At INR 36,000, the PRO-I EVO is the most affordable Ducati ever to surface on earth
Ducati: a motorcycle brand that is simply not made for everyone. The Italian premium motorcycle brand manufacturers motorcycles that are found in the showrooms with hefty price tags. However, the world finally has a Ducati that is quite cheap; INR 36,000 to be precise. Yes, at INR 36,000, one can purchase the Ducati seen in the picture above this article. It is not a motorcycle, not a full-fledged scooter but a kid’s scooter that runs on electricity.
So, is it cheap? The answer is yes and no. Why would a person from a middle-class family purchase the PRO-I EVO? After all, it is more like a toy that is great for kids and college-goers. Developed by the Urban e-Mobility division of Ducati, this scooter is an all-right product for getting medicines from a nearby shop or for a joyride with friends in the neighbourhood.
Powered by a 280Wh battery, the PRO-I EVO runs on a 350W motor that is as silent as a ninja. Small yet powerful because the PRO-I EVO can hit a top speed of 25 kilometres per hour which is a considerable speed for a vehicle of such a small size. Not to forget, one can always use his or her legs to increase the speed as it is done on a conventional motorless scooter.
The scooter is a Ducati and therefore; it is laden with several high-tech features. The EVO is equipped with three riding modes such as eco, D and S. In the eco mode, the scooter reaches up to six kilometres per hour and in the D mode; it does 20 kilometres per hour. Finally, the top 25 kilometres per hour speed is achieved in the S mode. Oh, and did we mention about its cruise control feature?
Moving on, it is armed with LED indicators, a digital instrument panel with a coloured screen and more lights here and there for additional safety at night. To bring the 12 kilograms scooter to a standstill from 25 kilometres per hour, there is an e-brake on the front whereas the rear wheel has a disc brake.
Easy to fold, the scooter can be tucked inside a small closet or in the back of a car. In fact, one can also carry it in a bag-pack. Made of aluminium alloy, the scooter can carry a maximum payload of 100 kilograms. Not to overlook, the scooter has inflatable tyres of 8.5 inches as well. Last but not least, this so-called cheap Ducati is unlikely to enter the price-sensitive Indian market.
