Electric Off-Road Rising|Apollo Debuts at Red Bull TKO Securing 6th in Pro Class, PANGOOD INSIDE!
Release Time:2025.08.16
From August 8th to 10th, the 15th Red Bull Tennessee Knockout (TKO) Extreme Endurance Race concluded at the Sequatchie Trials Training Center in Tennessee, USA. In this premier international event, Apollo RFN® Warrior Pro – representing China's emerging electric off-road motorcycle sector – made its global debut, securing 6th place in the professional category, demonstrating remarkable capability and potential for Chinese electric off-road technology.
Red Bull TKO ranks among North America's most influential Hard Enduro events. Renowned for its "multi-stage elimination + high-intensity technical sections," it is dubbed by riders as the "comprehensive examination of rock fields, creek beds, and long climbs." Equipped with PanGood's PDS15K e-drive system, the Apollo RFN® Warrior Pro achieved a debut overall ranking of 6th place (P6) in the ECR eMoto Expert class among 531 global competitors through core drive technology innovation.
The PanGood PDS15K axial flux motor delivers 15kW peak power and ≈600N·m maximum wheel-end torque. Integrated with Apollo's exclusive synergy management system, it ensures consistent rhythm maintenance during long climbs and multi-loop circuits.
Compared to conventional motors of equivalent power, the PanGood PDS15K axial flux motor features reduced volume and weight, with axial dimensions shortened by one-third. Within limited frame space, gear shaft thickness and bearing size increase by approximately double, effectively reinforcing the drivetrain for stable performance in extreme scenarios like rock-field starts and step/ledge recoveries.
Facing frequent complex jumps, rugged terrain, and extreme conditions during off-roading, the PanGood PDS15K e-drive system not only demonstrates predictable controllability in low-speed technical sections, but also delivers immediate "twist-to-response" power when acceleration is demanded. With persistent power availability and stable operation, it reduces failure risks while providing solid performance assurance for riders.
Additionally, PanGood axial flux motors adopt an end-face cooling design: The stator's exposed end-faces directly face incoming airflow,forming highly efficient thermal channels. Heat dissipation performance improves by over 4x, ensuring uncompromised capability under high-load operation; With IP67 protection rating, they effectively withstand mud, sand, water crossings, and other harsh off-road conditions, liberating off-road exploration freedom.
Regarding energy management: The motor achieves higher efficiency in low-RPM/high-torque ranges, reducing energy waste during frequent stop-start off-roading. It also features excellent kinetic energy recovery compatibility, converting downhill/braking momentum into electricity to extend range.
The Apollo RFN® Warrior Pro's achievement at this elite international competition – powered by PanGood's PDS15K e-drive system – marks a significant stride for Chinese brands in the global high-performance electric two-wheeler arena, injecting new momentum into industry development. PanGood anticipates collaborating with more partners to fuel innovation, energize "Intelligent Manufacturing in China," and propel the e-drive industry's technological revolution!