STOW, OH – Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America is proud to announce that the Avon Roadrider tires have been selected as original equipment for the new electric-powered Enertia Powercycle motorcycle. Recently featured on NBC Nightly News in the "Our Planet" segment (
http://www.brammo.com/follow/), the Enertia, manufactured by Brammo in Ashland, Oregon, is capable of traveling 15,000 miles on $85 worth of electricity. The Enertia weighs about 280 pounds and offers the mid-size motorcyclist a fun and responsive ride that is good for the environment. Currently sold exclusively through Best Buy®, the Enertia starts at around $8,000.
The Avon Roadrider was a great choice for the new Enertia because the Roadrider is ideal for mid-size street motorcycles. The Roadrider has a speed rating of 149 mph, a large contact patch for excellent grip and responsiveness, and a comprehensive range of 32 available sizes. http://www.avonmoto.com/products/roadrider.
"We are very excited about Brammo's selection of the Roadrider tires for this new electric-powered motorcycle," said Sukoshi Fahey, Sales & Marketing Manager, Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America. "This vehicle is revolutionary in its design. We feel it will have a big impact on the motorcycle industry, and we are really pleased to be involved."
About Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America
Avon Motorcycle Tyres North America based in Stow, Ohio, markets and sells Avon brand motorcycle tires in the United States and Canada. Avon motorcycle tires are designed and manufactured for street and racing applications, from ultra wide tires featuring snakeskin sidewalls to ultra-high performance hypersport-bike tires. Avon's long history and heritage of innovation reaches back more than 100 years. Based in Melksham, England, Avon tires are built to perform and are engineered to high standards incorporating the latest in cutting-edge technology. For more information visit: http://www.avonmoto.com.