Electric motorcycles are no longer niche experiments. In fact, they're fast becoming a practical solution for everyday mobility, especially in countries like India. With its dense cities, sky-high fuel prices, and massive demand for two-wheelers, India has quietly turned into a global leader in small-format EV innovation.
And at the heart of that movement are startups like Oben Electric, based in Bengaluru, which just rolled out its latest model: the Rorr EZ Sigma.
At an introductory price of Rs 127,000 (about $1,520), this thing offers ridiculous value. Like, genuinely insanse levels of value. For that price, you’re getting a sleek e-motorcycle with a five-inch color TFT display, complete with built-in navigation, trip data, music controls, and phone notifications. There’s even a reverse mode to help you wiggle out of tight parking spots. The company even threw in a comfier seat and fresh graphics, including a sharp new Electric Red colorway.
Performance-wise, you’ve got two battery options: 3.4kWh or 4.4kWh, both using LFP battery tech that resists heat better and lasts longer than typical lithium-ion packs. Range is rated at up to 109 miles on the bigger pack, and it charges to 80 percent in just 1.5 hours using a fast charger. Top speed is a strictly-city-only 60 miles per hour (about as fast as a Honda Grom or equivalent mini-moto), and it sprints to 25 miles per hour in a brisk 3.3 seconds. You also get three ride modes: Eco, City, and Havoc, that adjust performance to suit your mood or traffic conditions.
And no, Havoc mode isn’t likely as fast as you think it’ll be.
All that being said, bookings for this super affordable electric commuter are now open for the equivalent of about 36 bucks, and once the promo ends, pricing goes up slightly to $1,760 for the 3.4kWh version and $1,855 for the 4.4kWh one. Still pretty damn cheap, all things considered.
Now here’s the thing, if a bike like this showed up in the US for under two grand, you can bet that people would lose their minds. It’s clean, quick, and smartly equipped for real-world use. At that price, it’s cheaper than most e-bikes—heck, it’s even cheaper than a lot of premium pedal-powered bicycles from the likes of Giant and Trek.
So here’s the big question: if an electric motorcycle this affordable made its way stateside, would you cop one just for the funsies, or would you give it an even bigger role as your daily commuter?
Sources: BikeWale, Oben Electric
