KICKSTARTS 2022 Royal Enfield Scram 411 Indian FTR Championship Edition Can-Am to Launch Electric Motorcycles Greenger x Honda CRF-E2 Electric Dirtbike Americade Returns in June

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2022 Royal Enfield Scram 411

THE NEW SCRAM 411 brings scrambler styling to Royal Enfield’s Himalayan adventure bike platform, which was updated for 2022. It’s powered by an air-cooled 411cc single-cylinder engine carried in a chassis designed by Harris Performance, a subsidiary of Royal Enfield. The lightweight Scram 411 is said to have comfortable ergonomics and strike a balance between on-road agility and capability on trails.

The Scram 411 features long-travel suspension (7.8/7.1 inches front/rear), generous ground clearance, and a reasonably low 31.9-inch seat height. It rolls on 19-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels shod with tube-type dual-sport tires. Each wheel has a single-disc brake with ABS.

Scrambler styling elements include fork gaiters, a small aluminum skid plate, a round headlight, and a flat motocross handlebar. A centerstand is standard equipment. Essential information is provided by an analog speedometer paired with a multifunction digital display.

The Scram 411 is a global model that ’s scheduled to arrive in the U.S. in late summer/early fall. Pricing and colors are TBD.

Indian FTR Championship Edition

INDIAN MOTORCYCLE celebrates its flat-track racing legacy with the launch of the FTR Championship Edition. Limited to 400 units globally, it allows race fans from around the world to join the Indian Wrecking Crew in celebration of the team’s five consecutive American Flat Track championships.

Since the debut of the FTR750 in 2017, an Indian Motorcycle Racing factory rider has won the championship every year in the sport’s premier class. The 2022 Indian Wrecking Crew has an all-star roster, including 2021 SuperTwins Champion Jared Mees, two-time champion Briar Bauman, and the team’s newest member, the winningest rider in American Flat Track Singles history, Shayna Texter-Bauman.

Inspired by the FTR750, the FTR Championship Edition has a race paint scheme and a commemorative Indian Motorcycle Racing bezel with each championship season on display. The limited-edition FTR features premium components, including Brembo brakes, fully adjustable suspension, a titanium Akrapovič exhaust, a ProTaper aluminum handlebar, and a long list of carbon fiber parts.

Its 1,203cc liquid-cooled V-Twin produces 120 horsepower and 87 lbft of torque, and electronic features include selectable ride modes, wheelie control with rear lift mitigation, stability control, traction control, cornering ABS, and a 4.3-inch digital touchscreen display. The limited-edition F TR is equipped with a 19-inch front/18-inch rear wheelset with flat track-inspired Dunlop tires, rather than the 17-inchers on most other FTRs. MSRP is $16,499.

Can-Am to Launch Electric Motorcycles

BRP HAS ANNOUNCED that its Can-Am brand, which currently includes Spyder and Ryker three-wheelers and four-wheeled ATVs and side-by-sides, will return to its motorcycle roots. To mark the 50th anniversary of Can-Am, BRP will launch a family of electric two-wheel motorcycles.

“With the motorcycle industry shifting to electric, we saw an opportunity to reclaim our motorcycle heritage and re-enter the market,” said José Boisjoli, President and CEO of BRP. “This new product category is extremely important to us, and we are thrilled that Can-Am motorcycles are the first EV models in BRP’s electric lineup to be confirmed to consumers. Many of us have very fond memories of riding the early dirtbike models, and now we look forward to building on the rich history of the Can-Am brand to inspire and impress a new generation of motorcyclists and electric vehicle enthusiasts.”

BRP says the first all-electric motorcycles will be available in mid-2024. Based on the teaser photo, the lineup will include a roadster and an adventure bike. The vehicles on the right are harder to identify but may include a cruiser and an all-electric Spyder or Ryker.

The first Can-Am motorcycle was introduced in 1973, and the brand became a force in motocross and endurance racing. Half a century later, BRP says its electric motorcycles have been developed with many different riders in mind, and they will be well-suited for everyday commuting and recreational on- and off-road riding.

Greenger x Honda CRF-E2 Electric Dirtbike

Americade Returns in June

GREENGER POWERSPORTS has collaborated with American Honda to create the CRF-E2, an electric dirtbike for kids. It’s an officially licensed product built by Greenger and available through Honda powersports dealers for $2,950.

Driven by a low-voltage (48V) BLDC electric motor with an inner rotor, the CRF-E2 produces a maximum of 3.4 hp and 18.4 lb-ft of torque, and power output can be switched between two levels to adapt for varying skill and experience levels. The lithium-ion battery has a range of approximately 2 hours with a full charge. It can be fully charged in 4 hours, or 2.5 with the optional quick-charge system. Greenger also offers a spare battery that can be swapped out in seconds.

The CRF-E2 has a twin-spar aluminum frame, a tapered aluminum handlebar, front and rear disc brakes with petalstyle rotors, adjustable aluminum brake levers, and 12-inch aluminum wheels with Kenda knobby tires. The suspension includes a 33mm telescopic fork and a DNM shock with adjustable preload and rebound damping, with 3.9 inches of travel at the front and 3.8 inches at the rear.

With adjustable hand levers and the ability to alter seat height between 24.8 and 25.5 inches, the CRF-E2 physically accommodates a range of riders weighing 99 pounds or less. Thanks to red plastic bodywork and blue-and-white graphics mimicking those of Honda Performance dirtbikes like the CRF450R and CRF250R, kids can make believe they’re a Team Honda HRC champion.

HELD LAST SEPTEMBER due to the pandemic, the 39th annual Americade Motorcycle Touring Rally returns to its usual summer time slot this year, scheduled for June 7-11 in Lake George, New York. Americade is a rider’s rally, with hundreds of miles of scenic roads throughout the Adirondack Mountains of New York and the Green Mountains of Vermont. The family-friendly rally kicks off Monday, June 6, with the Rider-sponsored Opening Celebration. The rally officially begins on Tuesday, June 7, and runs through Saturday, June 11, with a full schedule of guided and self-guided rides, demo rides by major manufacturers, and vendors at the Tour Expo. There will be nightly entertainment, boat cruises on the lake, plenty of bike and people watching on the streets of Lake George Village, and much more. For more information, visit americade.com.