Trilix E-Bike Looks Like a Compact Version of an Italian Superbike With a Price To Match

If the name Moto Parilla sounds familiar to you, then you have a good idea of what to expect from the Trilix. However, if this manufacturer is new to you, this article should help you grasp how this team likes to roll. Heck, check out their Ultra Carbon as another example of what comes flying off the Parilla assembly lines.

Anytime we look at a bicycle, be it a luxury one like the Trilix, or any other cruiser grandma may be riding, we need to consider the sort of terrain it's designed for, and this urban warrior is prepared precisely for that; the urban landscape. Time to explore just the kind of lifestyle you can lead with this EV.

Now, right from the start, you can tell that there's something a tad different about the frame for this bike, and the reason is that Parilla employs an array of automotive design techniques to create each bike they offer, and the Trilix is no different. Heck, the first moment I saw this machine, I asked myself if Ducati wasn't in on the action; they aren't, but the Italian racing heritage is as clear as day.

There's a ton of functionality integrated into that aluminum tube cage, too; it's not just for strength. Remember, it's designed to be an urban companion, and that means quite a bit. For example, as you ride to work, you may want to have a place to set your bag or laptop. Well, to the front of the bike, owners can add a massive cargo bag that looks suitable for everything I just mentioned and then some.

As you continue to look at this EV, you may also notice that the frame has another bag mounted between the rider's legs. Well, without much to go on, I realized that this bag is indeed a battery pack, and because it's set low and wide, the bike should feel rather balanced. The addition of 16-inch or 20-inch tires also brings you lower to the ground even further.

Once you've arrived at work, you'll be confronted with a typical situation that most folks encounter, having to climb into an elevator with a hunk of aluminum and lithium that weighs an undefined amount. Without further ado, you simply start unblocking levers, pulling pins, and before your eyes, you'll be able to reduce the bike down a fraction of its initial size, achieved by dropping the steering column and seat tube.

Diving further into all that is the Trilix, we also need to consider the motor and battery system that this machine bears. Well, powering this trinket is a mid-mounted motor from Bofeili with either 250 watts or 350 watts of power, but there's no indication of top speed (typically dictated by local laws and regulations) or torque. As for the battery pack, LG cells with 15 amp hours of power. Here too, the range isn't revealed.

At the end of the day, a major selling point for any urban EV is its price, and depending on the dealership you use to acquire your Trilix, expect to pay anywhere from £2,500 ($2,950 at current exchange rates) and up, depending on the sort of extras or packages that are added to this e-bike. The question is: would you spend that much on an e-bike with a frame that looks ripped right off of a superbike? Give it some serious thought.