Artisan Kollter ES1-Pro Electric Motorcycle Review 

This is getting close to being a great commuter bike for those of us lucky enough to have their job in a 20 mile radius. Love the removable batteries, the light weight, upside down forks, ergonomics and look of the bike. Only things I don’t like on this are the brakes being linked and not having a 75mph top speed, which I’ve found to be the Goldilocks number for a city commuter. If they manage to bring this to the level of a CRF250M which is my preferred everyday commuter than I’m in.

I had one of the original Evo 3 bikes and it was so much fun as a play thing. It was a great commuter and easily paid for itself because it's far cheaper than the yearly train ticket and a sight more reliable than any UK train service.

Would be interesting to see a comparison between the trail bike version of this and the Sur Ron (Which I already own).

So I was watching a few reviews on these after stumbling across the bike. Watched your particular video, and now there is one on my drive. Great little bike!

Just ordered one, should have next week. Just viewed your vid and another and thought sod it, why not :)

OK for a first timer or someone used to twist'n'go scooters but to convert conventional petrol motorcycle riders to electric bikes they need conventional foot operated rear brake.

Yeah, I would like to have this bike. It looks very good and is fun enough to own. Is there a supermotard out there which compares to the size of this Artisan?

Hi there mate like the review is there any way to D restrict it at all.

If I heard that right, 3-4 k purchase price, then that’s great value compared to nearly all other electric motorcycle options for this kind of range/capabilities.....

For going to work or just popping to Brighton as I live in Crawley, this would be cool.

First company to make an 80 mph top speed, 100 mile range bike at sensible (i.e. same as petrol) price bike wins. Zero are never going to influence much in terms of sales at their price point. We need a UK company like CCM to make one and clear up.

Any plans to test the Horwin CR6 Pro ?

I love it and would buy it as my first bike.

Are the linked brakes just for the UK version? I've never heard of laws regarding that in 'murica.

Like the review is there any other bike that might go about 70mph or at lease 65mph. I am a big guy looking to get an electric motorcycle 125cc power.

Again, well done! Love your candor and approach to your reviews. That said, I think it’s a bit too early in the electric game to really consider that as an option. But I’m open minded.

I have one, drive it every day since last May... so almost 1 year. Covered 7634 km with it (all day excluding some days i took one of my cars and winter) 25km one way country roads.... I can not go full attack all the time but 70km/h works and leaves me with 5-10% rest range back at home.... scary every day... but hey here is the fun =)

How does the Super Soco TC Max compare to this Artisan?

Does the Battery recharge itself whilst on the move .. How many hours does the battery last for ?? Mileage ???

I'm a Construction Safety Inspector, so this bike might be a good solution to the darting around I do from job to job around NYC. I am really thinking about this bike because it seems an easy ride and it is economical.

Actually I would like the street tire on the front and the knobby on the back for traction. I'm used to that configuration.

Good day, I am trying to get an idea of the range at around 30 mile per hour (50KM per hour) in each of the three modes (eco, drive, and sport) Thanks Peter

Curious , I've seen a vid of one of these top 70mph. Kolter tinbot es1 pro, so is the UK version limited somehow ? Or is it no one will admit what its top speed is ?

Does this bike require a special charger in house? Do you have to purchase some kind of adapter or can you just plug it in at home like anything else?

any idea what the 0-60 is approximately?

Scary, breaks skids would worry me! As someone who’s had his bike lose traction on the wet white lines at stop lights. I also had a scare where the back tire lost traction and started to pull forward, front wheel facing straight as the backend tried to pass the front wheel! Had to wiggle to get out of a crash! Glad I had off road experience and lots of riding time!

First thing i done when i got on my sumo from a gsxr with abs was lock the back 🤣 reaply looking into this ev

You should try riding an Energica if you want more sound.

Perfect for London... that 4K would soon pay for it self in saved face masks and travel passes. Charge under desk and your employer pays for fuel... thanks for a good review.

Looks like it has the frame of the fxs.

Im a newby can you regen rear fat hibon this bike

Well if you just consider initial cost then electrics don't have a chance. But in Kolter's case would you say the savings on maintenance and fuel would make up the difference in cost in 2 years?

I ride a 2002 Honda Hornet 600 that I've had since new. I am in my late 50s so I am thinking of something with a bit less power. I would love an electric motorbike but 50 mph and 50 miles of range just isn't enough. I would settle for a 250 equivalent emotorcycle but anything less just wouldn't cut it for me I am afraid.

where can i purchase this same bike? can anyone send a link?

anyone know or have an information on how to de restrict this bike?

what is the cost of a recharge

If the motorcycles are beautiful, I fall in love with them, I have two and I have in mind to acquire the first electric but what I hate is that all the colleagues complain that the car drivers do not respect them but the reality is we do not respect them and that is It hurts others because when they are involved in an accident, they usually blame the car drivers are responsible.

Available in America from us!

I already have an order prepared for me. I'm here to do a bit of dreaming during the wait.

Tbh.. It is slightly underpowered to what Tinbot offers, they .sell it as 11kw . Same battery tho.. I am contemplating on buying this for my fast food deliveies because of it's size - road presence..! But mainly dual batteries are arou d 60ah that 5kw something stored energy.! I deally I would need 7 to 9 kwr on a safe side.. If I do end up getting one might as well build custom pack and disable combined brakes..

Why are there 2 brake levers? It's electric so it doesn't have a clutch, and he said that one lever operates both the front and rear brake. So what is the second lever for??? I have watched several videos on this bike now and still no one has explained this.

These at least have a much better price point than the Zero's. I did the maths (?) and spend about $500 on petrol a year commuting during the 7 months I can typically ride. That would take me 20 years to recoup the price of the Zero FXS 7.2.

Seems like it'd make a good starter bike for a 16/17 year old to get a feel for riding. I'd be tempted to pick one up to start learning especially at that price. Then sell it half a year/a year later and get a proper petrol one. Only issue is I'm not sure how well they'd hold their value second hand vs a petrol bike

super essai !

I love electric bikes, but my old 500 is characterful, frugal and pretty nippy and cost me a grand. I'm really looking forward to the Japanese finally getting into the market and I'm firmly keeping my fingers crossed that some great electric bikes will be released. At the moment any electric bike would HAVE to be a second bike and it's a lot of money to pay for that.

We are Dealer in italy for Tinbot. very good Motorcycle

My review after I receive this bike and test it in 115f temperatures will tell me how well the Samsung lithium batteries work in hit temps.Generally lithium is finicky for charging in hot and cold environments,and discharge can be low in cold temps.Im curiouse to see how well the Samsung bats take a charge after they are near discharged and have been in the heat.I suppose the stuff fork he talked about was due to the dirt bike conversion option.The sound does sound bad ass for sure from this bike during acceleration.It seems very nimble in traffic.I haven't seen many reviews of the banshee upgraded dirt bike,and how well it holds up to the constant off road use,such as any loose or broken parts,how well the fork,shocks and tires hold up to dirt bike conditions.Generally any bike I've had has gotten trashed quicker when used off road,and gets much dirtier.Time will tell.

Well I've gone and done it.. Ha Ha I went and purchased one this morning!.... I cant wait to get on it and have some fun....oooh yeah love it already...So far all it's done is empty my bank account ish....haha

The 2022 Kawasaki klx300sm is a couple hundred more, has twice the range, over 100 miles to a tank that only costs about $6 to fill up. Has a higher top speed and makes brap noises. I do love the idea of an electric motocross bike tho, less maintenance, can ride in city limits without angry neighbors and just plug it up overnight and role. I really wish someone builds on what Alta started. Or builds one off the 2022 Yamaha yz450f, it's by far the best gas powered bike for amateur and pro riders, chassis and suspension are perfect, an electric powerplant would be dope in one.

It seems great, but the chain drive is still a weak point. Probably stretches and needs lubrication. Would be nice if they just also offered it with the off-road tires without the street. Could maybe save a few hundred dollars that way. I would still want it to be road legal. But at the speed it travels it seems like the knobby tires would be fine.

7:00 the mini van decides to turn and turns him into a pavement carpet

Interesting bike, thank you for the review. Although I'd expect better quality for this price and defo do not agree with the "built for price" sentiment as one could get an Aprilia RS 125 for this kind of money and that bike packs some neat technology in a polished package, although petrol. Remember this competes with the 125s, not the big bikes with big price tags. Electrics should be simple to build, even bicycle manufacturers can ace it. The battery is a rip-off though. I asked Artisan how much for a spare battery cell for this one and I was told an eye-watering £980 + VAT per cell. So £1960 + VAT is the dual cell set's worth if you need to replace them. That's a write-off right there, lol. What is the expected life of these? 1000 charge cycles they say before losing range, so that's about 50000 Km realistically. Give or take.

Electric bikes will be the only option one day. If I am atill riding I look forward to them, but not yet. A couple more tech generations required.

The only problem with this bike is recharging. £4000 is an OK price for 80-100 range (plenty of bike have small ranges) and 60mph is fine if you don't motorways . . . but that 3 hour charge time is a real problem. If it had a quick charge function where I could plug it into a standard EV charge port and get 80% charge in around 15 munites would really allow you to plan some day trips . . . 1.5 to 2 hours riding and a 15 minute break seems like a good trade off for an electric bike.

That’s strictly a European EV company. Will they be setting up shops in the United States?

Affordable but main concern is the top speed for A road and dual carriageways. Want at least 60mph which my KTM duke 125 can do all day 😺😺

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This was a good review; I like your commentary. I'm about all things electric. My vehicle, my yard tools, my pedal bikes; everything electric. I agree, the Harley, it's too expensive; the Zero it too is expensive. I've been looking for something to replace my "ICE" bike. This might be it. Again, good review. Thank You.

oh no... the law is saying bikes have to have front and rear linked now? As bikers we are trained to use back and front independently. I have never once in many years of riding ever lost control or locked a wheel... and I have once even ridden over ice (caught me off guard and I realised I couldnt get off the bike or I'd slip anyway). Linking brake would probably make me likely to crash tbh. Maybe one could get a mech to de-link them if its not against the law?

Nice bike but like most of these "mid" electric bikes, it won't do over 100kph so is dangerous on the motorway and highway. Plenty os real commuters which cost a lot less. At least it has a proper linkage rear suspension.

Good review but I am still not really into electric bikes yet.

I have the Kollter Banshee. $7K. Biggest problem/challenge is you want charge batts in the bike. If you live in a 3rd floor apt. Like me, it is a major ordeal to take out, haul, and charge in you apt. Have a house or access to a plug at work. It is tall. If you are less than 6 ft. Sit on one first. Good looking, lots of compliments. Well made, some cheesy things but mostly over built. Besides that, good bike for half the price of a Zero.

Any dependable used Japanese motorcycle would make a better real life commuter. So you would have to want an electric option. Their future is just beginning ,it is a less expensive start .

Summit or jegs

nobody ever mentions how all e-motos have terribly uncomfortable seats.

Samsung battery ahmmm! Note series ahmmm! Boom!

It's 6.6hp. May as well get a 50cc bike.

I don‘t think the the Zero SR/F should be the comparison in any case. If compared to a Zero, then it should be compared to the FXS/FXE. Then your at least comparing two supermotards and the price difference is “less” dramatic. What makes electric motorcycles so fun, is the torque. So it’s questionable if anyone who owns a petrol bike would even consider an electric motorcycle, if the typical acceleration from an electric bike is missing. I own a Kawa Z650 and a Zero FXS, if the Zero wouldn’t have as punch as it does (0-60 in 3,8 Sec every time and even more impressive is how it just continues to push from 40-85), I would of never considered an electric motorcycle. If it wasn’t for Zero motorcycles with their known punch and range, I would of likely never changed my perspective on electric motorcycles. Luckily I tested a Zero and I’m certain that electric is the future. I fear that these less powerful e-commuters, may make it hard for the typical powerful electric motorcycles to stand their ground. this is likely to lead to Petrol motorcycle riders, thinking that e-motorcycles are lacking power and range, which isn’t the case anymore. The only problem e-motorcycles are facing right now, is the price issue but I’m sure this with drastically change in the near future. Otherwise thanks for the great video, keep up the good work. 👌🤙

Still can't import them into Australia and we still have speed limits that would drain the battery a lot faster. There really is no point with the govenrment policy the way it is on the taxes that these vehilces attract. You triple your amounts in pounds and double the USD value fo these bikes. That and most of the power to charge the bikes will still come from coal powered plants - which keeps our electricity costs down.

good for 60 miles :) time to close that video :)

I will be doing away with that combined braking buisness aswell....and yes I bought the off road kit aswell....

Pretty aggressive weaving through traffic like that.

Ur driven needs eork

Combined brakes are a recepie for disaster..! Rear brake always should be sepperate and most of the time it is used fir slow control especially u turn.! If front get also engaged on u turn you hit the ground dry or wet.! The silliest idea ever.. Why not abs.. Atkeast that useful.

I'm looking for a commuter bike, becouse it is cheap. That tic's all the boxes. Minimum speed: 80km/p, my commute is 50km's, so in cold wether i am guessing 100km range should be ok, and it should be CHEAP

I have onyx rcr n I think it could be better but it’s definitely better than this bike !..

Fact number 1 Not available in Australia, 2 Cannot be imported into Australia, 3 Made in China (I would prefer them to be made elsewhere due to the hassle the CCP is) 4 Most of the EVs avaiable in Australia carry more taxes because they are they so expense.

For those on L plates and a short commute, say up to 10 mile, at town centre traffic speeds, it looks okay. However it's £4k, so a learner could get a very good brand new petrol 125 , top speed of about 70, with ABS, decent handling, a range of nearly 300 miles, and the semi blind drivers might hear it coming. Running costs on petrol 125s aren't exactly high. Nope , not for me yet, even as an inner city commuter, a petrol 125 looks a better bet than this bike. The Zero A1 bike looks good, but at £10 to £11K that's too expensive. If you already have your "A" licence, and something like the Street Twin , why bother with this as a second bike? £4k is a lot of tweaks to the Street Twin, or maybe the cash to swap it for a second hand Speed Twin. All that said, borrowing someone else's bike like this, does look like fun :)

1st..

If you are trying to sell this bike then 4:18 didn’t help….

Wake up. ...the power comes from coal power stations

60 miles is no good for me. I’m out. Sorry.

God it's ugly 😓

Don’t buy. Piece of crap. You get what you pay for. Or in this case you get even less. Bought one it has never worked. I’m out 7k. And have never ridden 1

KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE HADLE BARS YOU`RE PUTTING OTHER PEOPLES LIVES IN DANGER!!

Hi Stephane... I would say the build quality isn't great and parts a hard to get. The specs don't match real world riding. Top speed 52mph at a push. Difficult if lots of speed changes. Geographically, low power on hills speed drops. So be careful on busy roads. Batteries are 800 cycles but replacing them both you could buy another bike. 0:00 Switches like indicators are small and not very convenient as you have to swith it back to the middle there is no cancil middle click. The back light doesn't come on if the day lights are on. It needs a rear foot brake. They are a round trip pony of about 30ish miles and take 3-4 hours to charge. You can't buy the oil over the counter for the transfer box, I only found it on amazon the oil stinks. The manuel does not match the sump capacity for the actual amount of oil needed. If you follow the manuel it will be over filled. There is some storage so some what practical. Can go off road and if you can get them a set of mx wheels and tires. ​@stephanefiore4585