2022 Volcon Grunt is a chonky-wheeled off-road fun machine – Roadshow [CNET]

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It’s not street-legal, but who needs pavement with tires this big?

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2022 Volcon Grunt

The Grunt is the first product from electric powersports startup Volcon.

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Its an off-road-only trail bike aimed at outdoor enthusiasts, rather than traditional motorcyclists.

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The bike features a 25-kilowatt motor that produces 75 pound-feet of torque.

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It also packs either a 2.0 or 2.3-kilowatt-hour lithium battery pack good for 75 miles of range.

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The Grunt features upside-down non-adjustable forks and a rear monoshock.

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It uses a single front disc brake and a single rear disc brake, both controlled with hand levers.

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The Grunt’s biggest and best features are the two balloon-like off-road tires that help it to glide over rough terrain.

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The Grunt can hold two battery packs, making extending your range simple.

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Each battery can charge in around 2.5 hours.

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The Volcon Grunt is available to order now with prices starting at $7,995.

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