Mugen E-Rex is a dirt bike of the electric age

Advait Berde
Moneycontrol News

Japanese automobile maker Honda has a long-running performance division named Mugen. While Mugen does not manufacturer cars of its own, the E-Rex is the company’s second electric motorcycle after Shinden Hachi, which is an all-electric Isle of Man TT race bike.
Supposedly based on Honda’s CRF line of motocross bikes, the Mugen E-Rex is an all-electric dirt bike with a minimalistic design. It has a white body with a red seat that sports the Honda insignia. The side fairings are shaped like a rib-cage, while the fuel tank is replaced with extensions which look like the bones of a dinosaur.

This pre-historic design is constant throughout the motorcycle, with the tail section having a zig-zag edged licence plate. Apart from being aesthetically appealing, this design also helps in reducing aerodynamic drag, which is a feat on motocross motorcycles. The bodywork has also given the name “Rex” to the bike.

Considering it belongs to the Honda family, the Mugen E-Rex is a brainchild of Honda’s experience in off-road motorsports and Mugen’s performance parts. Hence, the E-Rex will get a powertrain and a battery pack from Mugen, while borrowing long travel Showa suspension components from Honda.

The E-Rex is still in its conceptual stage and could make its debut in the coming days.