Most Bangladeshis look for commuter motorcycles such as the Akij Ponkhiraj. This is because, commuter motorcycle consumes less fuel. But the best thing about the Akij Ponkhiraj is that it is an electric motorcycle. This motorcycle does not consume fuel at all. Electric commuter motorcycles are very rare in the world, and almost nonexistent in Bangladesh. However, the Akij Ponkhiraj is a breath of fresh air in the industry. 

Akij Group is one of the largest Bangladeshi industrial conglomerates. Akij Motors is one of the largest automotive companies in Bangladesh. They have been successfully operating and innovating the Bangladeshi automotive scene since a long time. They are one of the first companies to introduce fully functional electric motorcycles made in Bangladesh. Akij Motors Ltd are also popular for their trucks.

Key Features:

The Akij Ponkhiraj is one of the first commercially available Bangladeshi made electric motorcycle. This scooter looks like a commuter scooter. It gets the pipe handlebar, the large tank design, the sporty headlight design. This scooter looks very good and overall, it is very interesting to ride as well. 

The Akij Ponkhiraj does not come with any chain sprocket. This means this is a rear motor driven motorcycle. This allows the scooter to more efficient, but less fast. Which means, that this scooter maybe slower than the Akij Durbar or the Akij Durdanto, but it will be more efficient than both of those scooters. The no fuel system also allows the scooter to be more eco-friendly. 

The Akij Ponkhiraj comes in only two colors. They are: 

1. Red.
2. Orange.

The Akij Ponkhiraj is quite stylish, as it has a few attractive decals.

The Akij Ponkhiraj comes with a fairly good brake, suspension, and tire setup. The overall setup is as good as a traditional motorcycle. This makes this scooter better than almost all electric scooters. 

Another factor of electric scooters is the sound. Electric scooters virtually have no sound at all, which prevents the pollution of sound. 

Physical Attributes:

The Akij Ponkhiraj comes in a good low saddle height, which the scooter will find it easy to approach. The overall scooter is quite small, which allows it to squeeze through the traffic. This scooter has a fairly smaller body. 

The height, length, and width of the Akij Ponkhiraj are virtually unknown. From a visual standpoint, the scooter is expected to be similar to most commuter scooters. The weight of the Akij Ponkhiraj is about 92kg, which is quite less, and it makes the bike quite easy to maneuver. 

Motor and drive:

 The Akij Ponkhiraj is an electric motorcycle. This means that the scooter’s power is not much. The scooter is expected to pump out about power may not seem much, but the scooter’s power and torque will be enough for the city. The scooter is expected to have a range of about 65-75km. This allows it to be powerful enough for heights. The scooter has a total power of about 1200W and has a battery that will charge in around 5-6hours. 

The scooter does not get any gear, which makes it very easy to ride and learn. The scooter’s top speed is expected to be around 55kmph (company claim).

Brakes, Suspensions, and Wheels:

The Akij Ponkhiraj comes with a single disc braking system. The front of the scooter gets a disc brake, which is great, as it helps the braking and has better braking performance than a drum brake. The rear wheel gets a drum braking system, which is a bit disappointing, but is accepted. The overall braking of the bike is improved with a CBS system; however, the bike does not get any CBS.  

The Akij Ponkhiraj comes with basic telescopic suspensions at the front and dual shocks at the rear. The front telescopic suspension is expected to perform decently just like most scooters. The rear dual shock suspension is expected to perform decently on the bumpy roads. However, the scooter may not perform as well in the corners. 

The Akij Ponkhiraj comes with a very unique tire setup. The front tire and rear tires are 3-10 sections. The tire setup may not be the best setup out there, as this kind of tire setup has not been tested or tried out. However, for a scooter with this power, it will be enough. 

Target Audience:

The Akij Ponkhiraj is for the young generation and the youngsters of Bangladesh. This scooter is great for people who wants a commuting scooter for themselves, and also wants to get a scooter which will not harm the environment. The scooter is for the people who care for the earth and also wants a bit of style. 

Competitors:

The competitors of commuter electric scooter aren’t much, but there are other scooters that are in this range. They are: 

1. Runner Skooty 110.
2. Pegasus Victory 80.
3. Roadmaster Rex. 
4. H Power Start 80. 

The Akij Ponkhiraj is a “Ponkhiraj” (Pegasus) electric scooter. This scooter holds up to its name with its features and the specifications. The Akij Ponkhiraj is one of the few commuter electric scooter. This makes it quite unique and desirable.