Designed in Kenya | For Africa
Picture a boda boda rider in Nairobi facing rising fuel and maintenance costs, struggling to feed their families and keep their business afloat. Now picture that same rider transitioning to an electric motorcycle designed specifically for their needs— introducing Roam Air!
Crafted right here in Kenya, Roam Air not only addresses the pressing issue of affordability but also champions local manufacturing. By utilizing a dual battery system and offering battery ownership options, Roam Air provides an economical solution that significantly reduces operational costs—up to 60% savings on fuel and maintenance!
Our innovative design enables riders to charge anywhere, from home to our Roam Hubs. These charging stations offer convenient battery rentals and charging, minimizing downtime and maximizing earnings.
With a robust payload capacity of 220 kg, Roam Air is tailor-made for the boda boda culture, providing a reliable and efficient means of transport across diverse terrains.
Join us in reshaping mobility in Africa! Roam Air isn’t just a motorcycle; it’s a lifeline to increased livelihoods, a cleaner environment, and a more connected future. Ride further. Charge anywhere. Roam smarter.
More Miles, More Savings
The Roam Air runs on a rechargeable battery instead of costly petrol, making it an economical choice for everyday riders. The Roam Air gives riders a way to drastically cut their operational costs—up to 60% lower compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles!
Charging your Roam Air is as easy as charging your smartphone where you simply plug it into any standard power outlet, and the cost per kilometer is significantly lower.
Low Service, High Rewards
Forget about long hours at the garage!
The Roam Air is virtually maintenance-free, with no oil changes, no spark plugs, air filters, or timing belts to worry about.
With just one moving part—the electric motor—you’ll enjoy more time on the road and less time in the shop. That means fewer headaches and more money in your pocket.
Clean Rides for a Sustainable Future
The Roam Air is all about zero-emission travel. It runs on electricity, producing no tailpipe emissions, and helps lower the overall carbon footprint of transportation.
With Africa’s renewable energy sources, you can ride knowing you’re contributing to a cleaner, healthier planet. Our vision is a future where transportation doesn’t just move people but also protects the environment.
An electric motor is different from a conventional petrol engine in the way that it has instant torque. This means as soon as you accelerate the power is outputted and acceleration is instant. This means there is great power and speed in the motorcycle, perfect for city or off-road riding. Additionally the motorcycle has no clutch or gears which creates an easier, more intuitive motorcycle that anyone can ride.
Our battery swapping system allows you to within 10 seconds swap your empty battery for a fully charged one. This enables you to have an uninterrupted utilisation.
A frame that can handle two batteries allows for minimal downtime as the overall energy capacity is increased, allowing for a longer range before needing to recharge.
This is especially useful for riders who frequently cover longer distances on their daily operation or require extended riding times without access to charging infrastructure. This increases the range and ease of use, solving the drawbacks with range while at the same time enabling clean transport.
Charge anywhere!
Each Roam Air comes equipped with a portable charger that can charge the electric motorcycle at any standard wall outlet.
No special charging equipment is required. With the Roam Air, you get to turn any outlet into a charging station, it’s really just as easy as charging your phone.
With our 10 A charger, it takes 3 hours and 45 minutes to charge one battery.
Designed In Africa, for Africa. A unique understanding of what is needed in the African market is built into Roam Air’s frame. With a payload of 220 kg and a peak torque of 58 nm, the Roam Air fits perfectly into the boda boda scene.
Our philosophy is simple: the best possible product for a market also has to be created, built and designed in that market.
We focus on creating connectivity and telemetry functions that enable for fleet management and the best possible experience for the end user. Everything in the motorcycle is monitored at all times, from location, battery health and current usage status.
Our steel frame design ensures our motorcycle is built for all terrains, without compromise. We have tested the vehicle in extreme conditions to be confident that repairs are kept to a minimum and performance is optimized.
58 nm
90 km/h
6.9 sec
75 km per battery pack, Depending on riding behavior
2x 3.24 kWh
220 kg
129 kg single battery,
149 kg dual battery
The range of our electric motorcycles is 150 km divided on 2 batteries mounted on the motorcycle, meaning 1 battery provides a range of 75 km. Similar to a conventional motorcycle, the terrain, rate of acceleration and tyre pressure will affect the range.
See our technical specifications for ranges of our products.
Our electric motorcycles can be charged in 2 different ways. With our 10 A charger, it takes 5 hours to charge one battery and 3 hours and 45 min to charge with our 8 A charger. If you have an extra battery you can simply switch the empty one for a fully charged battery.
See our technical specifications for charging times of our products.
The top speed of the electric motorcycle is 90km/h.
See our technical specifications for expected charging times of our products.
Every motorcycle has a portable charger included that can be plugged into any external 110/220V AC socket in your home, at the office or in public facilities. We also have Roam Hub Charging stations where you can do a quick top up.
The cost of charging with the portable charger depends on the electricity price in your country. Charging costs for one battery is approximately 96 KES for 75 km of range.
See the cost comparison of your savings here compared to a conventional petrol motorcycle.
We currently selling the Roam Air through Mkopa's lease to own plan.
Find the Reserve Now section here.
Since the electric motorcycles don’t have a combustion engine or gearbox, there’s no oil/filters/gaskets that need to be changed. We offer a service agreement for all our products that cover maintenance and software upgrades connected to the electric components. You will be able to receive maintenance support at our main facility known as Roam Park. With an electric motorcycle you will still have the same maintenance cost for suspension, brakes and regular wear and tear.
