of 2020. The brand claims its plant will have an annual manufacturing capacity of 1,500 units in full operation. Hadin plans to sell the bike in European markets with deliveries set to commence next year.

The company claims it has designed and developed its own motor. This 45kW unit is linked to a Panasonic Ternary lithium-ion battery. Transmission is automatic and the power is sent to the rear wheel via a belt drive. Hadin hasn’t revealed the torque figure though, but we reckon it should be pretty high considering it’s an electric motorcycle. The electric cruiser comes with three riding modes: Eco, Normal and Sport. Under the Eco mode, the top speed is limited to 70kmph and the claimed range stands at 220km. Switch to Normal, and the top speed is increased to 100kmph with a claimed range of 180km, which isn’t bad at all. The Sport mode unlocks the bike’s full potential with a top speed of 130kmph to cover 160km.

Using fast charging technology, the Hadin Panther can achieve an 80 per cent charge in just half an hour and a 100 per cent charge in two hours. On the other hand, using a conventional charging outlet will take about six to eight hours for a full charge. The feature list includes an all-LED lighting system as well as a 7-inch TFT screen with smartphone compatibility and navigation. It also gets keyless ignition with a fingerprint sensor built on top of the tank. Using this, Hadin ensures access to multiple users. Plus, there are two HD video cameras: one up front and one at the back. These cameras can record your journey on an SD card, which can be removed and viewed later via the app.

Interestingly, Hadin says the bike’s aluminium frame is welded by hand and the seat is made from a one-piece leatherette. The frame is suspended on inverted fork and a three-step preload adjustable twin shock absorbers at the rear. Bringing this 313kg (kerb) behemoth to a halt are twin front discs with radial calipers and a disc at the rear, with dual-channel ABS as standard.

The ergonomics are properly laidback thanks to the raised, easy-to-reach handlebars and forward-biased floorboards. Overall, the bike isn’t a performance-packed offering but gets a pretty decent range to do your urban commutes and the occasional weekend getaways in style. What remains to be seen is the bike’s reliability, which only time will tell. However, Hadin does offer a 5-year warranty for the battery, which should ensure peace of mind to an extent.