Honda Unveils the Original 3-Win Striemo Scooter
This page is translated from the original post "Honda dévoile la trottinette originale 3 roues Striemo" in French.
- 13/06/2022 15:00
Already involved in various modes of mobility, Honda will arrive in Europe with its 3-wheeled electric scooters Striemo.
When it comes to multi-modal mobility, Honda is well positioned in the field. From the electrified car to airplanes, including motorcycles, boats, and even lawnmowers, the Japanese manufacturer covers many means of transportation and technologies. However, it had not yet entered the electric scooter market.
A triple-scooter?
The launch of such a device is not done alone by Honda. The Japanese company relies on a startup Ignition, which has become the new subsidiary Striemo. This entity has developed an electric scooter but not like any other. Equipped with three wheels, including two at the back, it aims for better stability than other models on the market. It must be said that precarious balance is a factor in accidents for this type of mobility, where the injury rate is the highest according to a PLOS study.
Thus, the electric scooter Striemo is based on a wider platform. It allows riders to face forward to the road, eliminating the need to put one foot in front of the other. This base is connected to the rest of the machine capable of tilting sideways, which Honda claims would “reduce the risk of falling”.
An expensive scooter for 2023 in France
More specifically, the Honda Striemo measures 109 cm in length, 48 cm in width, with handlebars reaching 1.18 meters high. Weighing up to 20 kg, the electric scooter can still reach 25 km/h, the regulated speed in France. It also offers two other modes at 6 and 15 km/h, and can support a maximum weight of only 120 kg.
Its battery, located in the column and removable, has a low capacity. It only allows for 30 kilometers of range per full charge, and recharges in three and a half hours.
The Striemo scooter is initially available for home delivery in Japan. Honda has been selling it since June 13 in a special version priced at 260,000 yen, roughly 1,855 euros. Hopefully, the price will be less elitist when it arrives in Europe. It plans to cover France and Germany, in addition to the United States.
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