At the heart of the 2022 Nuuk Cargo 8.5 scooter motorcycle, Nuuk features a purpose-built air-cooled electric configuration. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 10.7 HP (7.8 kW) while maximum torque reaches 11.5 Nm (8.5 lb-ft) at 5,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 1-speed gearbox and chain final drive.
On the scales, the Cargo 8.5 measures 158 kg (348 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.07 HP/kg (14.77 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 785 mm (30.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry.
Power-to-Weight
0.07 HP/kg (14.77 kg/HP)
Standover Height
785 mm (30.9 in)
Engine
Engine TypeElectric
Engine DetailsBrushless DC
Power10.7 HP (7.8 kW))
Torque11.5 Nm (1.2 kgf-m or 8.5 ft.lbs) @ 5000 RPM
CoolingAir
Transmission
Gearbox1-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
Performance
Top Speed100.0 km/h (62.1 mph)
Emission DetailsNo direct emissions
Chassis
Frame TypeTubular in high resistance steel
Front SuspensionInverted forks
Front Travel90 mm (3.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionSteel swing-arm. Single shock absorber on left side.
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Transmission
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