2009
Peraves Standard-ECO - Specifications & Review

Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 893343 |
|---|---|
| Category | Allround |
| Make | Peraves |
| Model | Standard-ECO |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | Composite-Monocoque made from KEVLAR and glass-weave bonded by ARALDITE Epoxy resin, reinforced by roll- and crashprotection-bars, engine mount and steering head in argon-arc-welded aircraft-grade steel. |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Double disc. 4-piston-hydraulic callipers, fully integrated. ABS. |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. 4-piston-hydraulic callipers, fully integrated. ABS. |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Rearsuspension | WP, Optional Ohelins. |
Engine & Transmission
| Clutch | Dry reinforced monodisc clutch |
|---|---|
| Coolingsystem | Liquid |
| Displacement | 987.00 ccm (60.23 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | 3-way-catalytic converter |
| Fuelconsumption | 4.30 litres/100 km (23.3 km/l or 54.70 mpg) |
| Fuelsystem | Injection. Motronic-controlled injection |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Greenhousegases | 99.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Topspeed | 240.0 km/h (149.1 mph) |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Valvespercylinder | 16 |
Other Specifications
| Comments | Also called W-18K5 ECOMOBILE 1000. RECARO-contour-seats with 3-point-automatic-safety belts. Interior covers in high-tech-tissues and sound proofing padding. Airconditioned + heated ventilation system of ample flow with intake air filter. GPS-RDS-4LSP-audio-system. Tempomat cruise control, frontal airbag, Bi-Xenon-lights, CD-players optional. |
|---|---|
| Starter | Electric |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 460.0 kg (1,014.1 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 47.00 litres (12.42 gallons) |
| Overallheight | 1,480 mm (58.3 inches) |
| Overalllength | 3,700 mm (145.7 inches) |
| Overallwidth | 1,470 mm (57.9 inches) |
About Peraves
Country of Origin:
Switzerland (operations also in Czech Republic)
Founder:
Arnold Wagner
Best Known For:
Enclosed cabin motorcycles (Ecomobile/Monotracer) with aerospace-level efficiency
Company History
Peraves spent decades perfecting the cabin motorcycle: streamlined, retractable-outrigger machines that blend car-like weather protection with two-wheel efficiency. The Ecomobile and later Monotracer used composite monocoques, aerodynamic shaping, and powerful engines to achieve high-speed stability and startling fuel economy. Piloting one is part rider skill, part aircraft procedure—preflight checks, balance management, and retractable supports at low speed. While volumes were tiny and prices high, the engineering proved a thesis: enclosure plus aerodynamics can transform energy use and comfort on long journeys. Historically, Peraves sits in the visionary lineage with Quasar and modern tilting concepts, showing how rethinking rider environment—wind, rain, noise—can redefine what a motorcycle is for. Owners become evangelists because the machines are both efficient and unforgettable to inhabit.
