Created Friday 13 December 2019

See also: Autos | transportation | Motorcycles | Electric Riding Scooters

Published: 11 November 2020 Updated: 12 November 2020

Electric motorcycles are only becoming better and more common, so it's no surprise that there's more to come in 2020, and beyond.

We’ve already ridden a the Harley-Davidson Livewire, which was the first series production electric motorcycle from a mainstream bike builder who usually specialises in machines using an internal combustion engine.

These days consumers are looking for more from their electric bikes, and, as evidenced by the electric cars industry, the time it fully charges in is becoming more important than the highest outright range. Battery packs are becoming so advanced now that 120 miles per charge isn’t unrealistic, while the Energica Ego MotoE sport bike proves electric power can cut it on track too.

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/electric-motorbikes-coming-soon-/

Nov 29, 2020 at 1:00pm ET - Justin Hughes

Some long-established brands are out, while new upstarts are in.

As the years go on, electric motorcycles are becoming more and more mainstream. While most still see them as city bikes with limited range, improved infrastructure and battery technology are changing that. This is opening the door for new players to enter the motorcycle market. Existing brands may choose not to participate in the electric revolution at their own peril.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/457096/electric-motorcycles-changing-industry-landscape/amp/

Range anxiety still exists, but these models are making it less pervasive.

By Staff - December 22, 2020

While electric motorcycles are increasingly becoming more acceptable alternatives in the commuter motorcycle market, let’s face it, range anxiety still does exist to a great degree. That’s probably why many current or forthcoming emotos are being marketed under the “urban lifestyle” banner, a segment that looks to target commuters, students, and those looking to slim down their carbon footprint, but that don’t easily slot into the general streetbike market. But change, as they say, is a-comin’, and as proof, we’ve sussed out a couple of front-runners in the range wars, all of which claim mileages of at least 100 miles combined along with faster charging times than in the past. While it’s not a comprehensive list, these models (listed in order of claimed max range) might serve as beacons of hope for a less-stressful two-wheeled electric future.

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/electric-motorcycles-with-the-best-range/

Jan 09, 2021 at 1:00pm ET - Justin Hughes

They have their limitations, but they don't hold this guy back.

Like it or not, electric motorcycles are here to stay. Some people think they're the greatest thing since sliced bread. Others don't take them seriously because of their range limitations and lack of recharging options. Smightification absolutely loves his, though. It's worth listening to what he has to say about why his Zero SR/F fits his needs so perfectly.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/464883/why-buy-electric-motorcycle/amp/

https://electrek.co/2020/01/07/emotion-surge-electric-motorcycle-75-mph-swappable-batteries/

World's Smartest Electric Motorcycle Wins “Best in Innovation” Award at CES 2020

Ride Apart - February 26, 2020

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Something green this way comes.

https://autos.yahoo.com/electric-motorcycles-coming-2020-153706670.html

Micah Toll - Mar. 18th 2020 6:18 am ET

I’m an electric motorcycle guy, through and through. Yet for some reason I still had to earn my motorcycle license by testing on a gas-powered Harley-Davidson. If the Super Soco TSx had been around then, though, perhaps I could have tested on a new breed of learner electric motorcycles.

That’s the idea, anyways. And bikes like the Super Soco TSx might make it a reality.

Micah Toll - Apr. 20th 2020 11:07 am ET

Kawasaki first announced its official intentions to develop a Kawasaki electric motorcycle last year during the 2019 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. We were in attendance and had the chance to see the original prototype in person.

Patent applications had hinted at an upcoming Kawasaki electric motorcycle, but nothing was officially confirmed until the announcement at EICMA 2019.

https://electrek.co/2020/04/20/kawasakis-upcoming-electric-motorcycle-gets-an-official-name-and-we-get-a-fresh-look/

Micah Toll - May. 18th 2020 4:15 am ET

Swedish electric motorcycle startup RGNT Motorcycles has begun taking pre-orders for its RGNT No. 1 electric motorcycle. The bike features a retro-inspired design yet still offers a host of modern features and high-tech functions.

Nearly a year ago, we reported on the status of RGNT’s prototype, which was already shaping up into a beautiful electric motorcycle.

https://electrek.co/2020/05/18/125-km-h-rgnt-electric-motorcycle-begins-taking-pre-orders-in-europe/

The Emula electric concept motorcycle offers different modes to sound as though you are riding a classic two or four-stroke machine instead

By Ollie Barstow Thu, 28 May 2020

One case point is this, the Emula electric concept motorcycle, which – as the name ‘emulates’ – lives to give the illusion that it is a conventionally-fuelled bike complete with rorty engine soundtrack and faux gearbox functionality.

There is some logic to the Emula’s creation. The motorcycle market may have been relatively sluggish at adopting zero exhaust emissions free transport but there are an increasing number of electric machines hitting the market at the moment, led by a number of professional start-ups such as Energica, Zero and Damon.

https://www.visordown.com/news/general/emula-electric-motorcycle-disguises-itself-classic-2-stroke-sound

https://www.motorcyclecruiser.com/story/news/electric-cruiser-motorcycles-for-2020

6th Dec 2019 6:12 pm

Performance-oriented Mantis electric motorcycle claims a top speed of 140kph and a 0-100kph acceleration time of 8sec; batteries charge in 4hr to give a 200km claimed range.

https://www.autocarindia.com/bike-news/orxa-mantis-electric-bike-unveiled-at-india-bike-week-2019-415132

https://electrek.co/2019/11/20/coolest-best-electric-motorcycles-eicma-2019/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7592485/Father-eight-invents-electric-car-battery-drivers-1-500-miles-without-charging-it.html

https://electrek.co/2019/11/09/voge-er-10-electric-motorcycle-eicma/

https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/kawasaki%E2%80%99s-electric-motorcycle-prototype-has-gears

https://electrek.co/2019/11/05/new-2020-energica-electric-motorcycle-more-battery/

Micah Toll - Oct. 30th 2019 7:59 am ET

https://electrek.co/2019/10/27/hadin-electric-motorcycle-cruiser-coming This past weekend we first broke the news]] on a new electric motorcycle that was headed for a debut at the 2019 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show next month. But as interesting as the Hadin Panther electric cruiser looked, there were some serious questions and suspicious riddles that were left unanswered.

https://electrek.co/2019/10/30/hadin-panther-electric-motorcycle-cruiser/

Micah Toll - Nov. 1st 2019 9:12 am ET

EICMA 2019, or the Milan Motorcycle Show, begins on Tuesday, November 5th. EICMA is the biggest international motorcycle trade show of the year and is where most companies choose to make their new motorcycle announcements. Last year saw an impressive showing of electric motorcycles, and this year is already shaping up to be even bigger.

https://electrek.co/2019/11/01/eicma-2019-milan-motorcycle-show-electric-motorcycle/

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/new-bikes/super-soco-cpx/

https://electrek.co/2019/11/15/electric-scooters-big-discounts-black-friday-deals/

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/news/best-metric-cruiser-motorcycles

https://www.financialexpress.com/auto/bike-news/chinese-electric-two-wheeler-maker-to-set-up-factory-in-andhra-pradesh-dao-ev-tech-electric-scooter-investment-lithium-ion-batteries/1795978/

https://www.thethings.com/new-electric-motorcycles-2020/

https://electrek.co/2019/12/30/the-9-coolest-electric-motorcycles-that-debuted-in-2019/

https://electrek.co/2020/01/03/cleveland-cyclewerks-electric-motorcycle-ebike/

By Sarang Sheth 05/29/2020

The ubiquity of electric vehicles can undeniably be attributed to Tesla. Had it not been for Elon Musk’s vision to make battery-powered four-wheelers the gold standard, we wouldn’t see the entire automotive industry scramble towards competing in this new field… however, there’s an exception that can be directly linked to Tesla’s non-involment. Two Wheelers.

Tesla has dabbled in most sections of the four-wheeler industry, from sedans, to pickup trucks, roadsters, semi-trailer trucks, and even quad-bikes. There’s an obvious lack of two-wheelers in Tesla’s product portfolio, and James Gawley took it upon himself to fill that void, at least with a concept. Meet the Tesla Model M… designed to make electric bikes more of the status quo, the Model M comes with a unique aesthetic that deliberately chooses to create a negative space in its design where the fuel-tank would be, almost poking fun at its fuel-guzzling ancestors. The bike’s curvy outer body harks to the curvilinear design-language of its sedans like the Model X and Model S, and a massive dashboard occupies a significant amount of space where you’d expect the fuel tank’s inlet – giving you a whole host of data from your speed and battery level to the bike’s performance and even a detailed map to help you navigate. Pretty cool, right? And it’s compatible with Tesla’s Supercharger network too!

https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/05/29/a-tesla-e-bike-would-help-rapidly-electrify-the-two-wheeler-industry/

Three major manufacturers weigh in on electric vehicles.

By Kevin Cameron - June 2, 2020

In Portland, Oregon, for the LiveWire electric bike intro, project engineer Glen Koval told me, “Electric vehicles are inevitable. They’re the future, at some point. We accept that.”

LiveWire is an expensive premium electric motorcycle but The Motor Company says, “The new LiveWire and Electric Balance Bikes (for small children) are just the beginning.” An ebicycle is coming soon, plus other electric concepts said to “reimagine the urban commute.”

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/not-a-united-front-on-electric-motorcycles/

If you’re thinking of getting started on any kind of motorcycle, follow some simple advice.

Rob Verger - 9 December 2020

The Zero FX electric motorcycle is an exciting machine with a top speed of 85 miles per hour and enough acceleration to frighten yourself if you twist aggressively enough on the throttle.

But as a relative beginner to the motorcycle world, I didn’t ride it anywhere near its maximum speed when I had the chance to check it out for about a week in November. I’d never driven an electric motorcycle before, and a sense of curiosity coupled with pandemic-induced boredom urged me to try it out for rides in Manhattan (while another, very present feeling of caution urged me to do so carefully).

I’m not the only one hopping on a two-wheeler these days: Sales of new motorcycles and scooters are up by about 10 percent in the third quarter of this year, according to the Motorcycle Industry Council. That bump is a smaller version of a large surge in bicycle sales.

https://www.popsci.com/story/technology/zero-electric-motorcycle-fx-dual-sport/

by Matthew Skwarczek on December 19, 2020

Whether you’re working on a car or motorcycle, some things stay the same. There are fluids to change, tires to replace, and brakes to bleed. But one of the biggest differences is that motorcycles have chains, and cars don’t. Except, not every bike has a chain. Many BMW models, for example, are shaft-driven. And cruisers like the Indian Scout Bobber are usually belt-drive motorcycles. So, what are the differences between them, and is one better than another from a maintenance or performance standpoint?

https://www.motorbiscuit.com/shaft-chain-belt-whats-the-difference-with-motorcycle-drive/

Jan 20, 2021 at 10:33am ET - Sabrina Giacomini

2020 was yet another year where we saw the launch of a staggering number of new electric motorcycle start-ups. This was driven largely by impending new emissions regulations, countries starting their fossil fuel elimination countdown, and an exploding demand for new urban mobility solutions.

We’re aware that, compared to the never-ending parade of new electric bikes and scooters introduced in recent months, our list looks a little slim. Thing is, if we were to cover all the new electric bike concepts, prototypes, and pre-orders expected in 2021, it’d probably take you a week to read the article. So, you know, we’re doing you a favor by paring down the list.

https://www.rideapart.com/motorcycle-lists/new-electric-motorcycles-2021-roundup/

Micah Toll - Feb. 9th 2021 3:56 am ET

As electric motorcycles grow in popularity, American riders can find substantial savings this year in the form of extended tax credits for e-motorcycles.

10% tax credit on electric motorcycles

It was initially feared that a US federal tax credit for 10% of the purchase price of an electric motorcycle would expire at the end of 2020.

But in a pleasant surprise for the industry, the tax credit was extended until the end of 2021.

The credit isn’t as large as the federal tax credit available for many four-wheeled electric cars, but it can still add up to big savings.

In order to qualify, the electric motorcycle has to be capable of achieving a speed of over 45 mph (72 km/h). That rules out a lot of the electric mopeds that we’ve covered, but may still allow for some low-power electric motorcycles such as the 46 mph (74 km/h) CSC City Slicker. You’ll want to speak to your local motorcycle dealer to confirm whether their models are eligible for the federal tax credits.

https://electrek.co/2021/02/09/buying-an-electric-motorcycle-in-2021-just-got-cheaper-with-more-us-tax-credits/

Micah Toll - Feb. 26th 2021 1:41 am ET

While many electric motorcycles are still plagued by high prices, there are a surprising number of affordable options on the market in North America. All of the electric motorcycles featured here are either already rolling on America’s roads or are expected to become available in the coming months.

And while we’re at it, let’s put terms like “low-cost” and “affordable” into perspective. In the same way that $17,000 for an e-bike is expensive while $17,000 for a house is remarkably affordable, all of these terms are relative.

So when we consider what makes a low-cost electric motorcycle affordable, we’re comparing to the current leaders of the industry, such as a $20,000 Zero SR/F or a $30,000 Harley-Davidson LiveWire.

https://electrek.co/2021/02/26/these-are-the-low-cost-electric-motorcycles-that-americans-can-buy-now/

After years of underpowered toys, the EV market for motorcycles is surging with exciting new possibilities.

By Hannah Elliott - March 23, 2021, 2:30 AM PDT

The Volcon Grunt isn’t your typical motorcycle. It has cartoonishly blown-up rubber tires and a single cyclops-like LED headlight. It’s not a cruiser or street racer. In fact, it’s not even legal for street riding.

But with a top speed of 60 mph, and an electric motor that its maker says can go 100 miles on a charge, what it can do is take you deep into nature and back, almost silently. The target market for the $5,995 Grunt is less easy riders than it is hunters, hikers, anglers, birdwatchers, and other adventure seekers.

Says Andrew Leisner, the chief executive officer of Austin, Texas-based Volcon: “This is a motorcycle not designed for motorcyclists.”

The same, it seems, can be said of many of its competitors. After almost two decades of electric cars, there’s a boom in electric motorcycles of all shapes and sizes. There are neighborhood commuter bikes, backwoods bikes, and even some of the most elite sport bikes costing more than $100,000.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2021-03-23/best-new-electric-motorcycles-taking-charge-in-2021-a-buying-guide

Micah Toll - Nov. 13th 2021 4:45 am PT

They say motorcycle riders are masters of calculated risk. And as much fun as I’ve had on several different models of electric motorcycles lately, I’m not sure I’d take a risk on the latest bike I’ve found. An affordably-priced highway-capable electric motorcycle from China sure sound enticing, but something tells me a bargain basement electric sportbike just isn’t going to buy me enough of a safety margin.

But that doesn’t mean I can shake the tempting thought from my head. Fortunately, there’s always a home for oddball items like this in my weekly Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column.

The motorcycle in question this week is the EM-120 from a little-known outfit called Wuxi E-Speed Technology Company, LTD.

As well-meaning as they undoubtedly are, I’m not sure their bike represents the pinnacle of e-moto manufacturing.

It looks halfway decent, but what are those body panels covering?

https://electrek.co/2021/11/13/awesomely-weird-alibaba-ev-of-the-week-risk-it-all-on-this-3000-80-mph-electric-motorcycle/

Would your opinion of electric motorcycles and scooters change if you knew you could go from 0-100% charge in just five minutes?

Ollie Barstow - Fri, 25 Mar 2022

How times change. Switch on the television or read the newspaper and advertisements pushing the latest must-have car (after all, when was the last time you saw an ad for a motorcycle?!) and the good old days touting BHP, MPH and 0-60 have been replaced by figures bigging up range and re-charging times.

It’s a sure sign of the times and while the electric movement has been moving somewhat more glacial on the motorcycling front, it won’t be long before - as stipulated by legislation - you’ll be seeing more EVs being pushed over their fossil-fuelled counterparts.

Parking the electric debate for a moment (we know most of you aren’t - at best - sold, at worst horrified by the notion) but without a doubt it is a corner of the market that is gaining significant traction as we delve deeper into 2022.

https://www.visordown.com/news/industry/would-you-buy-electric-motorcycle-if-it-fully-charged-five-minutes

Welcome to Electric Avenue—five electric motorcycles riders should consider riding.

Anders T. Carlson - June 4, 2022

For some of you there can be no best electric motorcycle for, um, adults. Or grown-ups. Or whatever demographic search results are most relevant. The fact is that this is still an emerging market with nascent technology. Some of you will have to be dragged kicking and screaming into the age of electric streetbikes.

And some want to be part of the revolution. We’re not going to see ranges and weights that stack up to IC bikes just yet. But the throttle response and acceleration we crave are already here. The rush is real. And until other metrics catch up, torque and the thrill that comes with instantaneous thrust are happening right now.

The emotional connection we feel to the sight, sound, and smells of fossil fuels burning in the service of speed are just that: emotion. The smart money says we’re capable of rewiring our brain to love machines that hum, smell vaguely like ozone, and rip for real. It can start with the simple pressing of a button. No kick, priming, or warmup time needed.

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/story/reviews/best-electric-motorcycles-for-adults/

Micah Toll - Jun. 11th 2022 4:00 am PT

The wonderful thing about Alibaba is that you can find just about any type of vehicle under the sun, especially electric vehicles. Want to explore the seas? Have an electric boat. Want an entire backyard train set to drive your friends around your sprawling property? Here’s your own train. Storming a Normandy beach? How about an electric Willys Jeep?

But when it comes time to mount up on your own electric steed and hit the highway for some midlife crisis motorcycle fun, you’re going to want to turn your attention to this awesome electric motorcycle that earned a coveted spot as this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week.

I mean, you’re going to want to turn your attention to it in a curious can’t-look-away kind of way – because I’m not sure how many people would actually want to be seen on this thing.

Though for around $600, perhaps I could be convinced of its cool factor.

https://electrek.co/2022/06/11/awesomely-weird-alibaba-electric-vehicle-of-the-week-50-mph-chinese-electric-motorbike-for-600/

The future is bright… the future is green. Love them, loathe them, reserve judgement on them, electric motorcycles are coming and they're here to stay

Ollie Barstow - Sat, 13 Aug 2022

Anyone with an eye on the four-wheel industry will have noticed the rapid increase in electric vehicles currently out on the road, with around 1 in 4 new four-wheel models heading out of the dealerships doing so with some form of electric powertrain.

By contrast, the motorcycle industry is still playing catch up, with only 5% of new PTW (powered two-wheelers) sold in 2021 being an EV, with the vast majority of these low-capacity equivalent scooters.

So, in short, electric motorcycle sales are as flat as a low battery as bikers shun the notion of motorcycles without the roar, the gears and the rumble… for now, anyway.

But for the rest who prioritise urban usability, frugalness and the wider environment, quality - as well as quantity - in this segment is rising. But which on sale now - or coming very soon - make the most convincing case?

https://www.visordown.com/news/general/electric-dreamers-10-electric-motorcycles-might-just-spark-enthusiasm

Srishti Mitra - 08/31/2022

Bikes get the heart of almost every Automotive lover thumping! Make them electric – and you have the best of both worlds! They’re powerful, super-fast, menacing to look at, and not to mention a boon to the environment. And we’ve been seeing a torrential and exciting downpour of e-bike designs at Yanko Design. Each bike was innovative, bringing to us something we had never seen or experienced before. From killer speed to dashing good looks to impenetrable safety standards, every electric bike we featured at YD broke some design barrier for us, and hopefully, they did the same for you as well. Hence, we’ve curated a collection of e-bikes that we feel were the best of the lot! From an electric motorbike that doubles as a reliable exercise machine to a futuristic Tesla Cyberbike – these electric bikes will surely satisfy your need for speed and sustainability!

https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/08/31/top-10-electric-bikes-thatll-get-every-automotive-lovers-heart-thumping/

It's not just cars making the switch to electric.

Charles Earley - 14 October 2022

With the rapid development of the EV industry, a new breed of electric motorcycle has emerged. However, many riders may think EV motorcycles are weak compared to conventional motorcycles because they lack the familiar growl when cracking the throttle wide open.

In reality, their torque, power, performance, and range are quite the opposite. Despite the price increase at purchase, you may want to consider an electric model because of the after-purchase savings and environmental benefits. In the market for a new motorcycle? Here are seven of the best electric motorcycles that you can buy in 2022.

https://www.makeuseof.com/electric-motorcycles-worth-buying/

Electrification is coming to every type of transport, and motorcycles are no different.

Alex Ramos - 4 November 2022

Regular motorcycles are amazing feats of engineering. These lightweight vehicles can accelerate like nothing else on the road and carry you to your destination in style. But, like every other transportation segment, electrification is revolutionizing the conventional motorcycle. Even traditional motorcycle manufacturers like Harley-Davidson are getting into the electric motorcycle game.

But what exactly is an electric motorcycle, and what makes it different from a regular bike?

https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-an-electric-motorcycle/

The instant torque and high speeds of electric motors go well with the lighter weight of motorcycles. But how far can this combination get you?

Alex Ramos - 4 November 2022

Electric motorcycles are benefiting from the EV revolution in much the same ways as cars. There are already lightning-quick electric motorcycles that can go toe to toe with regular bikes, and the total range of these motorcycles is also catching up.

Highway driving and the efficiency loss related to aerodynamics is still an issue with e-motorcycles, but progress is being made. So, let's look at the current kings of range in the e-motorcycle space and see how far they can go.

https://www.makeuseof.com/electric-motorcycles-with-most-range/

Sure, they don't have the roar of a traditional hog, but there are so many benefits to owning an electric motorcycle.

Charles Earley - 22 November 2022

Just a few years ago, buying a motorcycle only involved two key decisions: Determining the type of bike (tourer, cruiser, or super sport) and the number of CCs you want. However, time has certainly changed with the addition of EVs. For die-hard internal combustion engine (ICE) riders, the end is here.

In a Harley-Davidson dealership today, you can find both the Harley-Davidson all-electric LiveWire and the Harley-Davidson 883 Iron side by side. But why would anyone choose an electric motorcycle over a traditional bike?

https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-you-should-buy-an-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Dec 28 2022 11:48 pm PT

I know, I know. Electric motorcycles are usually quite pricey. Compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) motorcycles, e-motorcycles usually carry a premium of a few thousand dollars. Their long list advantages usually makes it worth it, though that still might not ease the sting of sticker shock. But if you know where to look, then you’ll find a surprising number of affordable options on the market in North America. All of the electric motorcycles featured here are either already rolling on America’s roads or are expected to become available in the coming months.

And while we’re at it, let’s put terms like “low-cost” and “affordable” into perspective. In the same way that $17,000 for a bicycle is expensive, while $17,000 for a house is pretty darn cheap, remember that all of these terms are relative.

https://electrek.co/2022/12/28/these-are-the-low-cost-electric-motorcycles-that-americans-can-buy-now/

The Electric Motorcycle Parity Act of 2023 would subject bikes to the same rules as the EV credits in the Inflation Reduction Act.

Jun 05, 2023 at 2:50pm ET - Janaki Jitchotvisut

On June 1, 2023, United States senators Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin and Bob Casey of Pennsylvania announced that they would introduce the Electric Motorcycle Parity Act in the Senate. If enacted, this legislation would expand available tax credits to riders who purchase qualifying electric motorcycles in the US, with the same qualifications required for four-wheeled electric vehicles that passed into law as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

In the US, electric motorcycle purchases that met certain conditions were previously eligible for tax credits before the 2022 calendar year. Unfortunately for riders, those tax credits expired at the end of 2021. While some individual states have opted to offer tax incentives for electric motorcycle purchases in 2022 and 2023, nothing has existed at the federal level for the past year and a half at the time of writing on June 5, 2023.

According to Senators Casey and Baldwin, the Electric Motorcycle Parity Act of 2023 would make vehicles with fewer than four wheels (in other words, potentially two- and possibly even three-wheeled vehicles) eligible for the clean vehicle tax credit that is part of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This tax credit awards up to $7,500 to customers if both the vehicle and the taxpayer meet certain requirements.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/670640/electric-motorcycle-parity-act-us/

Whether you're already a motorcycle owner, or about to be one, don’t overlook buying an electric motorcycle. These top two-wheeled picks pack in the thrills and all the amenities.

Joe Appleton - June 08, 2023

There are plenty of benefits to riding an electric motorcycle. Thanks to the use of modern motor technology, electric bikes enjoy the benefits of instant power, thrilling acceleration, and hair-raising performance.

And since many motorcyclists ride their bikes in pursuit of high speeds and two-wheeled excitement, electric motorcycles appeal to a wide range of riders, both current and new motorcyclists alike.

Although electric motorcycles are not quite the environmental halo we may like to hope for, as they still have an impact, they are definitely the future. Cleaner air and less noise are big plusses, and gas motos aren’t as green as you might imagine, even when compared to automobiles.

Even the racing world sees the electric value. Supporting the MotoGP since 2019, the MotoE World Championship is a racing class that uses only electric motorcycles. That shows just how exciting electric motorcycles can be.

https://gearjunkie.com/motors/best-electric-motorcycles

You may need to prioritize picking an electric motorbike with practical features like a removable battery over one that delivers performance or range.

David Rutland - 14 June 2023

An electric motorcycle is a serious investment, but one that has the potential to reduce your commuting costs to practically zero. But there are some things you should consider before you rush out and buy one since not all battery-powered motorbikes are built with the same purpose in mind.

All battery-powered motorbikes are fun to drive, and they should all encourage you to develop your technical skills to become a better rider. However, some are geared more towards outright acceleration and performance, while others are better daily drivers with more emphasis on range, comfort, and features.

Let's examine what you need to look out for when shopping for a motorcycle powered by electricity.

https://www.makeuseof.com/buying-an-electric-motorbike-considerations/

One of the main reasons for the high electric motorcycle insurance premiums stems from their expensive, exposed, and easy-to-remove batteries.

David Rutland - 20 June 2023

Buying an electric motorcycle is an eco-friendly and affordable car replacement for your daily commute. While they can save you a lot of money in fuel, insurance can cost way more compared to an equivalent internal combustion-engined bike.

We break down why insurance for electric motorcycles is so expensive.

https://www.makeuseof.com/expensive-electric-motorcycle-insurance/

Bigger, faster, and more expensive may not be the answer when you're shopping for an electric motorcycle.

David Rutland - 22 June 2023

Motorcycles are cool, as are the people who ride them. But the sonorous internal combustion engine that gave bikes a lot of their character is rapidly becoming a relic of the last century as manufacturers announce a major shift to electric propulsion.

High-revving engines are especially important for more performance-oriented bikes. However, in the looming electric age, there may be less impetus for riders to get something like a screaming superbike when all motorcycles will be silent and very torquey thanks to their electric powertrain.

This could save you a lot of money because, while high-performance electric motorcycles can cost tens of thousands and deliver blistering performance, budget models from lesser-known brands are a fraction of the cost and are more than adequate in most situations.

Here's why we say buying a more affordable electric motorcycle may be a much better choice than going for something fast and expensive.

https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-to-buy-budget-electric-motorcycles/

Just like buying a new electric motorcycle, there are a lot of things to take into account, and you should also look out for EV-specific things too.

David Rutland - 26 June 2033

Mass-produced electric motorcycles are the ultimate in affordable green transport, especially if you pick one up used. Although this category of vehicle appeared barely a decade ago, it's now possible to pick up bargains in the second-hand market.

But is it a good idea to buy a second-hand electric motorcycle? Here are five factors to consider.

https://www.makeuseof.com/should-you-buy-used-electric-motorcycles/

Ditch the gasoline and hop on these electric bikes for your next trip

Jack Shaw - 17 May 2025 5:00AM

Electric bikes have existed for generations, dating back to the late 19th century. Modern motorcycles have caught up to their gas-powered counterparts thanks to technological advancements. Now, riders can enjoy eco-friendly rides and road performance.

While sales have recently slowed, electric bikes have been growing their market share. Motorcycles Data says battery-powered two-wheelers recently surpassed 10 million units worldwide — a 77% increase from their 2019 status. However, the popularity depends on the region.

China is the world’s leader in electric bikes, accounting for over 80% of global sales. Manufacturers focus on this market because of the high demand nationwide. While less significant, countries like India and Vietnam are other targeted regions because of the vehicle’s popularity.

Battery-powered bikes have needed help taking off in the United States, though the tide is turning toward these vehicles. California has advanced efforts to increase zero-emission two-wheeler sales in the next two decades. Experts expect that EVs will make up nearly 45% of new car vehicle sales in 2035.

https://qz.com/best-electric-motorcycles-bikes-livewire-ryvid-canam-1851780851

The motorcycle accessories scene is huge, but only some items are actually useful for someone riding an electric bike.

David Rutland - 15 June 2023

Riding an electric motorbike can potentially make you the coolest person on the road, and it should also help seriously reduce your commuting costs. But owning a bike that runs on electrons is just the beginning of the journey since you can dramatically improve your experience by buying the right add-ons.

Sure, most accessories are common for both electric and combustion motorcycles, yet they gain new uses and importance when used on an EV.

Let's take a look at our essential selection of accessories for any electric motorcycle.

https://www.makeuseof.com/best-accessories-for-electric-motorcycles/

Micah Toll - May. 13th 2020 12:04 pm ET

AKO is a Vilnius, Lithuania-based EV startup that has been hard at work developing the AKO Trike. This two-seater electric three-wheeler is now on its second-generation prototype and features a novel leaning mechanism.

The AKO Trike sports what at first appears to be a simple steering wheel and column. Turning the wheel also turns the two front wheels, which is sufficient for slow speed turns. But at higher speeds, the rider can lean the steering column from side to side, which causes the entire trike to lean into turns like a typical motorcycle.

The leaning mechanism was designed by the AKO team and is currently patent pending.

The trike’s power comes from an electric motor that is paired to the rear drive wheel with a driveshaft, another feature rarely seen on these types of EVs.

https://electrek.co/2020/05/13/lithuanian-startup-ako-trike-leaning-electric-three-wheeler/

May 14, 2020 at 6:30pm By: Janaki Jitchotvisut

It's an electric leaning trike!

Vehicle manufacturers often veer off into the three-wheeled wilds, with varying results. From classics like Piaggio Apes and tuk-tuks to more modern takes like the Arcimoto FUV, it’s a form factor that has long fascinated, even if it hasn’t ever been quite as big a global presence as two-wheeled motorbikes.

Tilting three-wheelers, by contrast, are relatively new developments. There’s the Yamaha Niken, introduced in 2019. There’s also the Tilting Motor Works trike conversion kit. Now a new electric challenger is rising to the challenge, and it is the Ako trike from Vilnius, Lithuania.

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/423391/ako-trike-leaning-electric-prototype/

Micah Toll - Jan. 29th 2021 5:34 am ET

While we see plenty of new electric motorcycle designs entering the market each month, leaning electric trikes are fewer and far between. Lithuania-based AKO’s electric leaning trike is even more unique thanks to its high power and sporty handling characteristics.

In development for the past five years, the AKO trike is designed to handle like a sporty electric motorcycle while providing the enclosed advantages of an electric car.

https://electrek.co/2021/01/29/akos-high-performance-leaning-electric-sport-trike-begins-taking-reservations/

Jennifer Sensiba - August 24, 2021

A few years ago, my dad had a weird motorcycle in his yard. My brother had traded a busted dirtbike or something for it. It was half fat-tire mountain bike, and half retro step-thru bicycle, but with a motorcycle engine to power the thing instead of pedals. It looked like something you’d see in Asia or Africa, and nothing like that had been sold in the States for decades.

After getting used to working its clutch (I’m not a big motorcycle rider, but I’m reasonably good with manuals), I rode the thing around a bit and thought it was pretty cool. On the side, it said Trail 110 and Honda. My brother and dad figured out it was worth a lot more than its prior owner knew, and the thing just wasn’t their speed, so they traded it off for something else.

https://cleantechnica.com/2021/08/24/the-cheap-electric-motorcycles-america-needs-are-being-sold-under-the-radar/

Micah Toll - Jan. 18th 2021 4:43 am PT

While high-dollar and high-speed electric sportbikes are great for weekend shenanigans, they often don’t answer the daily commuter needs of many average riders. But the Alrendo TS Bravo may hold the solution, offering commuter-level specs at a much more affordable price.

Leading European electric sportbike manufacturers such as Energica likely won’t have much to worry about from this newcomer.

The Alrendo TS Bravo electric motorcycle is only rated for speeds of up to 135 km/h (84 mph), or just over half of what Energica’s fastest electric motorcycles can achieve.

But at a price of around €10,000 (approximately US$12,000), the TS Bravo also comes in at well under half the price of that Energica bike as well.

Alrendo obviously isn’t targeting the same market of fast-flying, thrill-seeking electric motorcycle riders. Instead, the company hopes to appeal to commuters and others riders who are seeking an electric motorcycle capable of handling everyday riding without burning fossil fuels to do it.

https://electrek.co/2021/01/18/alrenddo-ts-bravo-europe-low-cost-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Jul. 1st 2021 4:26 am PT

When we first covered the Alrendo TS Bravo earlier this year, it was shaping up into an interesting new option headed for the European electric motorcycle market. Now the bike is being shown off in its production-ready form with specs that make it even more enticing.

The Alrendo TS Bravo isn’t some pint-size electric motorcycle, it’s a full-size commuter bike that draws styling from the sportier end of the motorcycle spectrum.

It packs an 11 kW (15 hp) continuous rated motor that can put out bursts of 58 kW (hp).

The liquid cooling system helps the motor achieve those high peak outputs without overheating.

https://electrek.co/2021/07/01/europes-newest-long-range-low-cost-electric-motorcycle-is-production-ready-and-looks-good/

Micah Toll - Apr. 4th 2022 7:03 am PT

When Alrendo first rolled onto the scene with its 135 km/h (84 mph) TS Bravo electric motorcycles, the commuter bikes looked ready to inflict some serious damage on the conventional gas-bike market. And now that the model has received new upgrades and the company is expanding its reach across Europe, Oceania, and Asia, the future is looking quite bright for a new era of high-performance commuter electric motorcycles.

Alrendo is very forward about what it is and what it isn’t. These Asian-imported motorcycles look like fairly sporty naked bikes, but no one is going to set impressive times on the 1/4 mile drag strip on these rides.

The 200 km/h (125 mph) Zero SR/F electric motorcycle’s sales are probably safe, as that’s not what Alrendo is trying to compete with.

Instead, these bikes are designed to offer commuters an electric motorcycle that can pack in high-quality parts, high-capacity batteries, enough power for day-to-day use, and do it all for a reasonable price.

https://electrek.co/2022/04/04/ts-bravo-is-the-latest-low-cost-electric-motorcycle-with-the-specs-and-price-to-upend-the-industry/

Another electric from China, the Alrendo TS Bravo features an eye-catching range, fast charge times and fits into the 125cc class.

Alex Whitworth - Fri, 8 Jul 2022

Alrendo has launched the TS Bravo, an electric bike which rivals the best the non-combustion scene has for range.

Yes, another electric bike. Yes, it’s another one from China. But, even outside of the fact that this bike is new, the Alrendo TS Bravo is newsworthy.

Mostly, that is because the engineers at Alrendo have managed to squeeze a range of 438km out of a battery with 17.4kWh and in a bike which weighs 245kg. At least, that is what it can do at city speeds. On the highway, Alrendo says the TS Bravo can make 160km (100 miles), or 278km (173 miles) of combined city-highway riding.

Mechanically, the TS Bravo features dual 300mm discs at the front with four-piston callipers, and a single, 240mm disc at the rear; while the suspension is adjustable at both the front and rear. Regarding tyres, there is a 120/70-17 at the front, and a 180/55-17 at the rear.

https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/alrendo-ts-bravo-125cc-equivalent-electric-bike-over-400km-range

Micah Toll - Mar. 21st 2021 1:09 pm ET

Alternet Systems (ALYI) has finally released the first video of its BMW R71-inspired electric motorcycle, and it looks exactly nothing like what we had expected. If there’s a BMW R71 in its roots, then it is deep down there.

First, a bit of background here: Alternet has been threatening to produce an electric motorcycle for years now.

In fact, I first covered the announcement of the plans almost three years ago. That was when the company first declared it would build a retro-inspired electric motorcycle based on the 1930’s BMW R71 motorcycle.

The only problem is that ever since that day, we’ve only ever heard fluff pieces from the company. The bike was the very definition of vaporware: We heard all about how great it would be but never actually saw it.

Despite somehow sending out a new press release practically weekly, the company wasn’t providing any real news or updates. Thus, I’ve declined to cover them ever since that first announcement nearly three years ago.

https://electrek.co/2021/03/21/alyi-finally-releases-video-showing-its-new-electric-motorcycle-and-it-looks-nothing-like-expected/

Part of the aim is to make it easy-to-ride in every aspect

Joel Stocksdale - Nov 9th 2022 at 4:12PM

The car industry isn't the only part of the transportation sector heading toward EVs. Motorcycle companies are headed that way, too. Some are a little more ahead of the curve than others, like Harley-Davidson with its LiveWire brand. But others are laying out their plans, such as Honda and Can-Am, among others. Italian brand Aprilia has just joined them with its idea of a future electric motorcycle called the “ELECTRICa,” which we will refer to as Electrica from here on out.

In classic concept fashion, specifications are slim to none. But Aprilia noted that the Electrica is designed to be a highly approachable and fun motorcycle for people on a budget and who may be new to bikes. It's apparently fairly small and is supposed to be lightweight. Being an electric bike, it doesn't have multiple gears to shift through, and that allows for having both front and rear brake controls on the handlebars in an effort to make it easy to transition from a bicycle or scooter to this bike. The low seat and somewhat upright riding position should be fairly comfortable and easy to adjust to for new riders as well.

https://www.autoblog.com/2022/11/09/aprilia-electrica-electric-ev-motorcycle-bike-concept/

Utah-based e-bike brand Bakcou makes the jump to motos with a two-wheeler that could leave gas-powered rivals in the dust.

Steve Mazzucchi - June 3, 2025

Beyond starting out with electric motorcycles (we see you, Zero), there are a couple ways an existing brand can get into the business.

One approach we have covered a fair amount: when traditional moto manufacturers such as Harley-Davidson and Royal Enfield step away from internal combustion.

The other is perhaps less common: when an e-bike maker steps up to building motorcycles.

It can be debated which background leads to better bikes, but one thing we can’t argue is whether one particular brand in the latter category knows what it’s doing.

Because the first electric motorcycle from Bakcou, the Puma X22 SD, looks like an absolute banger.

https://www.gearpatrol.com/motorcycles/bakcou-puma-x22-sd-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Jul. 30th 2020 2:34 am ET

I hear the same thing over and over, all the time: “I’d like to get an electric motorbike, but they just cost so much more than gas motorbikes.” Well, not anymore! Or at least not in the case of the BlackTea Moped, which is an urban electric motorbike that is priced on par with gas bike rivals.

First of all, what is the BlackTea Moped?

It was developed by a startup out of Munich, Germany, and it embodies the classic spirit and design of a ’70s Scrambler motorcycle.

But instead of spewing hydrocarbon exhaust, it spews electrons instead. (Or more accurately, cycles electrons rapidly through a motor/controller/battery loop, but that doesn’t sound nearly as cool.)

The electric moped isn’t really an electric moped as it lacks functional pedals, instead opting for motorbike foot pegs. But with a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h), it falls closer in line with moped speeds.

https://electrek.co/2020/07/30/blacktea-moped-electric-motorcycle-50-mph-us-eu/

November 4, 2022 - Jackson Jones

Australia’s Braaap Motorcycles might have a fix right here in the U.S. for anyone feeling priced out of the electric-motorcycle market.

Owning an electric motorcycle is a great way to get around town with a much lower environmental footprint. But for many, it’s cost-prohibitive to buy an EV outright. Until now. The Braaap MotoE starts at $5,148.

Australian motorcycle company, Braaap — pronounced the way some motorcycles sound when revved — has been designing and developing world-class bikes in Australia since 2005. Its inventory includes cost-effective, low-displacement dirt bikes, sport bikes, cruisers, and café racers.

Braaap has over 10,000 bikes on the road already. Now, the independent manufacturer is coming to the U.S. It recently received stock of its electric motorcycle range at its Michigan warehouse.

https://gearjunkie.com/motors/braaap-motoe-electric-motorcycle

https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/motorcycles/a30271762/cake-kalk-review/

Bradley Brownell - 24 Febraury 2020 10:00PM

I really love the concept Cake has gone with for its follow-up to the Kalk electric motorcycle. This little utilitarian scooter—called the Ösa—is an equally weird looking back-to-basics ride for city folk to tool around on, and with that in mind the concept works quite well. It doesn’t look like a traditional scooter, but that’s mostly because it doesn’t have to.

https://jalopnik.com/the-cake-osa-rides-like-a-63-mph-bicycle-1841897189

Micah Toll - Mar. 4th 2020 9:00 am ET

Swedish electric motorcycle manufacturer CAKE has just announced a new model known as the CAKE Kalk INK. The bike is built on the same platform as CAKE’s legendary Kalk OR electric dirt bike, yet features updates that have helped CAKE substantially reduce the price.

The CAKE Kalk OR was the company’s first model. It features a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h), is powered by an 11kW (14.8 hp) motor, and sports a three-hour run time from its 2.6kWh of batteries.

https://electrek.co/2020/03/04/cake-unveils-lower-priced-50-mph-electric-motorcycle-the-kalk-ink/

Jake Bright / 4:30 am PDT•May 22, 2020

Cake has crafted the Swedish edition of electric motorcycle design starting in the dirt.

The Stockholm-based mobility startup’s debut, the Kalk OR, is a 150-pound, battery-powered two-wheeler engineered for agile off-road riding and available in a street-legal version.

In appearance, Cake’s Kalk has a minimalist stance and doesn’t evoke “motorcycle” in any conventional sense.

https://techcrunch.com/2020/05/22/cake-brings-a-swedish-take-on-e-motorcycle-design-to-the-u-s/

Hauls your gadgets and tools, then powers them when you arrive

Thomas Ricker - May 17, 2022, 6:01am EDT

Everyone — and I do mean everyone — has an opinion about the Ösa electric two-wheeler from Swedish upstarts Cake. It invokes such a surge of emotion that dozens of strangers felt compelled to exclaim unsolicited critiques at me over the last few weeks.

“What is that!?” shrieked a middle-aged man who bicycled across a busy street just to ask. “What a dumb design,” scolded a boorish woman waiting next to me on a ferry. Mostly, though, people just looked on in silence, scowling or excitedly tapping their friends to behold the unique-looking scooter that had just rolled into view.

The Cake Ösa is rather unique. It not only transports all your gadgets and tools, it also transforms into an electric generator to power them once you arrive.

https://www.theverge.com/23074615/cake-osa-review-electric-scooter-motorcycle-moped

Micah Toll - Feb 2 2024 3:21 am PT

CAKE, the Swedish electric motorcycle maker known for its eye-catching designs, is reportedly filing for bankruptcy after failing to raise enough funding to keep operations afloat.

Swedish media has reported that CAKE’s board is submitting a bankruptcy application. There has been no announcement from the company itself, which as recently as last week was still making press announcements including about further European expansions.

CAKE had also just begun delivering its newest electric motorcycle model, the CAKE Bukk.

https://electrek.co/2024/02/02/breaking-electric-motorcycle-company-cake-quietly-files-for-bankruptcy/

Sean O'Kane - 2 February 2024

Electric motorcycle startup Cake filed for bankruptcy February 1, CEO Stefan Ytterborn has confirmed to TechCrunch.

The Swedish company was in the middle of a funding round, just prior to the filing, but apparently the withdrawal of an investor was what tipped the company over the edge, according to Swedish media reports. Ytterborn declined to comment on what will happen next. While it’s unclear if Cake filed for bankruptcy protection or insolvency, Ytterborn did tell media outlet Dagens Industri that he had nothing else “in mind but to find a solution in one format or another.” His comments suggest the company filed for protection.

Best known for making high-design bikes, Cake raised a $14 million Series A in 2019. It followed that with a $60 million Series B round in 2021 led by Swedish pension fund AMF. The capital was meant to fund manufacturing facilities in Europe, North America and Asia and to scale up its retail capabilities, the company said at the time.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/02/cake-electric-motorcycle-bankruptcy/

Sean O'Kane - 7 February 2024

Electric motorcycle company Cake held talks with Harley-Davidson and other automakers in 2023 as it fought to stay alive, founder and CEO Stefan Ytterborn told TechCrunch in an interview Tuesday.

The talks, which have not been previously reported, ultimately did not pan out for the Swedish startup, which slid into bankruptcy last week. Still, Ytterborn said he hopes to find a way to make it through the bankruptcy process and emerge with a partner on the other side.

“I’ve had 40 meetings in the past three days,” Ytterborn said, adding that most have been with two-wheeler brands. They’re “interested in finding out if there’s a chance for us to do something” together, he said.

Cake raised $14 million in its Series A round in 2019, composed of mostly venture funding, with the goal of building high-design electric motorcycles and mopeds at scale. It followed that with a $60 million Series B round in 2021 led by Swedish pension fund AMF, giving the startup some institutional backing. Ytterborn said his company began trying to raise a Series C as early as August 2022 and that he expected to be able to close with a similar mix of institutions and a few VCs.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/06/cake-ceo-interview-bankruptcy-harley-davidson/

Sean O'Kane - 20 February 2024

The future of bankrupt electric motorbike startup Cake is still uncertain, but the majority of its U.S. inventory is going to a guy in Florida.

Michael Joyce, who runs a retail shop in St. Petersburg called Emoto, tells TechCrunch that he bought all of the Cake Makka and Ösa motorbikes that had been shipped stateside as well as accessories and spare parts. Joyce says he didn’t buy any of the remaining Cake Kalk electric motorcycles, as those have been recalled for battery fire risk and steering column problems.

Joyce says he hopes to help keep the Swedish brand alive with the purchase. “The last thing that I want as a dealer is the consumer left alone and not having confidence in the brand,” he told TechCrunch in a recent interview. Joyce also isn’t exactly doing this alone. He’s working with a new Detroit-based startup called Bloom, which will warehouse all the inventory and help ship the motorbikes around the country — a sign of how this corner of the electric vehicle industry is adapting.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/02/20/cake-bankruptcy-osa-makka-inventory-emoto/

Micah Toll - Apr 21 2023 1:34 am PT

The Stockholm-based electric motorbike manufacturer CAKE has just unveiled its new Jante motor that is designed for light electric motorcycles.

It’s been a big week for Swedish electric vehicle companies. With everything from electric boat news, fancy electric bikes, electric microcars, and even flying electric surfboards, now we’re seeing a new electric motor designed for e-motorcycles. These Scandinavians sure aren’t taking any breaks.

CAKE’s new Jante motor is an internal permanent magnet (IPM) motor whose design focused primarily on efficiency, power, and reliability in a relatively small package.

The lightweight construction uses an aircraft-grade aluminum housing designed to optimize the performance of the light motor. That “less is more” attitude aligns well with CAKE’s minimalist frame designs.

The drivetrain was developed to operate on both low and high voltage with the ability to hit speeds of over 100 km/h (62 mph) and torque outputs of 500 Nm at the rear wheel. That aligns well with the target for CAKE’s flagship motorbikes, which blur the line between urban commuters and off-road dirt bikes.

https://electrek.co/2023/04/21/cake-unveils-jante-motor-for-electric-motorcycles/

Micah Toll - Aug. 8th 2022 11:57 pm PT

Back in the glory days of the 1980s, Can-Am was as hot as it gets, scooping up championships left and right on the track and trails. But just because the sun once set on this storied brand doesn’t mean it can’t rise again. And the unveiling of two new Can-Am electric motorcycles is trying to do just that.

Say hello to the Can-Am Origin and the Can-Am Pulse.

BRP, the owner of the Can-Am brand, just announced the two new models after teasing them earlier this year.

They won’t be available until 2024, but their debut will mark the first two-wheelers to bear the Can-Am badge in over three decades.

The company is pitching the two new models for both on and off-road riding, saying they’ll be perfect for beginner and experienced riders seeking either a commuter-spec electric motorcycle or something ideal for recreational trail rides.

https://electrek.co/2022/08/08/canam-unveils-two-new-electric-motorcycles-set-to-reclaim-the-brands-historic-glory/

Zac Hall - Jul 19 2025 5:00 am PT

The 2025 Can-Am Origin electric motorcycle is the pinnacle of fun, just as long as your good time can fit into 69 miles of riding between charges. What it lacks in long-distance range, it makes up for in versatility, rugged style, and instant torque that’s ready for the road and trail. Each twist of the throttle delivers immediate electric propulsion. Its futuristic design and stealthy motor hum make the Origin a dual-sport machine pulled from tomorrow that wonderfully celebrates Can-Am’s two-wheeled heritage of decades past. I also spent some time on the road with the more approachable Can-Am Pulse, a standard street bike with a slight range advantage.

https://electrek.co/2025/07/19/can-am-origin-pulse-electric-motorcycles-review/

Micah Toll - Feb. 28th 2020 3:06 pm ET

Cleveland Cyclewerks, a gas-powered motorcycle manufacturer, will be unveiling its first-ever electric motorcycle next month.

Tech specs had been few and far between until recently when the company spilled the beans and shared a number of impressive specs for the bike.

The bike, currently shrouded in mystery under the project name Falcon Rising, will be available in two models: Falcon 01 and Falcon BLK.

https://electrek.co/2020/02/28/cleveland-cyclewerks-falcon-rising-electric-motorcycle-85-mph/

Micah Toll - Mar. 20th 2020 6:30 pm ET

For months now, we’ve been following the leaks and teasers around Cleveland Cyclewerks’ upcoming new Falcon electric motorcycle. And today we’re finally getting the full scoop as the Ohio-based motorcycle company pulls the sheet off their first electric motorcycle.

The Cleveland Falcon is actually available as two different models: The pared-back Falcon 01 and the full-power Falcon BLK.

https://electrek.co/2020/03/20/cleveland-cyclewerks-us-built-65-mph-falcon-electric-motorcycle-unveiled/

Hot-swapping in Cleveland.

By: Janaki Jitchotvisut - Oct 07, 2021 at 1:08pm ET

It’s been over a year since Cleveland CycleWerks unveiled its first-ever electric bike, the Falcon. To be more specific, it was March, 2020—and with everything that was going on in the world right around that time, we don’t blame you if it got lost in the shuffle. Still, it marked two departures for CCW: Its first electric bike, and also the first CCW model that would be made completely in the U.S.

So, what happened? Like a lot of us, it seems that Cleveland CycleWerks underwent some pretty major shifts over the past several months. In August, 2021, our colleagues over at RevZilla’s Common Tread spoke to CCW co-founder Scott Colosimo about what’s changed—and it seems like the Falcon was really a phoenix all along.

You see, once Colosimo got deep into the Falcon project, he realized that he didn’t want to go back to combustion-engined bikes. As a result, he did two things: Founded a new electric-only, Cleveland-based moto company called Land Energy, and also started looking for a new owner for CCW. Something had to give, and he decided that something was both combustion and overseas supply chain-related headaches. The Falcon evolved into the District, which is now Land Energy’s first electric motorbike.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/539242/land-energy-electric-motorcycles-cleveland/

Micah Toll - Apr. 27th 2020 9:09 am ET

I have frequently written about the benefits of electric motorcycles and how they can play a large role in saving our cities from pollution and congestion. But as beneficial as they are, there are two major factors holding back large scale electric motorcycle adoption: high sticker prices and a general fear/skittishness of motorcycles. That’s why I believe that smaller, urban electric motorcycles like the CSC City Slicker are such an interesting part of the market. They offer the approachability of an electric bicycle or scooter but with high enough speed and power to actually serve as a true city/suburban commuter vehicle.

https://electrek.co/2020/04/27/2020-csc-city-slicker-review-a-2895-electric-motorcycle-that-feels-just-right-for-the-city/

Micah Toll - Dec. 17th 2020 8:18 am ET

California-based CSC Motorcycles has just unveiled the company’s newest electric scooter, the 2021 CSC Monterey. The vintage-inspired electric scooter it is exactly what we’ve wanted to see from companies like Honda for years.

2021 CSC Monterey electric scooter

The CSC Monterey isn’t a Honda Cub clone, but it sure looks to be inspired by the iconic scooter.

The original Honda Cub scooter is the most produced motor vehicle in history with over 100 million units sold since 1958.

Honda teased us with an EV-Cub concept over a decade ago at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. But with the exception of a recent patent application related to the scooter, Honda hasn’t seemed to make any other progress.

https://electrek.co/2020/12/17/csc-monterrey-vintage-electric-scooter-launched/

Micah Toll - Jan. 7th 2021 12:43 pm ET

I’ve got a thing for vintage design, and the Honda Super Cub-inspired CSC Monterey fully scratches that itch for me. But while vintage design often goes hand in hand with a jump in price, this retro electric scooter costs less than many electric bicycles and offers twice the performance.

I’ve only spent a week on the CSC Monterey so far, but I’m already in love.

It’s got some downsides and we’ll talk about those. But by and large the CSC Monterey packs in a huge amount fun and value with an incredibly reasonable $1,995 price.

https://electrek.co/2021/01/07/csc-monterey-first-ride-retro-electric-scooter-performance-at-an-e-bike-price/

Micah Toll - Sep. 2nd 2022 9:41 am PT

The Azusa, California-based motorcycle dealer CSC Motorcycles has just unveiled its latest electric motorcycle: the CSC RX1E.

The bike takes a similar stance to the company’s gas-powered RX4 and RX3 adventure bikes but swaps the fuel-injected combustion engine for a liquid-cooled electric motor.

That mid-mounted electric motor puts out 8 kW of continuous-rated power and 18 kW at its peak. That’s a max of 24 horsepower but with a torque profile that will likely have you thinking it is significantly higher.

The CSC RX1E can hit a maximum speed of around 80 mph (130 km/h) with a 0-60 mph acceleration time of under 9 seconds.

You won’t take anyone’s pink slip at the drag strip with that performance, but it’s plenty for an urban commuter that may see occasional highway jaunts.

https://electrek.co/2022/09/02/csc-rx1e-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Oct. 27th 2022 2:38 pm PT

When CSC first announced the RX1E, I was super excited about the prospect of an electric motorcycle that could hit highway speeds while priced at a fraction of most big name e-motos today. And so, when I was swinging through LA recently, I made sure to stop by CSC’s Azusa headquarters and give the bike a test. Now I’m even more excited than ever about this new addition to CSC’s lineup.

At just $8,495, the CSC RX1E comes in swinging with a very nice spec sheet at a reasonable price point. For comparison, you’d have to pay 50% more to get an entry level Zero electric motorcycle that has similar performance specs.

There’s a lot going on here. The bike has liquid cooling for the motor and controller, belt drive, ABS braking in the front and rear, included storage cases and bash bars, reverse gear, a windshield, both a center AND a side stand, and a good-sized glove box in the faux tank. Half of these are features you normally find on much higher priced motorcycles, and the other half are features you generally have to pay many hundreds of dollars extra for.

But the unassuming CSC RX1E gives you everything you’d ever need in an around-the-town motorcycle, all for a reasonable price.

https://electrek.co/2022/10/27/csc-rx1e-electric-motorcycle-first-ride/

Micah Toll - Oct 27 2022 2:38 pm PT

When CSC first announced the RX1E, I was super excited about the prospect of an electric motorcycle that could hit highway speeds while priced at a fraction of most big name e-motos today. And so, when I was swinging through LA recently, I made sure to stop by CSC’s Azusa headquarters and give the bike a test. Now I’m even more excited than ever about this new addition to CSC’s lineup.

At just $8,495, the CSC RX1E comes in swinging with a very nice spec sheet at a reasonable price point. For comparison, you’d have to pay 50% more to get an entry level Zero electric motorcycle that has similar performance specs.

There’s a lot going on here. The bike has liquid cooling for the motor and controller, belt drive, ABS braking in the front and rear, included storage cases and bash bars, reverse gear, a windshield, both a center AND a side stand, and a good-sized glove box in the faux tank. Half of these are features you normally find on much higher priced motorcycles, and the other half are features you generally have to pay many hundreds of dollars extra for.

https://electrek.co/2022/10/27/csc-rx1e-electric-motorcycle-first-ride/

Micah Toll - May 2 2023 9:53 am PT

When it was unveiled last year, the CSC RX1E joined a select group of electric motorcycles that could reach highway-capable speeds yet at an affordable price. Now the bike is joining an even more limited category: those bikes that are actually shipping.

There are plenty of low-cost electric motorcycles and scooters out there, but most are designed for city use and thus can’t reach highway speeds. Then there are high-performance, high-speed electric motorcycles designed for racing or sport riding yet that cost well over $20,000. The RX1E became one of only a few electric motorcycles debuted in the US that could reach highway speeds while maintaining a budget price.

https://electrek.co/2023/05/02/csc-rx1e-low-cost-highway-ready-electric-motorcycle-begins-shipping/

Micah Toll - Jul 26 2023 11:28 am PT

The CSC RX1E is a rare breed of electric motorcycle in the US. It’s fast and powerful enough to hang with the big boys, yet it doesn’t come with an over-the-top price.

How well can a budget-priced highway-capable electric motorcycle ride? That’s what I set out to find out in this complete review of the CSC RX1E.

To be fair, I had test-ridden one last year for a couple of hours in the foothills over Los Angeles, having a blast while canyon carving on the bike.

But since this is really more of a mixed-commuter/street bike (despite the adventurous appearance), I knew it was going to be important to test it out in an everyday utility role as well.

So now that I’ve had several weeks on the bike, I can give you my complete thoughts on the CSC RX1E. And you can also check out my experience in my video review below. Or if you’re more of the reading type, keep on scrolling down for all of my thoughts on this fun electric motorcycle.

https://electrek.co/2023/07/26/csc-rx1e-electric-motorcycle-complete-review-the-first-low-cost-80-mph-e-moto/

By Fabienne Lang - January 10, 2020

The much anticipated HyperSport motorcycle by Damon Motorcycles was finally unveiled at CES 2020 in Las Vegas on Tuesday. And what a bike it is.

The all-electric superbike has already won the “Best in Innovation” prize at CES, going to show just how cutting-edge it is.

It is being called the world's safest, smartest, and most powerful electric motorcycle.

https://interestingengineering.com/worlds-smartest-electric-motorcycle-wins-best-in-innovation-award-at-ces-2020

Damon's mixing it up with two new models, a central platform, machine learning, and a subscription plan

Troy Siahaan - November 18, 2020

Damon Motors is making a big splash in the electric motorcycle world today with the announcement of two new models – the HyperSport HX and HyperSport SE, now available for pre-order – both centered around the company’s proprietary HyperDrive battery/motor/controller unit which comprises the central component of the motorcycle’s frame. However, while that in itself is newsworthy, Damon is further making waves with its cloud-based 360-degree CoPilot safety system and the subscription service it’s providing with the backing of FreedomRoad Financial, meaning you don’t have to worry about owning a piece of equipment that’s obsolete by the time you get home.

We understand if you’re naturally suspicious of electric motorcycle companies. Plenty have come and gone, many of them making big claims about what their machines can do. Some have even shown great promise with lots of potential, only to see funding dry up and the doors close. To date, there seems to be only three major players with any sort of staying power: Zero, Energica, and Harley-Davidson.

https://www.motorcycle.com/features/damon-motors-is-completely-changing-the-way-we-look-at-electric-motorcycles.html

It's looking at synthetic fuels as a zero-emissions option.

Steve Dent - April 12th, 2021

After saying in 2019 that it was “not far from starting production” on an electric motorcyle, Ducati is doing a U-turn on those plans — at least for now. “Will we produce an electric Ducati soon? No. We think that for the kind of machine we produce now, an electric motorcycle cannot guarantee the pleasure, the range, the weight etc. that Ducati riders expect,” Ducati VP of sales Francesco Milicia told MCN.

Now, Ducati is exploring electric fuels as a zero emissions option, borrowing the idea from Porsche (both companies are owned by Volkswagen AG). “We are also looking carefully at other solutions for zero or minimal emissions, such as synthetic fuel. Other brands in our group such as Porsche are looking at it and it’s something we are looking at in the medium term,” Milicia said.

https://www.engadget.com/ducati-backs-away-from-electric-motorcycle-production-plans-104508272.html

By: Enrico Punsalang

This is exactly what first time riders of the future can expect.

Spanish company Ebroh, has been developing various mobility projects in Spain for the last few years. With products ranging from electric scooters, mopeds, and various personal mobility vehicles, Ebroh has finally stepped up their game and entered the full on electric motorcycle segment with the Bravo GLE.

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/423668/ebroh-bravo-electric-beginner-motorcycle/amp/

Micah Toll - May. 19th 2020 3:27 am ET

Despite their many advantages, beginner and mid-level electric motorcycles designed for suburban riding are still frustratingly rare and even more frustratingly expensive. But with the release of the new Bravo GLE electric motorcycle, we may be seeing the first trickle in an upcoming wave of affordable electric motorcycles.

Ebroh Bravo GLE electric motorcycle launched

Spanish electric mobility company Ebroh has recently launched its newest electric two-wheeler.

The Bravo GLE is a 125-cc equivalent electric motorcycle with a top speed of 110 km/h (68 mph) and a 5kW rear hub motor.

The naked bike’s 5.4kWh lithium-ion battery is rated for a range of 100 km (62 miles).

https://electrek.co/2020/05/19/bravo-gle-electric-motorcycle-shows/

The Ebroh Bravo GLE boasts a 68mph top speed and a range of 62 miles all for under £5,000

By Simon Hancocks Wed, 20 May 2020

ONE of the major sticking points when trying to get petrol-powered motorcyclists onto electric power is the price tag. For many, shelling out 25 or 50% more than a conventional motorcycle on a battery-powered equivalent is a big pill to swallow.

With just that sort of customer in mind, Spanish company Ebroh has developed what is probably one of the cheapest full-size electric bikes on the market.

The Bravo GLE is a pretty bog-standard looking bike, with a conventional trellis frame, upswept seat unit, and fairly tacky looking plastic bodywork. While its spec is fairly uninspiring, the price for those of a cash conscious disposition is well worth a second look.

https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/ebroh-bravo-gle-most-affordable-electric-motorcycle-ever

By: Sabrina Giacomini - Feb 26, 2020 at 4:23pm

To infinity and beyond.

2019 was a pretty big disappointment for a lot of bike companies. Some, like Royal Enfield, were hit by the overall market slump harder than others. Meanwhile, companies like BMW and Suzuki managed to emerge on top with positive sales numbers. Then there’s Energica, playing in a league of its own. After announcing encouraging results only two weeks into the new year, the company confirms it has already caught up to its 2019 sales numbers.

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/400908/energica-electric-motorcycles-sales-2020/amp/

Micah Toll - May. 8th 2020 3:48 am ET

If you had to imagine the toughest possible market conditions for the already tentative electric motorcycle industry, having your operations ceased because your country was leading Europe in a global pandemic might be near the top. But somehow that has barely phased Energica, who is now touting impressive sales numbers not just in Europe, but in the US as well.

After returning to semi-normal operations in its factory at the end of last month, Energica has just shared new sales figures for its electric motorcycles.

https://electrek.co/2020/05/08/italian-electric-motorcycle-energica-increased-sales-in-us/

May 21, 2020 at 10:56am By: Sabrina Giacomini

It’s good to be Energica.

Pandemic or not, Energica continues to rock the electric motorcycle game with even more positive numbers. It started 2020 with as many orders in a single month as its total orders in 2019, 41-percent of which originated in the U.S. Of course, despite all the positive data it’s been releasing since the beginning of the year, the company hasn’t been impervious to the pandemic.

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/424572/energica-increases-delivery-capacity/amp/

Micah Toll - Oct. 15th 2020 9:52 am ET

Last year, Italian electric racing motorcycle manufacturer Energica announced its intent to develop smaller, lighter weight electric motorbikes.

Now the company has progressed to bench testing a system that could become the powertrain for more affordable electric motorcycles designed for urban mobility.

The quest for smaller electric motorcycles comes in the form of a partnership between Energica and Dell’Orto.

The two companies have created a project known as E-Power, designed to create an innovative electric propulsion system for sustainable urban mobility.

https://electrek.co/2020/10/15/energica-maker-of-150-mph-electric-motorcycles-is-now-testing-50-125cc-level-e-bikes/

Micah Toll - Nov. 11th 2020 6:22 pm ET

Energica’s fast electric motorcycles are about to get even quicker for the 2021 model line thanks to the new RS package being distributed across the lineup.

The Reparto Sportivo (RS) package comes to Energica’s electric motorcycles courtesy of the company’s developments for the MotoE racing series, of which Energica is the sole supplier of racing e-bikes.

With the new RS package being rolled out across the 2021 model line, Energica’s motorcycles will be able to pull off a 0-60 mph time of just 2.6 seconds.

For anyone keeping score at home, that’s really fast.

https://electrek.co/2020/11/11/energica-2021-electric-motorcycle-lineup-gets-faster-2-6-sec-0-60-mph/

Micah Toll - Jun. 30th 2021 6:51 am PT

Energica has never had a power problem; the Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer produces the high-performance racing electric motorcycles used in the MotoE racing series. But that hasn’t stopped the electric sportbike maker from innovating even further with a new, higher-powered electric motor.

This time the company didn’t go it alone though, instead partnering up with fellow Italian manufacturer Mavel.

The pair developed a new 126 kW (169 hp) peak-rated motor known as the EMCE, which stands for Energica Mavel Co-Engineering.

The new motor offers around 18% more peak power than the model currently in use by Energica.

https://electrek.co/2021/06/30/energica-shows-off-its-new-higher-power-lighter-electric-motorcycle-motor/

Micah Toll - Mar. 28th 2022 12:16 am PT

You may be more familiar with Energica’s 150 mph (240 km/h) electric motorcycles currently in use at the FIM MotoE electric motorcycle racing series. Energica’s run as the sole manufacturer for the series may be ending after this season, but the Italian motorcycle manufacturer already has even bigger plans for the future. And part of those plans include helping other manufacturers go electric by taking advantage of Energica’s EV technology.

In addition to manufacturing three models of high-performance electric motorcycles, Energica is also developing its Energica Inside program.

Energica Inside is a business unit developed within the company that is designed to help other motorcycle manufacturers speed up their own electric vehicle development through the use of Energica’s proprietary tech.

https://electrek.co/2022/03/28/energica-inside-will-see-italian-electric-motorcycle-companys-tech-help-other-brands-go-electric/

Micah Toll - May. 31st 2022 2:00 am PT

Energica, known for its sport-inspired electric motorcycles that offer all three levels of charging speeds, has just unveiled its newest model known as the Energica Experia Green Tourer. The comfort-oriented electric motorcycle combines a large battery with fast charging to create a bike that can go the distance and then keep on going.

In fact, Energica claims that the new model has the longest range of any electric motorcycle.

The company boasts a city range of 420 km (261 miles) and a highway range of 209 km (130 miles).

The all-electric Experia uses a large 22.5 kWh maximum-rated battery (19.6 kWh usable) to reach such impressive ranges, and combines that battery with DC Fast Charging capability along with Levels 1 and 2 charging (home wall charging and EVSE-style public charging stations).

https://electrek.co/2022/05/31/energica-unveils-experia-electric-motorcycle-its-new-long-range-green-tourer-fast-charging-included/

Micah Toll - Aug. 29th 2022 11:25 am PT

Italian electric motorcycle maker Energica is chalking up impressive sales numbers around the world and in the US market. The company’s rosy figures were just announced as part of a lead up to Energica Week 2022, a yearly gathering in the company’s home country.

The celebration will run from September 5 through September 9. Energica will use the opportunity to showcase its new 8,000 square meter (86,000 square foot) factory headquarters in Modena, Italy.

The company has doubled its footprint to expand its offices and production area, highlighting the growing demand for its all-electric motorcycles. Among the announcements made by Energica in the lead up to the festivities are a year-over-year global sales increase of 104%.

A large chunk of that expansion came from the US market, where the company is boasting a five-fold increase in sales year-over-year.

https://electrek.co/2022/08/29/energica-doubles-global-electric-motorcycles-sales/

Micah Toll - Oct. 28th 2022 2:52 am PT

Energica, the pride of Italy’s growing electric motorcycle manufacturing industry, already has one of the most powerful electric motorcycle drivetrains in the market. But that hasn’t stopped the electric motorcycle company, which was acquired by Ideanomics earlier this year, from pushing the envelope further with what appears to be an even higher-powered electric motor.

The new motor was quietly revealed in NHTSA filings for the company’s coming model year’s motorcycles, and was first reported by Cycle World’s Ben Purvis.

The documents are VIN decoders filed to the NHTSA, which are a requirement for all motor vehicle manufacturers selling their vehicles in the US.

The manufacturers create their own VINs based on a predetermined structure, with freedom to choose certain codified sequences that relate to each model. Then they have to provide the NHTSA with a way to decode those VINs.

In Energica’s most recent filing, a new motor power level is revealed in the decoding, offering 134 kW (180 hp). Compared to Energica’s currently most powerful offering of 110 kW (148 hp), that marks a nearly 22% power jump.

https://electrek.co/2022/10/28/italian-electric-motorcycle-maker-energica-motor/

Micah Toll - Jul 19 2025 1:37 am PT

Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Energica has just been handed a lifeline. Previously owned by US company Ideanomics, the famed motorcycle brand entered insolvency late last year after a period of financial duress prevented it from making payroll and continuing production.

Now, a new group of investors from Singapore has stepped in to take over.

The news was shared on Energica’s YouTube channel, and the company confirmed on LinkedIn that “The judicial process undergoing the sale of Energica has received an offer with a significant deposit from investors based in Singapore.” Energica says that the investors, who so far remain unnamed, “are enthusiasts that believe in, and share the common values of Energica.”

While it’s not certain how the buyout and revival will unfold, it appears that Energica is planning on getting the band back together. “If the process comes through successfully,” the company explained, “the same team behind Energica will be entrusted to run the operations, and we will continue creating cutting-edge technologies for our customers.”

With many of Energica’s impressive electric motorcycles already in circulation from years of sales leading up to the 2024 bankruptcy, the company seems focused on starting by supporting those riders. ” Our first order of business is to support the customers and community. The judicial process will be completed in 60 days, and we will continue to share updates during the time.”

https://electrek.co/2025/07/19/its-true-high-performance-electric-motorcycle-brand-energica-is-back/

Meet the Energica Experia, a 'green tourer' designed to cover impressive distances.

Bradley Brownell - Jun 10, 2022 10:01 AM

Like their four-wheeled cousins, motorcycles are increasingly available in electric versions. And when it comes to battery powered rides, options like Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire or an offering from Zero might come to mind. Another key player is Energica, out of Modena, Italy.

Energica has deep experience delivering electric two-wheeled performance to customers, having launched its first EV motorcycle over a decade ago. With several models worth of development under its belt, the Italian e-moto company is well placed to develop technology beyond that of its competitors. On May 31, Energica announced its newest model—the adventure-focused Experia—would deliver an impressive 261 miles of city range, which is significantly more than any other electric motorcycle yet on the market. Among the electric motorcycle competition, only Zero has been able to crack the 200-mile barrier, with its SR/S model delivering 223 miles of electric range.

As the only chassis and electric-motor supplier for the electric motorcycle racing series MotoE since its inception, Energica has been given an opportunity to develop its bikes at an advanced pace. With noted international sport riders providing feedback, and hundreds of hours of wheel-to-wheel racing competition, Energica has been allowed to develop its new bikes in the crucible of motorsport. While the new Experia is not a track-focused machine, the company has gained knowledge in the development process, spending its school days where giants tread.

https://www.popsci.com/technology/energica-experia-electric-motorcycle/

Rider Magazine Staff - October 19, 2022

Energica Motor Company, the Italian electric motorcycle company that offered its first production bike in 2013, will release its model year 2023 lineup at EICMA, taking place Nov. 10-13. While we know we’ll see several returning models, the star of Energica’s 2023 lineup will be the new Experia, the company’s first zero-emissions electric green tourer.

The first generation of Energica Motor Company featured the Ego, a racing-style competition motorcycle; the Eva, a naked version of the Ego with a more comfortable seating position; and the EsseEsse9, a relaxed and classic casual rider. Over 10 years, the company upgraded and expanded these three motorcycles, adding the Ego+, Ego RS, Eva Ribelle, Eva Ribelle RS, EsseEsee9+, and EsseEsse9+ RS.

https://ridermagazine.com/2022/10/19/2023-energica-experia-electric-tourer-first-look-review/

Micah Toll - Aug. 4th 2020 8:29 am ET

Evoke has just dropped the curtain on its latest electric motorcycle, the Evoke 6061. It is one of the few cruiser-style electric motorcycles heading to market and comes with some very impressive specs.

It’s been over a year since we broke the news that Beijing-based Evoke Motorcycles was in development of a CNC aluminum-framed electric cruiser motorcycle known as the Evoke 6061.

While we previously only saw renderings of the fast-charging electric bikes, now we’re getting our look at the first real bike ever thanks to Evoke’s livestream unveiling.

https://electrek.co/2020/08/04/evoke-6061-long-range-cruiser-electric-motorcycle-launched-15-min-dc-fast-charging/

Micah Toll - Oct 31 2023 3:39 am PT

Electric motorcycles have demonstrated superior performance in many areas from acceleration to speed and even towing, but they’ve long trailed behind ICE-bikes when it comes to range. That’s set to change with the launch of the new 2024 Evoke 6061-GT electric motorcycle, now preaparing to make its North American debut.

Evoke Motorcycles has built urban-oriented naked bikes for years, focusing on sporty commuter designs. With the launch of its original 6061 design in 2020, the Beijing-based company entered the cruiser market with a novel frame concept.

The twin-plate aluminum exo-frame wasn’t just innovative looking, it also offered a rarely seen option in the industry: cruiser styling. Instead of the tighter-tucked seating position found in most electric roadster and sportbikes, the Evoke 6061 finally presented what the industry has been missing – an electric motorcycle with a relaxed cruiser frame.

Now the 2024 version destined for North America is getting a number of updates, including a massive battery pack for some impressively long-range touring.

https://electrek.co/2023/10/31/evoke-6061-gt-first-long-range-cruiser-electric-motorcycle/

April 20, 2022 9:45am - Mitch Kendra & Press Release

The introduction of electric motorcycles is here. In December 2021, we were informed the launch of the all-new Stark Varg electric motorcycle. In March, Honda teamed up with Greenger Powersports to release the all-new CRF-E2 electric dirt bike for young kids. Today, we received the following press release from Slovenian company Flux Performance about their new Flux Primo electric motorcycle. Check out information on the Flux Primo below.

https://racerxonline.com/2022/04/20/introducing-the-newest-electric-motorcycle-the-flux-primo

Rebecca Bellan - 12:04 PM PST January 6, 2025

Flying Flea is the latest electric two-wheeler manufacturer to embrace the connected vehicle trend. At CES 2025, Flying Flea shared plans to integrate some of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon products into its upcoming line of motorcycles, bringing connected capabilities like voice assistance, smartphone-enabled keys, and customizable ride modes.

Indian motorcycle manufacturer Royal Enfield introduced the Flying Flea brand in November 2024, and although it hasn’t started shipping vehicles yet, it’s already one of several e-motorcycle brands that is delivering the types of connected features that are already common in cars.
“Connected services are fundamentally transforming the two-wheeler and micromobility markets, providing riders with real-time diagnostics, advanced navigation, and personalized ride settings — all of which enhance the safety and convenience of their journey,” Nimish Shrivastava, senior director of product management at Qualcomm, said in a statement.

Verge Motorcycles, a Finnish e-motorcycle startup that is demoing its bikes at CES 2025, has also embraced intelligent and connected features, like different ride modes, over-the-air updates, a touchscreen interface to access vehicle diagnostics and info, GPS capabilities, and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity. Other high-tech two-wheeler brands to hit the streets lately include Damon Motorcycles, Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire, and Zero Motorcycles.

https://techcrunch.com/2025/01/06/flying-flea-electric-motorcycles-will-feature-connected-services-powered-by-qualcomm/

Micah Toll - Nov. 29th 2020 8:06 am ET

Gogoro has managed to scoop up another vehicle partnership that will see more electric scooters produced that will be powered by Gogoro’s swappable batteries. The latest line of electric scooters joining the network will be CMC eMOVING scooters.

The “Powered by Gogoro Network” has now grown to include five of the seven major scooter manufacturers in Taiwan — an impressive feat in a country where the vast majority of vehicles on the road are scooters.

Gogoro also holds over 90% of the electric scooter market in Taiwan.

https://electrek.co/2020/11/29/gogoro-expands-electric-scooter-dominance-with-yet-another-vehicle-partnership/

Micah Toll - Dec. 21st 2021 11:56 pm PT

New figures show that that battery-swapping network leader Gogoro is running away with the electric scooter market in its domestic sales. Now the company is setting the stage to expand that dominance overseas.

Taipei-based Gogoro is largely known for two things: Its iconic green-and-black swappable batteries and its 50+ mph (80+ km/h) electric scooters.

The latter, powered by the former, are crushing the competition in Gogoro’s domestic market.

New figures released by the Taiwanese government show just how extreme the imbalance is.

Gogoro counted over 63,000 electric scooter registrations in the country in the first 11 months of this year. The next closest competitor is Aeon with just over 7,000 registrations.

https://electrek.co/2021/12/21/gogoro-is-silently-crushing-the-domestic-electric-scooter-competition-and-its-not-even-close/

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-12-13/harley-davidson-zero-electric-motorcycles

Jake Bright / 10:11 am PDT•October 14, 2020

Harley-Davidson should continue to make electric motorcycles. That’s my big takeaway after taking home the company’s LiveWire for three weeks.

I’d ridden it on a closed course in 2019, but that wasn’t enough absorb the finer qualities of the 105 horsepower machine. After nearly a month and a thousand miles on the LiveWire, I’d venture to say it could be the most innovative motorcycle Harley-Davidson has ever produced.

https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/14/harley-davidson-should-keep-making-e-motorcycles/

Kirsten Korosec - 7:30 AM PST December 13, 2021

Harley-Davidson is taking its electric motorcycle division LiveWire public through a merger with a blank check company sponsored by executives of AEA Investors and Bridges Fund Management.

The agreement with special purpose acquisition company AEA-Bridges Impact Corp (ABIC) will preserve much of Harley-Davidson’s ownership while giving LiveWire access to the capital that the public markets can provide and fold in Taiwanese motorcycle and sport vehicle manufacturer Kymco as a key partner. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2022.

The deal is funded by $400 million that ABIC is holding in trust, a $100 million investment from Harley-Davidson and $100 million from Kymco.

https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/13/harley-davidsons-ev-motorcycle-unit-livewire-to-go-public-via-spac/

Gideon Lichfield - Oct 16, 2022 7:00 AM

Review: LiveWire S2 Del Mar

An electric Harley-Davidson still sounds like something that shouldn’t exist—a self-negating proposition, like vegan meat, virtual sex, or dry-slope skiing. This puts me, as a biker, in something of a bind when I come face-to-face with the Del Mar. I’ve never quite been able to see myself as a Harley person, cruising around with all that excess mass and obnoxious noise in some aging pretense of rebellion. But when you strip the bike down to less than 500 pounds and replace the engine roar with a barely discernible whine, doesn’t slapping a Harley label on it feel somehow even more desperate?

https://www.wired.com/review/review-livewire-s2-del-mar/

Micah Toll - Jan 16 2025 3:33 am PT

LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, has just announced its latest electric motorcycle model. The new LiveWire S2 Alpinista is built on the same platform as the brand’s last two models, leveraging the Arrow platform as a versatile foundation for several diverse bikes.

The Arrow platform first received its debut with the LiveWire S2 Del Mar, which was then followed by the S2 Mulholland.

LiveWire announced that a high-performance electric maxi-scooter would be produced on the Arrow platform, but not before the company rolled out the S2 Alpinista. “The Alpinista is LiveWire’s first sport standard,” explained the company, “equipped with 17” wheels and tires, blending the best of street, sport, and hyper-tourer characteristics.”

The recently unveiled S2 Alpinista is mechanically quite similar to the two previous models sharing the platform. The 10.5 kWh battery that serves as the main structure of the bike will offer a maximum range of 120 miles (193 km) per charge under city riding conditions. It can be recharged with a Level 2 charger from 20-80% in just 1 hour and 20 minutes.

The 433 lb (196 kg) bike can achieve a 0-60 mph (0-96 km/h) time of just 3.0 seconds, thanks to its powerful 63 kW (84 hp) motor. The S2 Alpinista can also reach an electronically limited top speed of 99 mph (159 km/h).

https://electrek.co/2025/01/16/livewire-alpanista-unveiled-as-newest-electric-motorcycle-from-harley-offshoot/

Justin Hughes - July 18, 2025 3:25 pm EST

LiveWire took the opportunity at Harley-Davidson Homecoming 2025 to display a pair of concept bikes unlike anything we've seen from the electric brand before. An Instagram post shows off two little unnamed bikes that LiveWire says are 125cc equivalents, pitting them against the Honda Grom and other minibikes. One of them looks ready to hit the streets, while the other sports knobby tires and a number plate to tear up the dirt. In the post, LiveWire says the seat height is 30 inches, and the bikes will go from 0-30 mph in about three seconds, with a top speed of 53 mph. Their range is about 100 miles using swappable batteries, something no other LiveWire currently offers.

We learned that LiveWire was looking at smaller bikes last year at the EICMA show, where it announced a partnership with Kymco to build electric scooters. We didn't see these Grom-sized bikes coming, but they make perfect sense. My Kawasaki Z125 minibike uses a lot of scooter parts, such as the 12-inch wheels, tires, and brakes. If you zoom in on LiveWire's pictures, the Kymco name on the front brake caliper is clearly visible. Kymco also has its Ionex EV platform featuring swappable batteries. “Kymco's Ionex technology is expected to be the driving force behind the potential cooperation between LiveWire and Kymco for smaller electric motorbikes,” Kymco CEO Allen Ko told RideApart in 2023. We don't know for sure, but chances are good that these bikes are using it.

Read More: https://www.jalopnik.com/1914935/livewire-zero-release-smaller-affordable-ev-motorcycles/

This design aims to provide motorbike users with peace of mind and make riding more enjoyable by reducing the chance of a crash.

By Marcus Njuguna - 1 November 2021

Honda is well-known across the world as one of the forerunners in producing cutting-edge technology for automobiles and motorcycles. Thanks to the company's outstanding services, it has built ties with more than 28 million consumers across the globe.

In a bid to further strengthen that relationship, Honda unveiled its latest self-balancing motorbike, the Honda Riding Assist-e, in 2017. As the name implies, this motorcycle is designed for first-time riders who are just getting accustomed to racing on motorbikes.

Honda cut down the seat's weight, decreased the gravitational pull, and introduced self-balancing innovation without the need for a gyroscope to make it simpler for new users.

https://www.hotcars.com/everything-you-should-know-about-honda-riding-assist-e/

But most won't be available in the US.

Igor Bonifacic - September 13, 2022 2:11 PM

The world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer is going electric. On Monday, Honda announced it would introduce “10 or more” electric motorcycles by 2025. The majority of those won’t be available in North America, with the automaker set to focus most of its attention on Asian and European markets. Don’t expect many performance models either. Honda shared a slide showing the silhouettes of 11 potential electric models, and all but four look like mopeds.

The good news is that the remaining full-sized models are the ones that are likely to make their way stateside. Honda is developing a new “FUN” platform and plans to introduce three “large-size” EV models in Japan, the US and Europe between 2024 and 2025. It’s also working on a kids-sized bike based on the same powertrain and solid-state battery technology to power all of the models it plans to introduce before the second half of the decade.

https://www.engadget.com/honda-motorcycle-electrification-181150543.html

Jaclyn Trop - 11:24 AM PDT September 13, 2022

Honda plans to launch at least 10 all-electric motorcycles by 2025, including one for children, as demand for business-use bikes rises worldwide.

The world’s largest motorcycle manufacturer said Tuesday that it’s targeting annual sales of 1 million electric motorcycles within the next five years. It announced a number of changes to its motorcycle lineup, including more models with swappable or all-solid-state batteries, toward its goal to become carbon neutral by 2050.

Honda said it expects electric motorcycles to comprise 15% of its bike business by 2030, boosted by burgeoning demand in China, India and elsewhere in Asia. The revamped lineup will include at least two electric commuter motorcycles and three larger models in Europe and Asia over the next three years.

https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/13/hondas-ev-motorcycle-offensive-includes-one-just-for-kids/

Honda global electrification head Shinji Aoyama recently discussed the possibility.

Apr 28, 2023 at 3:52pm ET - Janaki Jitchotvisut

As more firms dive into the nuts, bolts, and electrons of coming up with their own electric motorcycle designs, the wide variety of opinions (and perspectives) is fascinating. You have scrappy upstarts like Ultraviolette, pulling something beautiful together and eagerly sharing every step of their process on their official YouTube channel as they bring the F77 to market. (For now, it’s only in India, but who knows what the future holds?)

Then you have legacy OEMs that have decades of combustion motorcycle experience behind them, like KTM. As recently as March 2023, KTM and Pierer Mobility CEO Stefan Pierer used the word “nonsense” to describe the idea of larger, high-powered electric motorcycles in an interview with Motorrad. Commuter bikes and smaller-range two wheelers are one thing, he said, but he discounted the idea of any of the brands that he currently oversees getting involved with high-powered electrics. Instead, he said, he sees e-fuels as being where it’s at for reducing emissions in future performance motorcycles.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/664764/honda-middleweight-electric-bike-development/

Quina Baterna - Jan. 14, 2025 6:15 am EST

As one of the top global motorcycle manufacturers, Honda has consistently shown its ability to design motorcycles that riders truly love to ride, whether on the trails or in the streets. Although most people don't know it, Honda's history of making motorcycles actually predates its production of everything else that it is known for, such as its top-selling cars, power tools, or even robots.

Since it launched its first motorcycle over 75 years ago, Honda has released some pretty successful models, such as the insanely fast Honda CBR1100XX Super Blackbird, the legendary Honda CB750, and the iconic Honda Cub, which remains the best-selling motorcycle in the world. However, it looks like Honda isn't done with its push for innovation when it comes to two-wheeled bikes. In recent times, Honda doubled down on its continued commitment to carbon neutrality by equipping its new models with electric wings. In November, the iconic Japanese brand announced two novel electric motorcycle concepts at the EICMA 2024 in Italy: the EV Fun Concept and the EV Urban Concept.

Read More: https://www.slashgear.com/1756084/honda-electric-motorcycle-info-potential-release-date/

Jo Borrás - May 31 2025 9:46 am PT

Year after year, a seemingly endless raft of all-electric concept bikes wearing Honda badges have made their way across the motor show stage without ever making it onto the dealer showroom. But now, it’s here: this unmissable, cafe racer-inspired electric Honda motorcycle is the company’s first – and you can buy it!

We got our first look at this first-ever production electric motorcycle from Honda back in March, when leaked type-approval documents hinted at a 75 mph 125 cc-class motorcycle with cafe racer styling and a “WH8000D” designation first surfaced. It was clear, then, that Honda was seriously working on a for-real electric motorcycle – what wasn’t clear was when (or even if) it would ever see productions.

https://electrek.co/2025/05/31/first-production-electric-honda-motorcycle-debuts-in-beijing-and-its-a-cafe-racer/

The tech is nothing short of groundbreaking—and a tad reminiscent of a previous Honda project.

Öhlins Debuts SmartEC3 Semi-Active Suspension On 2024 Honda Fireblade SP

Enrico Punsalang - Jul 21, at 7:54am ET

In today’s superbike wars, it’s easy to get caught up in the spectacle of wings, launch control, and MotoGP-derived dashboards. The BMW S 1000 RR flexes its Euro-tech muscle. The Ducati Panigale V4 struts its Italian drama. But ask anyone who’s been around long enough and they’ll tell you—before all the spec-sheet battles and social media bragging rights, there was Honda. And if any brand has earned the right to quietly shake the industry with a single patent filing, it’s them.

Honda doesn’t just build fast bikes. They build foundations. The original Fireblade didn’t show up with brute horsepower. It showed up with smarter engineering. In the 90s, it broke the mold by shedding weight instead of chasing top-end numbers, carving out the “Total Control” philosophy that made it one of the most balanced sportbikes of its time. Over the years, the Fireblade evolved from a streetfighter with race leanings into a full-blown superbike weapon, with the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP being the most extreme iteration yet.

Now, Honda’s latest patent suggests the Fireblade’s legacy might be headed into electric territory. And it’s not just a sketch on paper. This new layout carries the kind of engineering focus that hints at serious intent.

So what’s actually in the patent?

https://www.rideapart.com/news/766272/honda-electric-superbike-patent-close-look/

Micah Toll - Jul 18 2025 1:37 am PT

Earlier this week, we covered Honda’s new patent images that revealed what looks to be a production-ready, ultra-low-cost electric motorcycle from the world’s most prolific motorcycle maker. While the company hasn’t officially announced plans to bring the bike to market, the level of detail in the patent suggests one thing loud and clear: Honda’s electric commuter is no longer just a concept – it’s waiting on a green light from the boardroom. And if they’re still debating giving it the thumbs up or down, then now would be the perfect time to make everyone’s day and release this thing to the world.

To be fair, we don’t really know what the bike would look like since we only have the technical drawings in the patent that showcase an electric motorcycle built on the frame of a Honda Shine 100, the company’s smash-hit 99cc commuter bike that has proven incredibly popular in India.

The images above and below show an AI interpretation of how the electric version could look, taking the technical drawings of the bike from the patent and applying styling similar to the Shine 100. But if this is any indication, it could slot nicely into Honda’s lineup.

https://electrek.co/2025/07/18/hondas-new-super-low-cost-electric-motorcycle-could-come-at-the-perfect-time/

https://electrek.co/2019/11/13/horwin-cr6-pro-electric-motorcycle-eicma/

Feb 27, 2020 at 11:51am By: Dustin Wheelen

Oui, oui, das elektrisches motorrad.

Not every motorcycle suits every riding situation. Most urban commuters wouldn’t opt for a BMW R 1250 GS in congested conditions and the majority of motorcyclists wouldn’t embark on a cross-country road trip with a quarter-liter sports bike. When it comes to electric motorcycles, metropolitan areas provide shorter ride distances and abundant charging stations to help make electric transportation feasible. For that reason, Austrian e-mobility company Horwin looks to expand its CR6 range to France with incentives for city dwellers.

Primarily distributed in German-speaking countries like Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, and, well, Germany, Horwin aimed to expand its dealer network by launching the CR6 and CR6 Pro in at EICMA 2019. The move paid off for the budding EV manufacturer with the TilGreen Group picking up distribution of the electric motorcycle for France.

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/401094/horwin-cr6-pro-electric-motorcycle-france/amp/

https://huckcycles.com/

Micah Toll - Apr. 2nd 2020 8:26 am ET

If there was any doubt that electric mopeds are coming into their own in 2020, this should pretty much crush it. Not only are there plenty of interesting and inexpensive imported options, but now we’re seeing homegrown American-made electric mopeds as well. North Carolina-based Huck Cycles is the newest electric moped manufacturer, and we caught up with the founder recently to learn about the company’s bikes and backstory.

Brett McCoy founded Huck Cycles last year with the goal of building retro-inspired electric mopeds using as many locally sourced materials as possible.

https://electrek.co/2020/04/02/huck-cycles-debuts-powerful-american-made-electric-mopeds/

Micah Toll - May. 22nd 2020 7:43 am ET

Electric mopeds are exploding in popularity, especially thanks to new models with higher speeds and power levels. As more electric moped startups begin producing the popular mini-EVs, legal questions have begun to stir about how and where these bikes can be ridden.

Their pedals might make them bicycle-like, but their motorcycle-level speeds and power can place them outside of standard e-bike regulations.

https://electrek.co/2020/05/22/huck-cycles-60-mph-electric-mopeds-get-vins-legal/

Patrick Campanale - Nov 8 2022 11:13 am PT

Are you ready to leave that gas-guzzling car behind and enjoy a greener ride? Well, Huck Cycles is here to deliver just that. With all models featuring 40 miles of range and 30 MPH top speeds on the road, and 45 MPH off-road, today’s savings of up to $790 make now a compelling time to pick one up. No gas or oil is needed to ride, and pricing starts at $4,770. Plus, all models come with DOT-approved headlights, turn signals, and an integrated brake light as standard equipment. We also have a wide selection of Tesla and e-bike discounts in today’s New Green Deals, so you won’t want to miss that either.

Head below for other New Green Deals that we’ve found today and of course Electrek’s best EV buying and leasing deals. Also, check out the new Electrek Tesla Shop for the best deals on Tesla accessories.

https://electrek.co/2022/11/08/huck-cycles-sale-wellbots-new-green-deals/

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/388399/husqvarna-norden-901-adv-overview/

lynne myers (designboom) - Oct 20, 2021

ICOMA's folding electric motorbike is so compact it even fits under a desk

japanese company ICOMA unveils a foldable electric motorcycle called ‘tatamel bike’. ideal for getting around the city or commuting to work, the mini motorbike can be folded down into a small enough size that it can be stored under a standard office desk, meaning you don’t need to worry about parking ever again.

when ready to ride, the motorcycle measures 1230mm long, 1000mm tall, and 650mm wide. once folded back down in its storage state, tatamel bike measures just 700mm long, 680mm tall and 260mm wide.

https://www.designboom.com/technology/icoma-folding-e-bike-fits-under-a-desk-10-20-2021/

By Kshitij Rawat - August 9, 2020

Check out this digitally created image of the upcoming Jawa electric motorcycle, based on the ‘standard’ Jawa Last month, we had reported that Classic Legends is working on a new electric motorcycle for India. Currently, the Jawa brand only has three motorcycles in its lineup – Jawa, 42, and Perak. The addition of an electric motorcycle would not only help the company expand its range, but also help promote emissions-free personal transportation. The Indian two-wheeler market has seen the introduction of many electric scooters in recent times, mostly by new start-ups. Most of these e-scooters are only suited for urban commutes, featuring small batteries and limited driving range, offered at an affordable price. There are a few electric motorcycles as well, like the Revolt RV400 and the upcoming Ultraviolette F77, but these are far fewer in number.

Read more at: https://gaadiwaadi.com/upcoming-jawa-electric-motorcycle-imagined-digitally/

Could the storied Indian brand go this route in 2022?

Aug 11, 2020 at 1:00pm - By: Janaki Jitchotvisut

In July, 2020, we first shared the possibility that Jawa may be working on an electric bike. Just a couple of days later, the possibility of the Yezdi brand being revived as an exclusively electric marque also rose. As you may recall, both Jawa and Yezdi are owned by Classic Legends, a Mahindra subsidiary, so these two threads may very well be connected.

In August, 2020, Electric Vehicle Web worked with automotive designer Sreejith Krishnan to imagine what an electric Jawa design could look like. There still hasn’t been any official announcement about any electric bikes on the docket from either brand, but Indian press speculates that such a bike could be coming in 2022.

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/438582/jawa-electric-motorcycle-design-render/amp/

Apr 21, 2021 at 11:12pm ET - Enrico Punsalang

How does a 5,000 watt motor and a 90 kilometer-per hour top speed sound?

Picture this: you pull up to a bike night with your riding buddies aboard your swanky new electric motorcycle. You turn heads as you make your way through the city streets on your sleek, sporty, yet silent machine. When you finally reach your hangout spot, your buddies ask you what bike you're on. You proudly reply, “It's a Joy Beast, dude!” Yeah, pretty anticlimactic, don't you think?

Joy E-Bikes, an electric bike and scooter maker from India, which is a subsidiary of Wardwizard Innovations & Mobility Ltd could certainly use a slightly more badass name, however, it's certainly on the right track when it comes to making sporty and stylish electric motorcycles. The company has recently launched four new electric motorcycles which it's calling 'High-Speed' models. Capable of a top speed of 90 kilometers per hour, they're certainly slow, even when compared to 125cc mopeds. However, they are just a little bit faster than other entry-level electric scooters in the market.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/502589/joy-ebike-new-electric-motorcycles/

A good number of motorcyclists are making the electric shift.

Jul 07, 2021 at 1:01am ET - Enrico Punsalang

It would appear that more and more Indian motorcyclists are making the shift to electric, as electric motorcycles and scooters have been rolling off showroom floors left and right. If you take into account the fact that the country is still undergoing one form of lockdown or another, this trend is nothing short of impressive.

With the demand for personal mobility growing by the day, as well as the Indian government heavily incentivizing the use of electric vehicles, it’s not surprising that the number of EVs continues to rise. Having said that, a relatively new player in the electric motorcycle game, Joy E-Bikes, has seen some massive growth for the month of June. A subsidiary of WardWizard Innovations and Mobility, Joy E-Bikes sold more than 700 electric motorcycles in June 2021–more than three times as many as the 223 units sold in the same period last year.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/518563/joy-ebikes-300-percent-growth-june/

Micah Toll - Nov. 15th 2021 2:41 am PT

At the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show next week, Kawasaki is expected to unveil three new motorcycles. While the first two will likely fall into their sport and adventure touring categories, the third has been the subject of wider speculation but very well may be the company’s first true electric motorcycle.

This wouldn’t be the first time Kawasaki took to the world’s foremost motorcycle show to unveil its electric ambitions.

Just two years ago at the last EICMA show before the pandemic, Kawasaki wowed onlookers with the first public revealing of its electric motorcycle ambitions.

A prototype electric motorcycle was unveiled as part of an EV development project, but little was known about the bike at the time.

It was apparent that the bike was built on a Ninja 650 base and featured a 4-speed gearbox, but that was about as much as the world could glean from the prototype on display.

https://electrek.co/2021/11/15/kawasaki-expected-to-unveil-electric-motorcycle-next-week/

Micah Toll - Oct 4 2023 11:16 pm PT

Kawasaki has finally revealed the final specs as well as pricing for its first two electric motorcycles, the Kawasaki Ninja e-1 and Z e-1.

Both bikes are now launching in North American markets (US and Canada) as well as in the UK.

In the US, the Ninja e-1 will be priced at US $7,599, while the 2024 Z e-1 starts at a slightly lower US $7,299.

Both models have rock-bottom performance specs, leading our previous coverage to conclude that their only hope for success would be if the prices matched the low-hanging performance. And it looks like Kawasaki managed to pull it off with lower pricing than many had anticipated.

While not reaching parity with the brand’s 125cc combustion engine-powered models, the prices still put the new models square in the center of the commuter electric motorcycle market.

https://electrek.co/2023/10/04/kawasaki-first-electric-motorcycle-prices-revealed-orders-open/

Micah Toll - Oct. 26th 2021 1:10 am PT

As someone who rides, reviews, and covers news on electric motorcycles, I hear the same thing all the time: “I’d love an electric motorcycle, but they’re all so expensive. Maybe when prices come down.”

And I get it. Electric motorcycles really are expensive. Zero’s flagship electric motorcycles cost $20,000. LiveWires are a couple thousand more. And Energicas are a couple thousand more than that. But somehow a little-known, highway-capable electric motorcycle popped up in North America for just US $5,990, and it seems like no one noticed. I’m talking about the Kollter ES1 electric motorcycle.

We’ve been discussing a potential impending influx of affordable electric motorcycles from Asia for several years now. However, the COVID-19 pandemic created a significant delay in the rollout of several of those anticipated Asian models.

During the pandemic, multiple new models such as the NIU RQi and SONDORS Metacycle were unveiled. Those were expected to become North America’s first low-cost, highway-capable electric motorcycles, but both aren’t expected to show up until this winter at the earliest.

In the meantime, the humble Kollter ES1 somehow snuck into the country unnoticed.

https://electrek.co/2021/10/26/north-americas-most-affordable-70-mph-electric-motorcycle-is-already-here-and-no-one-noticed/

Micah Toll - Nov. 17th 2021 8:46 am PT

I’m a huge proponent of electric motorcycles, which offer all the thrill of gas bikes yet without the emissions, maintenance, or generally associated ownership headaches. The only problem is that they’re traditionally much more expensive than gas bikes. Or at least they were, until the Kollter ES1 rolled into North America.

As much as I love riding flagship Zeros and electric Harleys, those are expensive bikes at around $20,000 or more (though to be fair, Zero has other models at closer to $11K-12K).

On the other end of the spectrum, I had a blast riding the sub-$3,000 CSC City Slicker. But as its name implies, it’s limited to the city. The 45 mph top speed makes quick work of urban jungles but is wholly inadequate for highway use.

But with 70+ mph speeds, the Kollter ES1 can hang out on the highway, though it may be limited to the right lane depending on the scenario.

https://electrek.co/2021/11/17/kollter-es1-review-i-tested-north-americas-first-affordable-highway-capable-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Aug. 30th 2022 8:11 am PT

The commuter-class electric motorcycle market is heating up quickly, with the Kollter RS1 set to become the next mid-power bike hitting US roads.

While electric sport bikes that can easily blow past 100 mph (160 km/h) have been the most popular models so far, commuter electric motorcycles are coming into their own. Several models that can reach speeds of between 60-80 mph (96-130 km/h) have been announced, rolling in at a fraction of the price of flagship electric sport bikes.

The Kollter RS1’s top speed of 80 mph (130 km/h) and 35 kW peak-rated chain-driving mid-motor (47 hp) put it on the higher performance end of that group.

https://electrek.co/2022/08/30/kollter-rs1-80-mph-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Sep. 1st 2022 10:54 am PT

Police departments have been flocking to two-wheeled electric vehicles over the last few years thanks to an influx of new models. Now the low-cost Kollter ES1 electric motorcycle is getting its first ever police use in the US.

Zero Motorcycles has long been the police e-moto of choice, but we’ve seen that role expand into Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycle and even enduro-style light electric motorbikes.

The Kollter ES1 began making deliveries in the US last year, where we were one of the first to test it out in person.

The bike’s top speed of around 60 mph (96 km/h) and 11 kW (15 hp) motor make it great for urban use, and even occasional higher speed sprints. With an MSRP of $6,995 plus qualification for federal tax credits, it has become an increasingly popular option for commuters looking for an affordable electric motorcycle.

https://electrek.co/2022/09/01/kollter-police-electric-motorcycle/

A budget-friendly, no-frills electric motorcycle.

Mar 24, 2021 at 2:49am ET - Enrico Punsalang

Up until recently, the entry-level electric two-wheeler game has been dominated by lightweight scooters. Popping up from multiple manufacturers both old and new, these green commuters are perfect for the urban environments of multiple Asian and European countries. However, it would seem that the tides are beginning to shift towards full-sized motorcycles, as is the case with the Komaki MX3.

What looks like a gasoline-powered, early-2000s machine, is in fact a thoroughly modern electric motorcycle with an extremely affordable priced tag. Launched in the Indian market as a no-frills, barebones electric motorcycle, the Komaki MX3 fetches the equivalent of just $1,307 USD. Now, this is extremely affordable, even within the entry-level electric motorcycle scene, so let's take a look what the MX3 has to offer. For starters, the overall appearance of the motorcycle looks like it was definitely made to fit the price point. There's no denying that this bike is devoid of any of the stylistic nuances found in more premium machines.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/496322/komaki-mx3-electric-motorcycle-launched/amp/

Micah Toll - Aug. 12th 2020 7:11 am ET

KTM has been hard at work on an entire electric two-wheeler platform that is expected to spread the Austrian company’s EV expertise across multiple electric two-wheelers.

Last month KTM confirmed that it was working on a project known as EMotion.

The project was under way with the help of several partners, including the Indian company Bajaj who recently released its own Chetak electric scooter that resembles an electric Vespa.

The platform is expected to include a 48V electrical system and offer a range of power options between 3-10 kW (4-13 hp), according to the German publication Motorrad.

https://electrek.co/2020/08/12/ktm-is-working-on-a-new-electric-motorbike-that-could-bridge-the-scooter-motorcycle-gap/

Micah Toll Oct. 29th 2019 4:44 am ET

KYMCO has just announced a new electric scooter to be unveiled at the 2019 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. But the new KYMCO RevoNex isn’t your standard little electric scooter. It’s a maxi scooter that seems to blur the line between electric scooters and electric motorcycles.

https://electrek.co/2019/10/29/kymco-announces-revonex-electric-maxi-scooter/

KYMCO looks set to launch a leaning multi-wheel scooter in 2021, with the release of the CV3 looking likely to be confirmed

By Simon Hancocks - Fri, 20 Nov 2020

TAIWANESE motorcycle manufacturer KYMCO looks set to join the leaning multi-wheel scooter market in 2021, as the CV3 looks likely to land next year.

The bike will be officially unveiled on November 26th, a day that we also believe we will be seeing their X-ADV rival for the first time too.

https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/kymco-launch-leaning-multi-wheel-scooter-next-week

Micah Toll - Nov. 26th 2020 6:09 am ET

Taiwanese scooter and motorbike manufacturer KYMCO just held its 2021 Time to Excite digital press conference to unveil several new models. In keeping with its electrification trend over the last few years, 2021 also saw a new electric model, the KYMCO F9, added to the company’s lineup.

KYMCO Chairman Allen Ko described the F9 upon its unveiling as “A cool urban electric motorcycle equipped with a 9.4 kW electric motor and designed for street sport riding.”

https://electrek.co/2020/11/26/kymco-f9-unveiled-as-cool-urban-electric-motorcycle-with-2-speed-automatic-transmission/

Micah Toll - Nov. 22nd 2020 4:28 am ET

KYMCO has a big digital press conference planned for this Thursday, November 26th. And it appears that one of the major unveilings will be a new electric motorcycle known as the KYMCO F9.

We only have a few brief shots of the new bike, which is visible in a short 18-second teaser video shown below.

But from the quick cuts we can actually glean a lot of information.

KYMCO’s new bike takes on something of a hybrid motorcycle/maxi-scooter form with a frame that is likely supplemented by a stressed-member battery box.

The battery also appears to be quite large, taking up the majority of the frame’s space between the rider’s knees.

https://electrek.co/2020/11/22/kymco-f9-teases-new-electric-motorcycle-unveiling/

Micah Toll - Nov 16 2022 6:46 am PT

KYMCO unveiled updated versions of its two high-performance electric motorcycle prototypes at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show, giving riders a taste of what’s to come from the major two-wheeler manufacturer.

KYMCO is better known for its scooters and smaller format motorcycles, but the brand announced a stark departure with its 2018 unveiling of the KYMCO SuperNEX electric superbike.

A year later KYMCO rolled out the RevoNEX, a slightly toned down model designed more for high-performance recreational riding than laying down track times like the SuperNEX.

Both bikes were supposed to offer high speeds, high torque, and, most interestingly, a multi-speed gearbox.

Both bikes also seemed to disappear from the company’s product horizon, with only occasional updates over the years but lacking clear timelines for production.

https://electrek.co/2022/11/16/kymco-unveils-supernex-and-revonex-electric-motorcycles/

https://electrek.co/2019/12/19/lightning-strike-electric-motorcycle-deliveries-secret-project/

Micah Toll - May. 29th 2020 6:23 am ET

Lightning Motorcycles is not just an electric vehicle company that thinks outside the box; its latest vehicle gets rid of the box entirely, opting instead for a fully enclosed motorcycle fairing.

Is Lightning Motorcycles building an enclosed bike?

California-based Lightning Motorcycle’s past projects have included the fastest electric motorcycle in the world, known as the LS-218, as well as a new model of affordable electric sport bike known as the Lightning Strike.

The former has been in (very) low-volume production for years, while the latter is apparently already making deliveries, though we haven’t seen very many in the wild.

But that hasn’t stopped the company from apparently advancing on an ambitious new project: a fully enclosed electric motorcycle.

https://electrek.co/2020/05/29/this-odd-looking-vehicle-is-reportedly-lightnings-enclosed-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Jun. 4th 2020 11:50 am ET

Last month we reported on new patent drawings that pointed to a secret Lightning Motorcycles project involving an enclosed electric motorcycle.

Now we’ve been joined for an interview by Lightning Motorcycle’s CEO Richard Hatfield, where he confirmed that the company is indeed developing the vehicle and provided Electrek with the first test footage of the prototype in action.

https://electrek.co/2020/06/04/exclusive-first-look-lightning-motorcycles-enclosed-electric-motorcycle/

By: Sabrina Giacomini - Nov 20, 2020 at 2:24pm ET

Much ado about nothing?

Motorcycle startups have three end states—some make it, some don’t, and some fall into limbo. The latter refers to companies that end up in that grey zone where you’re never too sure what’s happening, if anything. That’s where Lightning Motorcycles currently stands.

What started out as a promising, American-born project turned into a weird, convoluted situation we still don’t have answers for. We decided to do some digging to find out whatever happened to Lightning Motorcycles and what the current situation is. After copious research, we’re still not sure.

https://www.rideapart.com/features/455680/what-happened-to-lightning-motorcycles/amp/

Called the Maeving RM1, the electric motorcycle will come in two variants

Punya Sharma - 2 September 2023

As EVs gain traction, the percentage of electric motorcycles is rising in the States. And as you’d expect, everyone wants a piece of the pie. While the big players (Kawasaki, Suzuki, BMW) continue to take their own sweet time, you can’t help but look at new brands with plenty to offer. One such bikemaker is Britain-based Maeving, which is set to enter the American market soon. It has a gorgeous neo-retro motorcycle for us, ready to compete in the entry-level segment against names like Sondors, Ryvid, and Zero. Without further ado, let’s dive in.

Whenever a new brand pops up, the aforementioned questions come to mind. So let’s address these. Maeving is based out of Coventry, United Kingdom, the holy grail of some of the most iconic bikemakers like Triumph, BSA, Norton, and Royal Enfield. It opened its doors in 2018 and the team, though small, comprises several ex-Triumph engineers. Since it is relatively new, all motorcycles are handmade and sold direct-to-customer. Another noteworthy claim is that 65 percent of the cycle parts come from British companies. So there’s no massive Chinese lineage to worry about here.

https://www.topspeed.com/juice-up-this-electrifying-motorcycle-is-ready-to-knock-on-american-doors/

Derek Markham - 1 April 2024

The body of Maeving’s electric motorcycles emulate the iconic look of the café racers and bobbers of yesteryear, but without all the noise and fumes. The UK-based Maeving has successfully married classic British motorcycle design with a zero-emission electric drivetrain and produced a worthy (and stylish) contender for a lightweight city bike that won’t break the bank. And it doesn’t hurt that Maeving, which is the UK’s first electric motorcycle manufacturer, is also located in the same part of the country where other classic British bike companies began.

“Our motorcycles are built in Coventry, in the British Midlands, which is the beating heart of British motorcycling. BSA, Norton, Royal Enfield, and Triumph are some of the best-known examples of fantastic companies with their roots in the British Midlands.”

https://cleantechnica.com/2024/04/01/maevings-electric-motorcycles-offer-zero-emission-thrills-with-a-healthy-dose-of-nostalgia/

Micah Toll - Apr. 27th 2022 1:19 am PT

The Miku Max electric motorbike has been a controversial design ever since we first began covering it in 2018. Now the Miku Super has improved the bike’s performance as it expands into the European market.

Produced by Chinese electric scooter giant Sunra, the Miku Super is a unique design that falls somewhere between electric mopeds and electric motorcycles.

Riding on 12″ scooter wheels, it’s something of an electric minibike that offers better than expected urban performance. A top speed of 80 km/h (50 mph) is possible thanks to a 3,000W motor in the rear wheel. The motor is apparently powerful enough to reach that speed in 8.5 seconds.

Powering that motor is an upgraded 72V 20Ah removable battery housed low and forward in the frame.

There’s a significant amount of dead space behind the battery, with a cantilevered seating position hanging out over the open area. If there was ever an electric minibike meant to carry a step ladder or a bag of golf clubs, this is it.

https://electrek.co/2022/04/27/love-it-or-hate-it-this-funky-electric-motorcycle-is-expanding-into-europe-with-faster-performance/

By: Enrico Punsalang - Aug 29, 2020

The all electric closed-cabin two wheeler will be EU-certified.

We've seen electric motorcycles of all shapes and sizes over the past couple of decades. From high performance sportbikes to friendly commuter scooters, these electric two-wheelers don't really detract much from their gasoline powered counterparts. Yes, some of them are loaded with tons of tech ranging from sophisticated regenerative braking to Bluetooth connectivity, but these bikes still fall within the socially accepted definition of what a motorcycle is. One company currently based in the Czech Republic, however, dares to think outside the box—by putting the rider inside a box—well, sort of.

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/441299/monoracer-130e-eu-certified/amp/

May 20, 2021 at 11:45pm ET - Enrico Punsalang

We could soon see this next-level tech on a production-ready machine.

As the days go by, it appears that the developments to battery and electric powertrain technology continue to roll out across the industry. With batteries becoming more efficient, manufacturers are now able to package them in lighter, small configurations. On top of this, the development of more sophisticated energy management systems incorporated in electric powertrains has seen the range of electric motorcycles increase by a huge margin.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/508697/nawaracer-ultracapacitor-electric-motorcycle/

https://www.nimbus.green/

By Ben Coxworth - March 02, 2021

Many people like the idea of commuting by motorcycle, but are put off by the thought of being so open to the elements. The three-wheeled, fully-enclosed, tilting Nimbus EV was designed with just such folks in mind.

Perhaps inspired by Toyota's i-Road concept, the Nimbus is currently in functioning prototype form, and is being developed by a Michigan-based startup of the same name. The two-door vehicle seats a driver and passenger – one behind the other – and is made up of a steel/aluminum frame combined with a thermoplastic shell.

In its final commercial form, the Nimbus should weigh 639 to 694 lb (290 to 315 kg), and have a top speed of 50 mph (80 km/h). It will be offered with the buyer's choice of an 8.1-kWh or 12.4-kWh lithium battery pack, respectively delivering a range of either 78 or 119 miles (126 or 191 km) per charge. Using a household outlet, a 95-percent charge should be possible within either 5.4 or 8.3 hours. Utilizing a Level 3 fast charger, that figure drops to 45 minutes for both battery capacities.

https://newatlas.com/urban-transport/nimbus-tilting-three-wheeled-ev/

Rebecca Bellan - 1:21 PM PDT June 7, 2022

As shared e-scooter companies have infiltrated cities and e-bike sales have soared, micromobility has been offered up as a panacea to save us all from the ill humors and packed streets caused by gas-guzzling cars. However, one of the major roadblocks in front of well-intentioned city dwellers who’d love to trade in their cumbersome and environmentally unfriendly vehicles for an e-bike or scooter remains: What happens when it rains?

Nimbus, a Michigan-based electric vehicle startup, wants to solve that problem with a simple solution: Put a roof on it.

The company recently came out of stealth with a prototype for its Nimbus One, a tiny, three-wheeled EV that “combines the convenience and cost of a motorbike with the safety and comfort of a car.”

https://techcrunch.com/2022/06/07/nimbus-launches-tiny-ev-prototype-thats-like-a-motorbike-with-a-roof/

https://electrek.co/2019/10/25/niu-electric-motorcycle-spy-shots/

Micah Toll - Jan. 7th 2020 1:00 pm ET

NIU, one of the leading international seated electric scooter companies, has just unveiled two new high-power electric vehicles. The NIU RQi electric motorcycle and the NIU TQi three-wheeler covered scooter could represent the dawn of a new era of affordable electric motorcycles for the US market.

https://electrek.co/2020/01/07/niu-rqi-gt-electric-motorcycle-unveiled-affordability/

The Chinese company could change your daily commute.

By Mike Brown on January 7, 2020

Niu, a major Chinese electric scooter manufacturer, is coming to the United States. Ahead of the company’s big move, it’s unveiled a bold new way to get around cities: a three-wheeled, electric vehicle with limited autonomy and the ability to balance itself.

https://www.inverse.com/article/62071-niu-major-u-s-debut

by Loz Blain - January 09, 2020

We know about plenty of high-performance electric motorcycles that look amazing but carry super premium price tags and we know about plenty of affordable electric scooters that do the job in the back streets, but don't have enough punch to commute on a freeway. The middle ground is an interesting space – mid-performance bikes with similar capabilities to the 400cc class, genuine highway capabilities and a range good enough to handle just about any commute with a genuine fun factor.

https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/niu-introduces-rqi-urban-performance-e-moto-capable-of-100-mph/

Coming to eight cities starting… immediately

By Sean O'Kane - Jan 6, 2020, 10:00pm EST

Chinese startup NIU is bringing its Vespa-style electric mopeds in the United States. The company says it made its slick and somewhat affordable electric two-wheelers available for purchase in San Francisco, San Diego, Austin, Chicago, Washington, DC, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Honolulu, and it’s spinning up sales operations in some of those cities right now.

NIU (not to be confused with electric vehicle startup NIO) is perhaps best known Stateside, if it’s known at all, because it supplies the vehicles for the shared moped service Revel. Revel launched last year in New York City with 1,000 of NIU’s mopeds, and it has since expanded to some of the cities NIU is now targeting, including Washington, DC, Austin, and most recently, Miami. The service is fairly affordable, and I found it to be a great way to get around Brooklyn in the warmer months. I especially liked it as a ride-hailing replacement.

https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/6/21051352/china-niu-electric-scooters-mopeds-ces-2020

Micah Toll - Apr. 9th 2021 10:23 am ET

In a surprise move, it turns out that NIU is planning to release the first version of its highly anticipated RQi electric motorcycle later this year.

This news comes as a bit of a twist after NIU’s latest product launch earlier this week turned out to be an unveiling for an electric kickscooter for international markets and three electric mopeds for the domestic Chinese market.

The company had teased a new product ahead of the launch, leading many to believe that the previously unveiled RQi electric motorcycle would finally be launching.

The NIU RQi was unveiled at CES2020 last January, touting a top speed of 160 km/h (100 mph) from a 30 kW (40 hp) motor.

https://electrek.co/2021/04/09/exclusive-niu-announces-launch-details-for-rqi-electric-motorcycle-heres-the-first-look/

Utkarsh Sood - July 22, 2025

You’ve got to have a trick or two up your sleeve if you intend to break through a crowded EV market. And Indian two-wheeler startup Oben Electric has done just that by making its first electric motorcycle available on Amazon to a market of more than 150 million people.

That’s one way to make your motorcycles accessible, especially in a crowded market like India’s. But Oben’s Rorr EZ is more than just an e-commerce shenanigan. It’s a proper urban EV that’s priced to perfection.

There are three trim variants, and the top-of-the-line version will set you back by IN₹ 129,999 (about US$1,550) – believe it or not, that’s cheaper than buying the iPhone 16 Pro Max in India (US$1,625). An electric motorcycle cheaper than a phone? Surely it’s got to be a gimmick – right? Not this one.

The Rorr EZ is offered in three different LFP battery pack configurations: 2.6 kWh, 3.4 kWh, and 4.4 kWh, with claimed ranges of 68 miles (110km), 87 miles (140 km), and 108 miles (175 km), respectively. Oben says that the battery can be charged to 80% in just 45 minutes.

Instead of simply sourcing components from OEM suppliers, the company has been creating its own components, including vital parts like quick chargers, motors, batteries, and vehicle control units. Its LFP (lithium iron phosphate) battery technology is claimed to offer double the lifespan of traditional lithium-ion batteries and boasts 50% improved temperature resistance. And thanks to this, the Rorr EZ might make for an attractive option in India's extreme environment.

The battery is paired with a 5.9-kW e-motor that produces 38.4 lb-ft (52 Nm) of torque and 7.5 kW of peak power. Top speed is listed at 59 mph (95 km/h) and a 0-25 mph (40 km/h) time of 3.3 seconds. Those aren’t exactly superbike numbers, but more than adequate for a large slice of the market.

https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/oben-rorr-ez/

Developed and built in Kenya, Obipus' electric bike has a decent range, swappable batteries and an incredibly low price

Matt Robinson - 21 November 2021

Electric motorcycles are starting to gain traction, but there’s a common theme with them - expense. The LiveWire, for instance (formerly branded as a Harley-Davidson), is nearly £30,000. The battery-powered bike you see here, though, is set to cost about 30 times less.

It’s an electric motorcycle from a firm called Obipus. Founded by a Swedish university and developing products in Kenya, Obipus says it has “a mission to implement electric mobility in emerging markets”. Earlier this month it was announced the company had raised $7.5 million in funding, and at the same time, a price was given for the bike - $1,300 depending on the spec, which works out about £960.

https://www.carthrottle.com/post/this-simple-but-capable-electric-motorcycle-will-cost-under-1000/

Micah Toll - Mar. 4th 2021 8:42 am ET

Indian-motorcycle manufacturer Okinawa is teasing its latest model, the all-electric Oki100 electric motorcycle, ahead of the bike’s upcoming launch.

The manufacturer has released an image showing the bike shrouded in fog.

What you can’t quite see from the teaser image, but what we’ve already known from past prototype images, is that the Oki100 won’t be a full-size motorcycle.

Instead, it is likely to take a Honda Grom-esque stab at a three-quarter-size bike.

Despite the bike’s small stature, it seems to take design inspiration from much more imposing bikes. The trellis frame looks a lot like a Ducati Monster, though the Oki100 likely won’t give Ducati a run for its money. The Oki100’s performance specs are expected to keep it firmly planted in the urban e-moto arena.

https://electrek.co/2021/03/04/okinawas-62-mph-oki100-light-electric-motorcycle-teased/

Micah Toll - Nov. 4th 2022 7:25 am PT

Indian electric scooter manufacturer Ola Electric announced that the company plans to unveil an electric motorcycle to complement its growing electric scooter production.

Ola is known for its low-cost electric scooters that combine tech-forward design with high performance operation.

The company recently surpassed 100,000 units, despite production only beginning less than a year ago.

The company operates a massive electric vehicle production facility known as the FutureFactory, which is staffed and run by an entirely female workforce.

https://electrek.co/2022/11/04/ola-announces-electric-motorcycle-scooter/

Ben Coxworth - August 15, 2024

Last August, Indian mobility company Ola Electric announced its upcoming lineup of full-size electric motorcycles. The firm has now provided specs for one family of the bikes, the Roadsters, which boast a range of up to 579 km (360 miles) and a top speed of 194 km/h (121 mph).

There are three basic models of the Roadster – the standard Roadster, the Roadster X and the Roadster Pro. Just to complicate matters, there are also three versions of the standard Roadster, taking their names from the capacity of their batteries in kilowatt-hours: the 3.5, 4.5 and 6. There are also three versions/battery capacities of the Roadster X, namely the 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5.

All of the bikes incorporate safety features such as collision warning and other driver assistance systems, a traction control system that prevents slipping and skidding, plus an automated system that prevents unwanted wheelies and stoppies (aka endos). As an added bonus, riders' hands and butts are kept comfy thanks to an integrated handlebar and seat heating/cooling system.

https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/ola-electric-roadster-motorcycles/

Micah Toll - Nov 8 2023 10:14 am PT

Urban cargo solutions and last-mile delivery are quickly undergoing rapid electrification. Since large delivery vans and trucks don’t work well in crowded cities, many operators are moving towards cargo e-bikes and scooters. But what happens when those solutions just aren’t big enough? Then you may want to check out the PNY Ponie, an electric cargo motorcycle designed for heavy hauling in tight spaces.

First and foremost, the PNY Ponie is designed for cargo duty and delivery applications. It can carry up to 120 kg (265 lb) of cargo and has 400 liters (14 cubic feet) of storage space on board. For comparison, a city car’s trunk often has around 300 liters or less of space.

You know those insulated food bags you often see delivery riders carrying on a bike? The PNY Ponie can carry three of them. It also has an optional hardcase storage trunk filling the entire center section of the frame – still leaving room for another insulated bag on the rear rack

But even though it is built for cargo, the Ponie is still a motorcycle in many regards. It can reach speeds of up to 100 km/h (62 mph) and has a range of up to 150 km (93 miles) on a single charge from its 6.7 kWh CATL battery. The Ponie uses a powerful 4,000 Watt continuous-rated rear hub motor, helping to free up even more space in the frame for storage.

https://electrek.co/2023/11/08/cargo-electric-motorcycle-pny-ponie/

Feb 20, 2020 at 5:32pm By: Janaki Jitchotvisut

The two new bikes involve neither bulls nor tacos.

Once upon a time, there was a Bultaco Pursang—or rather, there were several of them, and they quickly took over the hearts and minds of enthusiastic young motocrossers everywhere. Eventually, Bultaco met its demise. It’s since been resurrected as a Spanish e-bike manufacturer—and now, the Pursang name is doing its own thing and making electric motorcycles.

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/253616/resurrected-bultaco-to-focus-on-electric-bikes/

Micah Toll - May. 25th 2020 4:50 am ET

This isn’t your grandad’s Pursang motorcycle from the 1960s or 70s. Pursang has been reborn as an all-electric motorcycle brand and is now taking reservations for their first model, the Pursang E-Track.

Pursang E-Track electric motorcycle takes pre-orders

The Spanish electric motorcycle company has been in the process of starting anew for the last couple of years.

https://electrek.co/2020/05/25/pursangs-new-bosch-powered-electric-motorcycle-is-now-taking-reservations/

Mike Botan - 4/8/2021

Back in late February, we told you about the resurrected Pursang name. At that time, we told you that the fully electric bikes were nearing completion. And now they are indeed in production in the form of the Pursang E-Track.

If you are not familiar with Pursang, the name got its start in off-road competition courtesy of Bultaco. The bike’s image gained more fame when Peter Fonda rides one in the movie Easy Rider.

In a tough economy, Pursang met with financial difficulties and folded. But in 2019, a Pursang branded concept bike appeared at EICMA, and a year later, an advanced prototype made an appearance at the Barcelona Auto Show. Now it appears the development cycle is complete and electric Pursangs are for sale to the public.

https://advrider.com/pursang-electric-motorcycles-reach-production/

Micah Toll - Oct. 6th 2020 7:38 am

Spanish electric motorcycle company PURSANG has spent the last few years reviving the historic brand and preparing for production. Now the company has begun racking up sales and is sharing a new closer look at the PURSANG E-Track electric motorcycle.

PURSANG electric motorcycles

The Barcelona-based startup PURSANG Motorcycles was founded in 2018 by industrial engineer Jim Palau-Ribes.

Jim combined his love of classic Pursang bikes with his vision for providing an electric motorcycle that could be affordable while still offering attractive aesthetics and dynamic performance.

The resulting bike became known as the PURSANG E-Track, which Palau-Ribes expects to reach a production level of 400 units in 2021.

https://electrek.co/2020/10/06/pursang-e-track-75-mph-electric-motorcycles-with-3-batteries/amp/

https://electrek.co/2019/10/19/revolt-rv400-budget-electric-motorcycle-deliveries/

Micah Toll - Jul. 28th 2021 4:42 am PT

You may have heard of the Revolt RV400, which has been in hot demand since its debut. Now it’s getting a new member of the family with a lower sticker price.

The new model will be known as the Revolt RV1, and its introduction will replace the current RV300 electric motorcycle.

Both the RV300 and RV400 electric motorcycles were unveiled back in 2019, though production hit several snags during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the bikes’ international supply chains.

The RV400 debuted with a top speed of 85 km/h (53 mph), making it one of the faster urban-use electric motorcycles on the market – certainly faster than the slew of 45 km/h (28 mph) electric scooters it competed with indirectly.

https://electrek.co/2021/07/28/hot-selling-revolt-electric-motorcycle-to-get-lower-cost-sibling-the-rv1/

Steven Delatorre - Jul 20 2023 12:32 pm PT

Beyond the well-known aesthetics of a cafe racer, which include features like lowered handlebars for a sportier riding position, the spirit of a cafe racer is fast, nimble, and inexpensive, which the Revolve Electric Café Racer has managed to embody.

While it may not be the fastest electric motorcycle – not by a long shot – it does strike a unique balance between style, speed, and price. For those unfamiliar with the cafe racer story, in the early 1950s to 1960s, young riders in England desired more excitement, speed, and style. However, since there wasn’t a market offering fast bikes at a low cost, the youth of the 1950s had to be resourceful. They modified bikes like Nortons and Triumphs to make them as fast as possible in the most affordable way, then used these bikes to race from cafe to cafe, hence the name cafe racer. Fast forward to today, those of us seeking fast and relatively inexpensive electric motorcycles find ourselves in a similar situation, searching diligently for low cost, decent speed, and a touch of style.

https://electrek.co/2023/07/20/revolves-stylish-60-mph-electric-cafe-racer-takes-a-few-turns/

The RV400 BRZ does away with some of the fancy tech features found in its premium siblings.

Enrico Punsalang - Feb 1, 2024 at 12:20am ET

India is home to quite a lot of innovation in the automotive and motorcycle industries, especially when it comes to EVs. Recent years have seen a dramatic change in India’s urban mobility landscape, with more and more commuters and enthusiasts alike embracing electric alternatives to gas-powered machines.

This is especially true in the two-wheeler space, where lots of people gravitate towards electric two-wheelers thanks to their accessibility and affordability. Speaking of which, Indian e-mobility company Revolt Motors wants to make its products more accessible to a wider audience, and so it has released the new RV400 BRZ, the most affordable model in its lineup priced at just Rs 137,950, or about $1,662 USD. For reference, the most premium RV400 Limited Edition retails for Rs 147,950, or about $1,783 USD.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/706901/revolt-rv400-brz-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Sep. 20th 2021 10:27 am PT

RGNT Motorcycles has developed one of the classier-looking retro-inspired electric motorcycles we’ve seen to date. After a few years of developments, now updated versions of the Swedish company’s bikes are finally available for order.

The RGNT No.1 electric motorcycle has been in the works since I began covering the company in 2019.

In fact, back then I first stumbled upon the design and fell in love with everything about the retro styling – or at least everything except the boxy battery. The company quickly responded to my comments with an updated battery design, then made good on the renderings when they unveiled the production version of the bike in 2020.

Now the company has updated the bike for Generation 1.5 and is sharing the new upgrades while simultaneously opening orders for the updated rides.

The 125 km/h (77 mph) electric motorcycle received a number of component upgrades, such as an improved suspension fork with increased durability and smoother ride characteristics, as well as new Galfer brake rotors.

https://electrek.co/2021/09/20/rgnts-eye-catching-retro-styled-electric-motorcycles-now-taking-orders/

Scooter Doll - Jul. 20th 2022 6:00 am PT

Swedish-Kenyan mobility company ROAM has launched its first production-intent model of electric motorcycles designed for both urban and rural terrain in Africa. The ROAM Air arrives as the first fully adapted electric motorcycle for the commercial market in all of Africa and hopes to create a new standard in clean transport across Nairobi and beyond.

ROAM was founded in 2017 under its original monicker, Opibus. Despite rebranding this past April, it remains headquartered in Kenya where it develops, designs, and manufactures electric vehicles to help transition the African continent toward a future of more sustainable transportation.

The company originally began as a research project at one of Sweden’s top technical universities with a mission to implement electric mobility in emerging markets. Its projects include EV conversions of mining SUVs and energy storage, plus ground-up builds of passenger buses and electric motorcycles.

In fact, following the largest funding round ever for an African electric mobility company ($7.5 million), ROAM partnered with Uber to deploy over 3,000 electric motorcycles throughout Africa this year.

https://electrek.co/2022/07/20/roam-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Aug. 21st 2020 3:24 am E

Royal Enfield can trace its lineage back over 100 years, making it one of the oldest motorcycle brands in the world in continuous production. But now the company is taking a big leap into the future as it confirms development of its first Royal Enfield electric motorcycles.

The news comes to us directly from the top.

Royal Enfield’s CEO Vinod Dasari explained how the development of a Royal Enfield electric motorcycle has actually already begun with prototypes currently in development:

It is not about whether electric will come or not, but it’s a question of when. We did make some prototypes, we have looked at several segments, and we will be adding to the team in the near future.

The move comes as Royal Enfield has demonstrated incredible growth over the past decade. In 2010, the Indian company produced around 50,000 motorcycles. By 2015, they were producing 50,000 per month.

Fast forward to last year, when Royal Enfield approached 1 million motorcycle sales during 2019.

https://electrek.co/2020/08/21/royal-enfield-is-developing-electric-motorcycles-expected-to-be-affordable-mid-weight-bikes/

The Meteor 350 has all the hallmarks of a good, affordable motorcycle but it might struggle to find buyers in the US.

Kyle Hyatt - April 6, 2021 12:00 p.m. PT

American motorcycle buyers are pretty touchy when it comes to cruisers. They tend to view the recipe as fairly fixed, which is largely why we continue to see big, heavy baggers with massive, torque-heavy, low-revving engines and stratospheric price tags from the likes of Harley-Davidson or Indian. This resistance to change could make life difficult for a company like Royal Enfield – which is known for its small-displacement, affordable motorcycles – to break into the cruiser market. That isn't going to stop Enfield from trying, though, which brings me to the 2021 Meteor 350.

The Meteor 350 is an odd little motorcycle. It has many hallmarks of the cruiser segment that fans of old-school American models will find familiar, like a heel shifter, pillion backrest or an available tall windscreen. But it doesn't look like a prototypical American cruiser. Instead, it brings a lot of British-standard bike vibes (think Triumph Bonneville). It's kind of a confusing mashup, but weirdly, it works.

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2021-royal-enfield-meteor-350-review/

Micah Toll - May 15 2025 4:06 am PT

Royal Enfield’s eagerly anticipated electric motorcycles, unveiled late last year under the Flying Flea brand, are now confirmed to hit the market early next year. Eicher Motors Managing Director B. Govindarajan narrowed down the release window, confirming that the two models currently in testing, the FF-C6 and S6, will debut in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2026, corresponding to January through March 2026.

The announcement provides a clear timeline for eager e-motorcycling enthusiasts who have closely followed Royal Enfield’s pivot to electric mobility. Previously, the company had remained relatively tight-lipped about exact launch dates and even many of the upcoming bikes’ key specs, only hinting that the electric motorcycle project was progressing steadily.

The Flying Flea name is a historical nod, reviving memories of Royal Enfield’s lightweight motorcycle originally used during World War II for airborne operations. Just like its iconic namesake, the new Flying Flea electric motorcycles are expected to be compact, accessible, and user-friendly, aiming at urban commuters and younger riders seeking a blend of heritage styling with modern electric propulsion.

https://electrek.co/2025/05/15/royal-enfields-flying-flea-electric-motorcycles-launching-early-next-year/

Micah Toll - Jul. 20th 2022 5:32 am PT

The electric motorcycle market in the US will soon welcome a fascinating startup that plans to shake up the industry with a radical new electric motorcycle: the Ryvid Anthem. And the company is planning to do it at a price that won’t have riders running to the hills, but rather carving them.

Ryvid is a new electric motorcycle startup that has been operating in stealth mode while developing a novel light electric motorcycle.

With so few US-based electric motorcycle manufacturers, any new player is bound to make waves. But Ryvid isn’t just some run-of-the-mill new electric motorcycle startup. It’s a team of engineers and designers that are combining a lifelong passion for motorcycles with years of experience working in the automotive and light aircraft industries.

That might sound like a strange mix, but it’s working for them. Take Ryvid’s founder and CEO Dong Tran, for example. His resume includes a long list of automotive credentials, including experience at General Motors, BMW DesignWorks USA, Toyota’s Tokyo-based Design Laboratory and Honda R&D. But the last four years have seen his design and engineering experience expand into aircraft with design work for multiple aviation companies including ICON Aircraft.

https://electrek.co/2022/07/20/ryvid-anthem-electric-motorcycle-unveil/

The new electric bike is aggressively positioned to take on Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire brand and Zero Motorcycles.

Basem Wasef - July 29, 2022

A new player has joined the EV motorcycle scrum: Irvine, Calif.-based Ryvid is leveraging the aerospace background of two principals to ensure their new Anthem stands apart from the battery-powered crowd with innovative engineering and future-forward design.

“Ryvid” was derived from a portmanteau of “rhythm” and “avid,” expressing the concept of emotion in motion. Founder and CEO Dong Tran claims an omnivorous appetite for motorcycles, which has seen everything from Ducati Monsters to Suzuki GSX-Rs pass through his garage. But the inspiration to form an electric motorcycle arose from the desire to create a package that’s lightweight and adaptable to different body types, making it maneuverable and fun to ride. Tran’s passion for taking motorcyles apart and rebuilding them led him to an inside-out understanding of what works and what doesn’t. Design experience at an eVTOL aviation startup and Icon Aircraft inform his approach to building a better two-wheeled mousetrap. Chief product officer Mike Schumann shares a similar worldview, having worked with Tran on the Icon A5, an amphibious Light Sport aircraft.

https://robbreport.com/motors/motorcycles/ryvid-anthem-electric-motorcycle-1234731849/

Micah Toll - Aug. 14th 2022 4:11 pm PT

Last month we broke the news of the Ryvid Anthem’s unveiling, watching as the designers finally took the innovative electric motorcycle out of stealth mode. Now the novel bike is officially launching with pre-orders opening today.

Compared to most highway-capable electric motorcycles that start well north of $10,000, the Ryvid Anthem is on the affordable end of the spectrum. The bike is now launching at just $7,800.

While that’s still a decent chunk of change over a comparably powerful ICE-powered motorcycle, it is decidedly low-cost in the expensive category of electric motorcycles.

But the Ryvid Anthem isn’t only making waves in the industry for its price. The new bike also comes chock-full of interesting tech and innovative features missing from the electric motorcycle market.

https://electrek.co/2022/08/14/ryvid-anthem-launched-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Oct. 24th 2022 10:04 am PT

The Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle is one of the most innovative light electric motorcycles we’ve seen in years. The bike already began taking pre-orders, with deliveries expected next year, and I recently got the chance to test out a pair of Ryvid Anthem prototypes during a trip to LA.

At just $7,800, the Anthem is one of the most affordable highway-capable electric motorcycles on the market. And keep in mind that this is a US-designed and US-assembled bike too, which makes that price even more impressive.

Terms like “budget-level” and “affordable” get thrown around a lot these days, and the concept of an affordable anything will always be relative. A $7.8k price tag would make for an expensive toothbrush or an affordable house, for example. But in the high-dollar electric motorcycle industry, where offerings from major players like LiveWire, Zero Motorcycles and Energica run from $17K-$25K, the Ryvid Anthem is downright budget-friendly at a third of the price.

https://electrek.co/2022/10/24/ryvid-anthem-first-ride-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Dec 5 2022 6:52 am PT

There’s a growing number of affordably priced electric motorcycles hitting the US market, but many are still produced overseas. Thanks to a $20M California grant though, electric motorcycle manufacturer RYVID will be able to build its RYVID Anthem bikes in the Golden State and create hundreds of jobs in the process.

The company plans to use the $20M grant to set up its headquarters in Hawaiian Gardens, establish an electric motorcycle manufacturing facility in San Bernardino, and establish a separate lithium battery manufacturing facility in El Cajon.

RYVID expects to create more than 900 full-time jobs across the three facilities.

https://electrek.co/2022/12/05/ryvid-anthem-grant-motorcycles-california/

Micah Toll - May 7 2024 7:02 am PT

Ryvid, the Southern California-based manufacturer of the popular Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle, has just launched its second model based on the same platform. The new Ryvid Outset, priced at just $5,995, is set to become the most affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle in the US.

At the same time, the company announced a major price drop, lowering the Ryvid Anthem to just US $6,495 after moving into a new scaled-up production facility in San Bernadino, California.

The Anthem, which began making deliveries late last year, has largely seen use as a commuter-role motorcycle. But the new Outset is designed to offer riders more of a dual-purpose bike, expanding their commuter into a weekend off-roader as well.

As the company explained, “The scrambler-style Outset is a striking option for customers wanting an electric motorcycle for commuting and multi-road adventure. What’s more, because Outset shares a number of key components with Anthem, it opens a unique opportunity for riders to convert one into the other to suit their needs.”

https://electrek.co/2024/05/07/ryvid-outset-launched-as-5995-us-built-electric-motorcycle/

Jackson Chen - May 7, 2024

After the massive letdown of the Sondors Metacycle, we’ve learned not to get too excited about an affordable electric motorcycle that also looks really nice. But looking at Ryvid’s new Outset and its $6,000 price tag, we’d be lying if we said we’re not excited.

First of all, the Outset is an electric motorcycle that can get up to 70 miles on a single charge and can hit more than 75 mph at an attainable price. That may sound too good to be true, but the startup has already found early success with its first model, the Anthem, which was made for city commuting. Now the company wants to bring that insanely good value to an electric motorcycle that’s meant for more than paved roads.

https://www.inverse.com/tech/ryvid-outset-electric-motorcycle-price-release-date-metacycle

Micah Toll - Jan. 14th 2021 3:29 am ET

French motorbike company Sodium Cycles took to CES 2021 to show off the latest version of their light electric motorcycle known as the Xubaka.

Sodium Cycles Xubaka

The Xubaka electric motorcycle has been in development since 2018 and looks quite different from most mini electric motorcycles we’ve seen.

Instead of using a typical mini-sport bike design, it opts for a bicycle style frame without the pedals.

https://electrek.co/2021/01/14/sodium-cycles-xubaka-50-mph-light-electric-motorcycle-sodium-ion-batteries/

Steven Delatorre - Dec 3 2024 4:25 am PT

At the moment, not too many companies can deliver a Street-legal dual-sport motorcycle at entry-level prices. So when Solar Scooter, a UK-based company, asked us to review their 60 mph fully street-legal electric motorcycle, I had to see what this bike was about.

If you live far away from any OHOV trails or lenient municipalities and still want that flickable handling of a super lightweight electric trail bike, then a dual sport is the way to go. I imagine many riders out there would choose something like the 80 HP motocross Stark Varg if it had a street-legal supermoto version. Unfortunately, even if that bike became street legal it would likely still come with a hefty 10k+ price tag that instantly prices out a lot of riders just getting into the game. So while it’s still a bit early to be expecting something like a street-legal zero dual sport at a 5-6k dollar price point for this review I was curious to see just how well the handling and quality of the Eclipse 2.0 feels for a price of $5,995

https://electrek.co/2024/12/03/solar-e-clipse-2-0-review-a-lightweight-60-mph-street-legal-motorcycle-for-under-6k/

Jul 22, 2021 at 1:11am ET - Enrico Punsalang

Is this what the future of motorcycling holds?

SOLID EV Rides is a Netherlands-based EV startup with quite a few radical electric motorcycle concepts in its repertoire. Previously known as NXT Motors, the company was established in 2016, and has since changed its name to SOLID EV Rides. Needless to say, it indeed has some solid offerings which I'm certain will make waves in the rapidly growing performance-oriented EV market.

In a story published by electric motorcycle news website, The PACK, SOLID EV Rides has recently unveiled its newest production ready machine. Dubbed the CRS-01, this electric motorcycle features truly radical styling highlighted by massive boxy bodywork, underneath which resides the bike's battery pack and electric powertrain. Prior to the CRS-01, SOLID EV, then known as NXT Motors, unveiled a concept bike called the RAGE, at the Motorbeurs in Utrecht in February 2019. The CRS-01 is an even more radical concept, and is truly unlike anything we've ever seen before

https://www.rideapart.com/news/521739/solid-crs01-electric-motorcycle-unveiled/

14 October 2022

Product design duo Jeroen Claus and Fabian Breës from Belgium-based studio VoyagerCo. have been commissioned by a Dutch startup, SOLID EV, to build an electric motorcycle with strong brutalist references, dubbed the CRS-01. Sporting an unusually boxy frame, the limited-edition ride strikes as a shape-shifting steel machine, oozing dystopian-like qualities with its modular features, industrial gray-scale palette, and powerful bulky wheels that are sure to speed off at an impressive range.

https://www.designboom.com/technology/voyagerco-solid-crs-01-brutalist-electric-motorcycle-10-14-2022/

Micah Toll - Jan. 14th 2021 4:00 pm ET

SONDORS has just pulled up the curtain on its first-ever electric motorcycle, the SONDORS Metacycle. The new commuter electric motorcycle may just be the first truly low-cost electric motorcycle capable of both city and highway riding.

Of course terms like “affordable” and “low-cost” will always be relative.

But to put things in perspective, we live in a world where the $29,799 Harley-Davidson LiveWire is considered largely a commuter electric motorcycle, though with enough power for some impressive drag races as well.

So the SONDORS Metacycle, which will carry a price tag of just $5,000, is comparatively quite cheap.

https://electrek.co/2021/01/14/sondors-unveils-80-mph-commuter-electric-motorcycle-that-is-actually-affordable/

Bradley Brownell - 14 January 2021 4:05PM

The average American commute is a paltry 12 miles. The average American drives no more than 25 miles per day. A small electric motorcycle isn’t for everyone, but more than half of Americans could benefit from zipping around town on something like this. Imagine how much better your commute could be if you could hop on something that not only looks cool and futuristic like the Sondors Metacycle, but also cuts your fuel budget to practically nothing. I’m seriously considering buying one of these for myself!

https://jalopnik.com/the-sondors-metacycle-is-the-inexpensive-electric-commu-1846060600

Micah Toll - Jan. 19th 2021 9:15 am ET

SONDORS has just pulled up the curtain on its first-ever electric motorcycle, the SONDORS Metacycle. The new commuter electric motorcycle may just be the first truly low-cost electric motorcycle capable of both city and highway riding.

[Update: Jan 22: Full Interview with Storm Sondors and Matt Irish is here. Hope you got your questions answered!]

Of course terms like “affordable” and “low-cost” will always be relative.

https://electrek.co/2021/01/19/sondors-unveils-80-mph-commuter-electric-motorcycle-that-is-actually-affordable/

The Sondors Metacycle will have a range of 80 miles and a top speed of 85mph.

Jonathan M. Gitlin - 1/25/2021, 9:06 AM

It's unavoidably clear that staving off the worst extremes of climate change will require a wide-scale electrification of our vehicle fleet. There's a hitch, though—it's not cheap. We have the technology to make electric vehicles, and it's getting better all the time. But as of right now, the bill of materials for an electric car is still higher than for an equivalent vehicle with an internal combustion engine, even with impressive reductions in the cost of lithium-ion batteries.

The problem doesn't just affect passenger cars. It's more expensive to buy an electric garbage truck or school bus than one with a diesel engine, although after four to five years of operation, it balances out thanks to the cost of fuel. It's even true for motorcycles; Harley Davidson's new electric LiveWire costs an eye-watering $30,000—only slightly less than a Nissan Leaf. All of which makes the price of the Sondors Metacycle so notable. When it goes into production later this year, you should be able to pick one up for just $5,000.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2021/01/this-electric-bicycle-company-is-building-a-5000-electric-motorbike/

Micah Toll - Feb. 8th 2021 7:55 am ET

A recently shared video is giving us our first look at the SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle performing real-world riding. It also finally provides us with some insight into the affordably priced electric motorcycle’s real-world range.

The highly anticipated SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle was unveiled earlier this year.

The bike’s (relatively) low price of $5,000 combined with its impressive specs created a significant buzz around the internet.

https://electrek.co/2021/02/08/low-cost-sondors-electric-motorcycle-seen-real-world-riding-in-first-range-test-video/

Micah Toll - Mar. 3rd 2021 11:16 am ET

In a surprise announcement, electric bike manufacturer SONDORS has reported that its low-cost electric motorcycle known as the SONDORS Metacycle is running ahead of its production schedule.

The first deliveries of the $5,000 Metacycle weren’t expected to begin arriving at customers’ homes until Q4 2021.

Based on a recent email sent to early reservation holders, SONDORS now appears to be making quicker progress than initially anticipated.

As a result, the company is expecting deliveries of the SONDORS Metacycle to now begin in Q3 2021. Based on the company’s timeline, addressed in the email below, production is expected to run around one month ahead of schedule.

https://electrek.co/2021/03/03/sondors-metacycle-electric-motorcycle-production-ahead-of-schedule/

Micah Toll - Mar. 12th 2021 3:40 pm ET

When the 80 mph (130 km/h) SONDORS Metacycle was first unveiled in January of this year, it shocked the industry with its low price of just $5,000 but also left many unanswered questions. The battery was a key unaddressed topic.

We knew that it would be a 4 kWh pack and was removable for charging off the bike.

But at the time, that’s about all we knew.

In a follow-up interview with Storm Sonders and Matt Irish, we learned the battery weighed around 54 lb (24.5 kg) and would be fairly easy to remove.

Now we’re getting our first look at how the battery actually slides out from the bottom of the electric motorcycle.

https://electrek.co/2021/03/12/first-look-at-the-low-cost-sondors-metacycle-electric-motorcycles-removable-battery/

Micah Toll - Jan. 22nd 2021 9:33 am ET

E-bike manufacturer SONDORS shocked the world last week when it unveiled its 80 mph (130 km/h) and $5,000 SONDORS Metacycle. It was the first affordably priced electric motorcycle that promised street-legal highway riding and enough range for nearly any reasonable commute.

But as epic as it was, the unveiling left us with plenty of questions. So I sat down with company founder Storm Sondors and product director Matt Irish to get the answers to the most common questions we saw about the Metacycle.

First, a bit of background ahead of our conversation.

Storm Sondors founded SONDORS in 2015 when the company made a huge splash with its first $500 electric bicycle.

The naysayers and doubters were many (and I was admittedly one of them way back then), but SONDORS followed through and actually delivered the goods. They proved they could do more than talk the talk – they walked the walk.

https://electrek.co/2021/01/22/all-your-questions-answered-about-the-5k-sondors-metacycle-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - May. 7th 2021 11:26 pm ET

The SONDORS Metacycle is slated to become the first low-cost highway-capable electric motorcycle released in the US. We’re still a few months out from the initial fall 2021 deliveries, but now Electrek has learned of several new updates that will be available once the bike is released later this year.

The SONDORS Metacycle sent shockwaves through the electric motorcycle industry when it was unveiled earlier this year.

Sporting a top speed of 80 mph (130 km/h) and a maximum range of 80 miles (130 km), the Metacycle is priced at an affordable US$5,000.

While we already answered most of the major questions surrounding the new electric motorcycle in an interview with the company, we’re now getting word of three new major updates to the design.

https://electrek.co/2021/05/07/exclusive-sondors-metacycle-electric-motorcycle-updates-better-seat-passenger-footpegs/

Micah Toll - Jul. 18th 2021 7:18 am PT

As the SONDORS Metacycle quickly approaches its Q3 2021 shipping date, the manufacturer is sharing with us more detail about the electric motorcycle’s motor and drive modes.

The Metacycle was first unveiled earlier this year and came with a previously unheard-of price of just $5,000.

Those five g’s buy riders an 80 mph (130 km/h) urban electric motorcycle with a claimed range of 80 miles (130 km).

https://electrek.co/2021/07/18/closer-look-at-motor-behind-the-5000-sondors-metacycle-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Nov. 24th 2021 10:53 am

The SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle’s reservation window had previously closed for new pre-orders. But today the company re-opened reservations while maintaining the original promotional price of $5,000.

This comes after SONDORS had previously indicated that the price would be rising to around $6,000 or more when the reservation period closed last month.

The current reservation offer indicates that deliveries would occur in 2022. The first Metacycle pre-order customers were originally told that deliveries would occur in Q4 of 2021 (i.e. now).

Early in the development process, SONDORS informed reservation holders that Metacycle production was actually running ahead of schedule and the company moved up the estimated ship date to Q3 2021.

It appears the company spoke too soon, though, as when Q3 arrived the company had to issue a new statement pushing deliveries back to Q4 of this year.

https://electrek.co/2021/11/24/sondors-metacycle-electric-motorcycle-re-opens-orders-at-low-5000-price/amp/

Micah Toll - Jun. 26th 2022 12:21 am PT

When the SONDORS Metacycle was unveiled in Los Angeles in early 2021, its highway-ready performance and low initial price of US $5,000 sent shock waves around the internet. After navigating a roller coaster of design changes, production delays, and price hikes, the bike is finally preparing to ship to the first reservation holders this month.

The Metacycle is produced by SONDORS, a company that has largely focused on building affordable electric bicycles (and the occasional foray into three-wheeled electric cars that are still waiting to see production).

The first customers to place a reservation were charged $5,000 for the 80 mph (130 km/h) electric motorcycle, with delivery originally promised for the end of 2021. That price was well under half the cost of most electric motorcycles produced by industry leaders such as Zero Motorcycles.

We’ve all seen what the past 18 months have done to supply chains and delivery timelines across nearly every major industry, so it won’t surprise many to learn that the original delivery timelines have come and gone. But early customers are now receiving emails announcing that shipping for the first Metacycle units is beginning this month.

https://electrek.co/2022/06/26/sondors-metacycle-electric-motorcycle-shipping/

Micah Toll - Jul. 31st 2022 1:45 am PT

This isn’t the first time we’ve reported that SONDORS is ready to deliver its Metacycle electric motorcycle to pre-order customers. But to be fair, it’s not the first time the Southern California-based company has said it was ready for deliveries. But now with photos of Metacycles purportedly in SONDORS’ domestic logistics facilities, the first bikes could finally be heading on their way to riders.

The SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle is one of the first affordable highway-capable electric motorcycles in the country.

That’s what makes the bike so significant and what helped create a long line of pre-orders when it was unveiled 18 months ago for an attractive $5,000 price. Compared to Zero’s models that start at over twice that price and LiveWire’s entry-level models that more than triple it, the bike was a refreshing offering in an expensive industry.

However, the Metacycle has followed a roller-coaster path on its way through production, racking up design changes and price hikes for subsequent production runs.

https://electrek.co/2022/07/31/new-photos-sondors-metacycle-delivery/

Micah Toll - Nov 9 2022 12:51 pm PT

I waited for this day for nearly two years, biding my time until I would finally get a chance to throw a leg over the SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle and ride off into the sunset with the twist of a wrist.

I never quite got that sunset, but an overcast LA morning was the next best thing I could wrangle up on short notice. The SONDORS team let me take out an early production Metacycle to get a sense of how the bike rides and whether or not it lives up to the long-building hype.

https://electrek.co/2022/11/09/sondors-metacycle-electric-motorcycle-first-ride/

Micah Toll - Dec 15 2022 11:03 pm PT

A single electric motorcycle has been responsible for the majority of hype around a growing wave of budget e-motos. The SONDORS Metacycle, which has seen more than its fair share of ups and downs during a lengthy development process, is now touting deliveries currently in progress to 27 states in the US.

The SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle debuted for a mere $5,000, offering highway capable speeds and single-charge ranges of between 45-80 miles depending on how long riders spent at those highway speeds.

As the first major low-cost electric motorcycle in the US, it racked up a pile of pre-orders but suffered from manufacturing delays and sometimes erratic messaging. Initially promising deliveries in under a year, it took closer to 20 months before Metacycles began trickling out of distribution centers.

But the SONDORS ship seems to be righting ahead of an anticipated IPO, with deliveries picking up and the company making obvious efforts to increase transparency over the last few months.

https://electrek.co/2022/12/15/sondors-metacycle-electric-motorcycles-delivering-us/

Micah Toll - Oct 25 2023 5:44 am PT

The SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle, once the darling of the burgeoning commuter e-motorcycle market, has suffered repeated setbacks since its original launch. Deliveries slowed to a trickle earlier this year and by many accounts appear to have since ceased. Reservation holders, some who have been waiting for years, have been left in the dark.

Speculation has run rampant regarding SONDORS’s current precarious financial situation. With the brand seemingly entering radio silence, we’re now getting more details than ever before from an unlikely source. One of the company’s factories in China tells Electrek that the California-based e-bike and e-moto company has stopped paying its bills, abandoning thousands of partially and fully-assembled motorcycles in the factory’s storage warehouses.

The story actually starts a few years ago when the SONDORS Metacycle electric motorcycle shocked the industry during its unveiling in 2021. With just a $5,000 price tag, the company’s founder and CEO Storm Sondors promised the motorcycle would reach highway speeds and offer 80 miles (130 km) of range. SONDORS is well known as an early player in the budget electric bicycle category, and so the industry had high hopes for the brand’s first electric motorcycle.

https://electrek.co/2023/10/25/sondors-metacycle-bikes-abandoned-in-china-bills-go-unpaid/

Micah Toll - Dec 25 2023 10:04 am PT

After a series of financial setbacks, followed by an Electrek exposé revealing the failed Metacycle electric motorcycle project, e-bike maker SONDORS has appeared to enter receivership. The search is now on for a buyer who can scoop up the company and its assets.

Electrek has reviewed documents sent out by Rock Creek Financial Advisors (RCFA) indicating that an RFCA representative has been appointed as receiver of SONDORS, Inc. and that the company is being offered for sale along with its assets.

RCFA describes itself on its website as specializing in “advising and operating companies through state regulated Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABCs), which are a faster, cheaper, and less publicized insolvency proceeding that allows a company to shed its liabilities in a cost effective manner, sell the assets of the company and wind-down the company by the Rock Creek professionals.”

A receivership differs from a bankruptcy. While a traditional bankruptcy proceeding is usually a lengthy process designed to protect the company and shield it from creditors, a receivership is usually set up by a struggling company’s creditors themselves and is a quicker process intended to protect those creditors – often by selling the company and its assets in an attempt to save their investment.

https://electrek.co/2023/12/25/exclusive-e-bike-maker-sondors-up-for-sale-as-company-enters-receivership/

Micah Toll - Jun 4 2025 6:35 am PT

The SONDORS electric bicycle company infamously went bankrupt in 2023, yet it now appears to be attempting a rise from the ashes. The company’s founder and former CEO Storm SONDORS is back at the helm and pre-selling a new electric motorbike with a somewhat familiar name – the Meta AT.

But will riders be once bitten, twice shy?

SONDORS originally burst onto the scene way back in 2015 – the early days of the US e-bike scene – by offering a $500 fat tire electric bike via a crowdfunding campaign. Many called it a scam after the company was late to deliver, and the bikes that did eventually arrive didn’t quite live up to some of the loftiest claims, but the company did ultimately deliver. In the nearly decade afterward, SONDORS continued following that same game plan: promising the moon for an unbelievably low price, then delivering something that was almost what they’d claimed and almost on time. But they always delivered.

https://electrek.co/2025/06/04/back-from-the-dead-bankrupted-e-bike-company-sondors-now-pre-selling-bikes-again/

Micah Toll - Sep. 25th 2019 5:48 am ET

The mid-power electric motorcycle market has been heating up lately with the introduction of a number of new models around the world. The latest comes in the form of the Sur Ron White Ghost, a 100 km/h (62 mph) electric motorcycle designed to straddle the gap between urban commuters and highway runabouts.

But there’s something different about this bike, and it’s giving us a serious case of déjà vu.

That’s because we’ve seen the Sur Ron White Ghost before when it was originally rolled out by the company as a concept electric motorcycle.

That was around two years ago, and we hadn’t heard much of a peep about the project since. I had written it off as vaporware, to be honest.

https://electrek.co/2019/09/25/sur-ron-white-ghost-electric-motorcycle-voge-er10/

https://electrek.co/2019/12/20/new-super73-electric-motorbike-to-debut-next-month-and-its-something-big/

Micah Toll - Mar. 15th 2022 12:46 pm PT

SUPER73’s highly anticipated (and then cancelled, and then rescheduled, and then delayed a bit again today) debut occurred just minutes ago in Los Angeles. The brand had teased multiple new electric bicycle models and hinted at a light electric motorcycle. Fortunately for anyone who values their e-bikes with an extra side or two of excess, SUPER73 delivered. The SUPER73-C1X electric motorcycle concept was unveiled alongside a new entry-level Z-series e-bike, an updated R-Series bike, and a new kid’s electric balance bike.

Anyone who is familiar with SUPER73 already knows that the brand walks a fine line somewhere between “high-powered electric bicycles” and “electric motorcycles that you can park at the bike rack”.

Look no further than the 2,000W and 30+ mph R-Series electric bikes that SUPER73 unveiled as the brand’s first full-suspension models.

But now the new SUPER73-C1X ratchets up the power even further, in the process kicking away the pedals and any remaining electric bicycle charade with them.

https://electrek.co/2022/03/15/super73-unveils-new-75-mph-light-electric-motorcycle-and-multiple-new-electric-bikes-plus-kids-e-bike/

Micah Toll - Sep. 30th 2022 4:28 am PT

LA’s most iconic electric bike brand wowed us earlier this year with a new concept electric motorcycle known as the SUPER73 C1X. At the time, we only had the chance to look at a full-scale mock-up of the eye-catching design. But now the company appears to have a functional prototype at their disposal.

We got our first look at the functional prototype via a brief teaser video sent out to reservation holders.

The video, embedded below, shows the SUPER73 C1X electric motorcycle making several passes through a parking lot, flanked by SUPER73’s electric bicycles.

The C1X prototype in the video is described as currently undergoing “preliminary testing.” We don’t know exactly what that entails, but the prototype appears to smoke a stock SUPER73 e-bike off the line, as one would expect.

https://electrek.co/2022/09/30/super73-c1x-neo-retro-electric-motorcycle-video/

William Johnson - 2 April 2023

SUPER73, a leader in the e-bike market, is now looking to enter the electric motorcycle segment and has announced it will do so with the world’s fastest-charging electric motorcycle.

SUPER73 has been in the development of its C1X electric motorcycle for over a year now, and up until today, the brand has been incredibly tight-lipped about the project. The C1X was supposedly a game changer, but now, the company has released the specifications to back it up, and it looks like they were right.

The upcoming SUPER73 C1X features charging from 10-80% in just 15 minutes, which will net the rider 70 miles of range. According to SUPER73, this is the perfect combination for urban riders who often hop on and off highways but primarily navigate city streets. And luckily, with a top speed of 75mph, the C1X has the speed to keep up even for extended rides on the freeway.

https://www.teslarati.com/super73-worlds-fastest-charging-electric-motorcycle

Julian van der Merwe, Published 11/19/2023

Earlier this year, Super73 debuted the C1X as a sort of next step up from an e-bike or moped for those not really in the market for a scooter. The Super73 C1X features a twist throttle and bar-mounted brakes but in a stockier motorcycle frame, and it is capable of over 85 mph (137 km/h) and 150+ miles (241+ km) of range with an extended battery.

More recently, at EICMA 2023, Super73 showed off two new concepts based on the C1X. The El Jefe is a scrambler-syle electric motorcycle, replete with a front wheel clad in burly knobby tyres and covered in sharp, extended mudguards.

While the El Jefe features far more aggressive, gritty styling than the peppy, colourful looks of the original C1X and the new café racer, it's more than just a visual overhaul. The front suspension seems to have received a long-travel upgrade, and the rear seat has been turned into a bench for better comfort and manoeuvrability. It is now also equipped with a metal bash plate for stone spray and impacts.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Super73-shows-off-85-mph-Cyberpunk-electric-scrambler-and-slick-retro-cafe-racer-built-on-new-C1X-platform.770322.0.html

Micah Toll - Dec. 22nd 2020 10:08 am ET

Vmoto Super Soco is teasing an upcoming unveiling of the company’s latest electric two-wheeler. And while the clues are tantalizingly few, the direction points toward a larger format electric motorcycle than Super Soco has ever produced before.

Super Soco already offers three electric motorcycles as well as several seated electric scooters.

The Super Soco TS and TC are both naked electric motorcycles in the 50cc-ish equivalent range.

They offer restricted speeds in the neighborhood of 30 mph (50 km/h) from 1.5kW motors.

https://electrek.co/2020/12/22/super-socos-new-teaser-image-implies-brands-first-full-size-electric-motorcycle/

https://en.vmotosoco.com/tcmax-overview/

Micah Toll - Nov. 5th 2021 2:50 am PT

Super Soco electric motorcycles are known for being lightweight, affordable, and plentiful. But now the company is hoping to add the word “premium” to the list by starting a new brand of higher-end electric motorcycles for the US and European markets.

Super Soco is the main brand offered by the Vmoto Soco group, an Australian-based and Asian-manufactured electric motorcycle and scooter company.

We’ve seen plenty of interesting Super Soco two-wheeler debuts over the last few years, from retro-inspired electric motorcycles to fast electric scooters bordering on maxiscooter territory.

The next big unveil is expected to come at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show later this month, where Electrek will be waiting front and center.

https://electrek.co/2021/11/05/super-soco-to-debut-premium-electric-motorcycle-brand-for-us-european-market/

Super Soco has introduced two new electric motorcycles to its range, with the urban-focused TS Street Hunter and TC Wanderer being added to its line-up.

Alex Whitworth - Fri, 26 Aug 2022

Two new models have been launched by electric motorcycle manufacturer Super Soco, with the TS Street Hunter and TC Wanderer joining their roster.

Both motorcycles are aimed at shorter journeys in urban and city environments, but their differentiation is apparent in their appearance.

The TS Street Hunter (pictured above) takes on a sporty, aggressive aesthetic, whereas the TC Wanderer features visuals which offer a sense of nostalgia thanks to a singular round headlamp, wide handlebars and oversized nobbly tyres.

Both bikes are powered by a 2.5kW (3.4 horsepower) electric motor which Super Soco says can power them to a top speed of 45mph. Thanks to their low power, they can be ridden on an A1 licence or even just a CBT.

https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/super-soco-launches-two-new-entry-level-electric-motorcycles

Micah Toll - May 14 2025 5:05 am PT

Electric motorcycles may be the future, but most major Western companies still haven’t figured out how to make money from them. Not true for Barcelona-based Stark Future though, one of the only electric motorcycle makers outside of China to have reached profitability.

The company burst onto the scene in late 2021, unveiling an electric dirt bike that crushed combustion engine alternatives.

Claimed to be the fastest-growing company in Spain, Stark quickly made a name for itself with commencement of commercial sales of its Stark VARG MX. And with its success, Stark is doing something almost no other privately owned electric motorcycle company has done: it’s pulling back the veil and opening its books to show how it’s done something unique in the industry by reaching profitability.

According to the company, Stark just achieved a major milestone by recording its highest-ever monthly revenue of €18.3 million in April 2025 while delivering a positive EBITDA of €2.8 million. The news follows Stark first announcing the beginning of profitability in the middle of 2024.

https://electrek.co/2025/05/14/how-one-of-the-only-profitable-electric-motorcycle-companies-got-there-with-street-legal-e-dirtbikes/

The electric off-road brand reported record-breaking revenues for April.

Kurt Spurlock - May 19, 2025

Stark Future, manufacturer of the Stark Varg electric dirt bike, has announced record-breaking revenues for the month of April. The company attributes the windfall earnings to the ongoing popularity of its Varg MX motocrosser as well as an overwhelmingly positive reception to its latest model, the street-legal Varg EX enduro.

A recent press release states the company booked revenues of 18.3 million euros in the month of April alone, the equivalent of around $20.5 million in US dollars. That puts EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) at just over $3.1 million, another positive signal for the rapidly growing brand.

https://www.motorcyclistonline.com/news/stark-electric-motorcycles-reports-record-revenue/

This all-electric enduro monster needs a little more time in the oven.

Tim Stevens – Jul 25, 2025 9:00 AM

The sport of off-roading suffers from a fundamental discordance: The desire to get out into nature and the irreparable harm inherent in the process of off-roading. That harm comes not only from damage to the land itself, but from an environment polluted with both fumes and noise.

Off-roading in an EV isn't exactly a panacea, but it goes a long way toward at least solving those last two concerns. Over the years, I've been lucky enough to off-road in quite a few extremely capable EVs, but none more so than the new Stark Varg EX. This thing is an all-terrain monster, a diminutive 264 lb (120 kg) motorcycle with twice the torque of a Porsche 911 GT3, enough capability to cross nearly anything you care to run it over, and just enough civility to be street-legal.

It's a wildly impressive two-wheeled machine—but one that's not quite ready for primetime.

https://arstechnica.com/cars/2025/07/the-stark-varg-ex-motorbike-is-an-all-terrain-all-electric-weapon/

Micah Toll - Feb. 20th 2020 7:21 pm E

New Zealand native Matthew Waddick knows a thing or two about retro-inspired electric motorcycles. In 2018, we covered his work developing and bringing to market an electric conversion kit for the classic Honda Cub moped as part of Shanghai Customs. In addition to Shanghai Customs, which mostly focuses on custom electric motorcycles and moped builds, he’s back with another new electric motorcycle company, Switch Motorcycles, which has just unveiled a decidedly impressive electric motorcycle known as the eSCRAMBLER.

https://electrek.co/2020/02/20/switch-motorcycles-escrambler-electric-motorcycle/

Feb 28, 2020 at 5:23pm - By: Janaki Jitchotvisut

Get in line now.

Motorcycling is constantly changing. Ever since multiple people had very similar brain waves that told them to create different takes on motorized bicycles, these machines have been evolving. Things happened very quickly at first. As time went on and we all got comfortable, the really big advances became more relaxed in terms of time. For example, everyone was using carburetors until they weren’t—but it still took some time for everyone to climb on board the fuel injection train.

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/401403/switch-escrambler-electric-motorcycle-design/amp/

By Loz Blain - June 25, 2020

Brooklyn-based Tarform originally announced its attractive Luna electric motorcycle back in 2018, with expected delivery dates starting in 2019. But engineering challenges with some of the bike's more ambitious technology has pushed that timeframe back, and the company has decided to re-launch the Luna, this time with full specs and revised pricing and delivery dates.

https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/tarform-luna-electric-motorcycle/

Micah Toll - Jun. 29th 2020 11:22 am ET

When we first covered the Brooklyn-based startup Tarform in late 2018, they were unveiling an impressively-styled electric motorcycle. Despite giving a launch date of 2019, engineering challenges for the high-tech motorcycle ultimately stretched that timeline out much farther than the designers expected. But now they’re back with a relaunch for the new Tarform Luna electric motorcycle.

This time it appears that Tarform is actually ready to go live, as they’re giving us more detail than ever on their upcoming electric motorcycle.

https://electrek.co/2020/06/29/brooklyn-based-90-mph-tarform-luna-electric-motorcycle-launched/

Jake Bright / 7:01 am PDT•September 11, 2020

Brooklyn-based EV startup Tarform unveiled its Luna electric motorcycle in New York last week — a model designed for an audience that may not actually like motorcycles.

The company’s first street-legal entrant starts at $24,000, does 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds, has a city range of 120 miles, hits a top-speed of 120 mph and charges to 80% in 50 minutes — according to company specs.

https://techcrunch.com/2020/09/11/tarform-unveils-luna-e-moto-for-folks-who-may-not-like-motorcycles/

Micah Toll - Jan. 16th 2022 12:24 am PT

Brooklyn, New York-based Tarform Motorcycles began sketching out designs for its slick-looking electric motorcycles almost five years ago. Despite pandemic-related setbacks that delayed production, the company is now beginning deliveries of its first electric motorcycles.

These aren’t just any run-of-the-mill bikes though.

Unlike many of the electric motorcycles we see today that take on a more conventional design intended to please the widest audience, Tarform focused on a more bespoke, hand-made direction from the beginning.

https://electrek.co/2022/01/16/tarform-begins-delivering-its-slick-looking-us-built-electric-motorcycles/

Sustainable materials, a hand-built production process, and genuine character sets Tarform far apart from its competition.

Emmet White - Jul 27, 2022

Once a hub for World War II-era warships, the Brooklyn Navy Yard is reminiscent of the old school, from dry dock steel workers to rubber goods production. These days the ultra-desirable plot of land along the East River is mostly home to tech startups, film production, and rooftop gardens—the new school. And while these new businesses may seem antithetical to the original mission of the centuries-old shipyard, they're exactly what will carry on its industrious lineage.

Tarform is one of these businesses that carry on the manufacturing legacy. Situated on the eighth floor of a new building in the Navy Yard, the electric motorcycle startup operates out of a medium-sized block space overlooking the skyscrapers and suspension bridges of Manhattan. A small group of engineers, programmers, and technicians work to create what seems like the right electric motorcycle for today.

https://www.autoweek.com/news/technology/a40708729/tarform-makes-the-right-electric-cafe-racer-motorcycle/

It's a tough time to be an EV powersport startup, but this is a different way of approaching the problem.

Robbie Bacon - Jun 12, 2025 at 9:06am ET

If you've been following RideApart for long enough, you know we've been keeping tabs on Trevor Motorcycles and the Belgian company's planned expansion (https://www.rideapart.com/news/706161/trevor-motorcycles-global-expansion-2024/) across the EU, UK, US, and Canada. However, even established brands in the powersports industry are struggling to stay profitable, apart from Stark Future (https://www.rideapart.com/news/759497/stark-future-achieves-record-profitability/), which is crushing it, even in a rough economic climate for powersports brands (https://www.rideapart.com/news/749881/polaris-orv-workforce-cuts-expected-layoffs-2025/).

Trevor Motorcycles is using a different approach to ensure that the company continues to grow: crowd investment.

The electric motorcycle manufacturer has raised more than €1.5 million in funds, bringing the company's valuation to €5 million ($5,721,347.50) as of 2021. Now, you can invest in the company's equity at a share price of €30.76 ($35.20), with a pre-money valuation of €5,000,000. If you want to pull the trigger, follow this link (https://www.crowdcube.eu/companies/trevor-motorcycles-bv/pitches/bdW3DZ?country=IE).

https://www.rideapart.com/news/762361/trevor-motorcycles-crowdfunding-campagin-ev/

Micah Toll - Dec. 7th 2020 6:14 am ET

You’ve probably never heard of Tromox or their first electric motorcycle, the Tromox Mino. But as the company begins expanding distribution across Europe and the US, you may be seeing more of these cool little bikes soon.

Tromox Mino electric motorcycle

I’ve been following Tromox for just over a year now. I accidentally stumbled upon the nascent startup’s debut last November when I discovered their booth tucked away in the corner of the EICMA 2019 Milan Motorcycle Show.

https://electrek.co/2020/12/07/tromox-mino-electric-motorcycle-startup-small-but-mighty/

Micah Toll - Sep. 22nd 2021 8:23 am PT

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Small form-factor electric motorcycles are enticing targets for manufacturers due to their lower cost and reduced regulatory hurdles. The Taiwanese manufacturer of one of the cutest mini electric motorcycles, the TROMOX MINO, is showing off a growth spurt with its latest larger and faster bike, the TROMOX UKKO.

TROMOX made a name for itself with the MINO, a pint-sized electric motorcycle with a 2.5 kW electric motor and an adorable top speed of just 60 km/h (37 mph).

The MINO has proven popular in Asia where it has developed a following with a customization community, helping propel TROMOX to wider recognition.

Now the company is showing off its latest development: a new electric motorcycle with nearly twice the speed and power. The new larger-format TROMOX UKKO was recently debuted at the China International Motorcycles Trade Exhibition (CIMA Motor Show 2021).

The new bike sports a larger 4 kW continuous-rated and 7 kW peak-rated mid-mounted motor. That equates to maximum horsepower of around 9.4 hp.

https://electrek.co/2021/09/22/tromox-maker-of-tiny-electric-motorcycles-debuts-slightly-larger-60-mph-bike/

Expect test rides for this highly anticipated electric motorcycle to commence by September, 2022.

Aug 18, 2022 at 8:33am ET - Enrico Punsalang

Ultraviolette Automotive recently conducted a private test ride of the highly anticipated F77 electric motorcycle in India. The production-ready version of the F77 was on display during the test ride of this futuristic-looking, performance-oriented electric motorbike at the TAAL Aerodrome in Tamil Nadu, India, in advance of its public release in the market

In July, 2022, the company announced that the production ready version of the Ultraviolette F77 was just in the horizon. Now, just a little over a month following the announcement, the Indian electric startup seems ready to launch a full-blown campaign surrounding the upcoming electric motorcycle. In an article by Indian motorcycling publication BikeWale, beginning in September 2022, Ultraviolette will launch the public test drives of this product, the company confirmed. The organization continued by saying that it has received over 65,000 pre-order inquiries from 190 different nations.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/605044/ultraviolette-production-ready-f77-unveiled/

The sporty electric naked bike is expected to hit the market before the end of 2022.

Aug 23, 2022 at 7:43am ET - Enrico Punsalang

These days, electric motorcycles are widely available. International manufacturers have been vying to create their own versions of the ideal all-electric two-wheeler. Naturally, scooters make up the majority of electric two-wheelers designed with daily commuters in mind. I mean, it simply makes sense because they are very comfortable platforms that are also incredibly easy to ride.

Having said all of that, it's tremendously encouraging to see electric two-wheelers created to provide a more enjoyable riding experience. This is true of the Lora electric motorcycle concept from Spanish electric motorcycle startup Urbet. The Lora, which was first seen as a design drawing back in May 2022, is everything you'd expect from a street-oriented electric naked bike. The Marbella, Spain-based company has previously sold inexpensive electric scooters like the Nura and Ego, which are made by Chinese suppliers. The Lora, which is clearly a from-the-ground-up design, aims to differentiate itself from these cost-effective alternatives.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/605861/urbet-lora-electric-motorbike-ready-for-production/

With its futuristic looks and revolutionary performance, the Verge TS hubless electric roadster is an eye-candy.

Vrushali Padia - 18 September 2021

Based in Finland, Verge Motorcycles is a start-up dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and functionality in the industry. The first production prototype of the Verge TS was unveiled at the 2019 EICMA in Milan, Italy. It wowed the crowd and set a new standard of electric motorcycles for the competitors. The TS pays homage to the original designer of the bike, Teemu Saukkio. While the other start-ups are introducing new electric bikes that offer efficiency and ease of use, the Verge TS prioritized performance above anything else. Verge promises a strong yet carefree riding experience, a unique combination that hasn’t been seen before.

https://www.hotcars.com/the-verge-hubless-electric-motorcycle-could-change-everything-/

It does 0-60 in 2.5 seconds. Hold onto your butt.

Andrew Tarantola|@terrortola|January 6, 2023 4:33 PM

Howlin' Wolf would have hated this motorcycle. It is not built for comfort. It is built to accelerate the human body from a standstill to freeways speeds in less time than it has taken you to read this lede.

This is the $44,900 TS Ultra, the new flagship motorcycle, from venerated electric bike maker Verge. It joins the existing entry level 4.5-second TS (MSRP $26,900) and 3.5 second, $29,000 TS Pro in Verge's lineup. The TS Ultra features a hubless rear wheel housing a 1200 nm (~885 ft-lb torque) e-motor — larger than both the 1000 nm Pro and 700 nm TS — which delivers 201 horsepower, a 124 MPH top speed and a range 233 miles. 

Not only does the hubless drive wheel look cool, the space and weight savings coming from that design decision allowed Verge to increase the size of its battery and reposition it to lower the bike's center of gravity. That's handy when you're on a single-seater crotch rocket attempting to extract the fillings in your teeth exclusively via acceleration force. Riders will have their choice of five color choices (in both matte and glossy alternates), three seat materials (basic leather, perforated leather and alcantara), and either a Wilbers or Ohlins suspension. 

https://www.engadget.com/the-verge-ts-ultra-electric-motorcycle-is-entirely-too-fast-213302452.html

Micah Toll - Oct. 21st 2020 3:18 am ET

Volcon is the latest startup hoping to bite off a piece of the growing electric motorcycle pie. The company’s new Volcon Grunt is poised to fill a gap in the market with an interesting mix of specs and pricing.

Volcon Grunt electric motorcycle unveiled

The Volcon Grunt is a fat tire electric motorcycle of sorts that doesn’t just talk the talk.

The bike also walks the walk, if its spec sheet is to be believed.

The Volcon Grunt’s 37 kW (50 hp) motor offers 102 Nm (75 lb-ft) of torque and propels the bike to a claimed 60 mph (96 km/h) top speed in 6 seconds.

https://electrek.co/2020/10/21/new-texas-ev-startup-unveils-us-made-electric-motorcycle-with-the-right-specs-and-price/

We brave a Texas heatwave to have fun off-road with Volcon's little electric off-road motorcycle.

Kyle Hyatt - Oct. 18, 2021 5:00 a.m. PT

Electric motorcycles haven't really caught on in the same way that electric cars have. Part of this comes from the engineering challenges brought on by working in a smaller form factor, sure, but the more significant challenge comes from working with smaller budgets and aiming at a smaller customer base. But, what if instead of aiming at that traditional motorcycle customer base, you did something different?

That's what electric powersports startup Volcon is doing with its first model, the Grunt. Dumb name aside, the Grunt isn't trying to target motorcycle buyers necessarily. Instead, it's focused on being an approachable off-road vehicle for outdoor enthusiasts. But here's the thing, I'm not an outdoors enthusiast at all, yet the Grunt really resonates with me, so when I got the offer to go to Texas in the middle of summer to ride a late prototype version, I jumped at the chance.

Before I get too into the riding experience of the Grunt, let's talk about its engineering. The bike is based around a tubular steel frame, with upside-down front forks, a single shock in the rear and great big balloon-style tires reminiscent of the Yamaha TW200 or Rokon Trailbreaker. The bike has a single front disc brake and a single rear disc, both of which are totally adequate for the kind of low-speed and low-key riding that the Grunt offers.

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2022-volcon-grunt-first-ride-review/

Micah Toll - Nov 11 2023 1:15 am PT

The newly unveiled Yadea Kemper electric motorcycle was just shown off for the first time at the EICMA 2023 Milan Motorcycle Show. Electrek was there to get an up-close look at this impressive new electric motorcycle, which features high-speed performance and even higher-speed charging.

Electric motorcycles have bested their gasoline-powered counterparts in most areas of performance including acceleration, comfort, maintenance, ownership cost, and of course environmental impact. But one of the few areas left to conquer has been refueling, with most fast-charging electric motorcycles taking between 30-45 minutes for a nearly complete recharge.

That’s a major improvement over the several-hour recharge times of a few years ago, but it still couldn’t compare to a few-minute fuel stop on an ICE (internal combustion engine) bike.

https://electrek.co/2023/11/11/yadea-unveils-99-mph-electric-motorcycle-that-charges-in-10-minutes/

Apr 05, 2021 at 12:45am ET - Enrico Punsalang

A new electric motorcycle is seeking to take mid-sized electric two-wheelers to an all new level. Nepalese electric motorcycle manufacturer, Yatri, has finally revealed the production-ready Project Zero, or P0 for short. This sleek cafe racer-styled electric machine packs quite a punch, and employs pretty nifty tech.

At first glance, the Yatri P0 bears quite an uncanny resemblance to the Husqvarna Vitpilen. It shares a similarly styled trellis frame, and an even more similar tank and seat assembly. A round LED headlight adorns the front end, while inverted forks and a mono-shock handle suspension duties fore and aft. Set to make its debut in Yatri's public demo event, bookings for the P0 will commence on the 23rd of April, this year.

Yatri has used the simple, yet effective design philosophy of 'Elegance in Motion' when it comes to the P0. While there's no doubting that the bike's styling is futuristic with a retro touch (again, just like the Husky Vitpilen), the P0 packs quite a punch on the performance front. It gets a high-tech Lithium-Nickel-Manganese battery pack which holds 8 kWh of energy. The company has tested the range of the battery to be an impressive 230 kilometers.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/498781/yatri-project-zero-electric-motorcycle-coming-soon/

The battery-powered bike can also hit a top speed of 87 mph.

By Rachel Cormack - April 7, 2021

Yatri Motorcycles has just pulled the curtain on a café racer of the future. The Nepalese startup’s new electric motorcycle, Project Zero, pairs clean, contemporary design with state-of-the-art tech to please the eco-conscious riders of today.

The battery-powered bike was first unveiled in prototype form back in late 2019. After a near two-year wait, the electrifying production model is finally here. The two-wheeler has a striking retro-futuristic aesthetic and is centered around a Chromoly steel trellis frame. The front sports a 43mm fully adjustable inverted fork, while the rear packs an adjustable nitrogen-charged mono-shock. Elsewhere, Project Zero is equipped with a single-piece tail and “tank” cover, aluminum rims laced to billet hubs and carbon fiber fenders.

https://robbreport.com/motors/motorcycles/yatri-electric-cafe-racer-1234606165/

This ain't your grandpa's Harley.

Brandon Friederich - May 26, 2021

While new electric car companies are sprouting left and right, the electric motorcycle space is still in a nascent stage that has yet to boom. Zaiser Motors wants stake their claim for the world's first AWD electric bike with the Electrocycle.

The Denver-based upstart's design is underpinned by an industry-first twin-hub powertrain featuring an electric motor on each wheel hub. This allows for power to be delivered to two different contact patches, which obviously means more torque gets to the pavement before the grip breaks.

https://www.maxim.com/rides/zaiser-electrocycle-is-worlds-first-awd-electric-motorcycle

Micah Toll - Jan. 27th 2022 5:31 pm PT

When Colorado-based electric motorcycle startup Zaiser first claimed last summer to be working on an all-wheel-drive electric motorcycle with 300 miles (482 km) of range, it sounded a bit out there.

The far-flung design for the Zaiser Electrocycle didn’t help make the contention feel any more realistic.

But now the company has claimed to Forbes that it will begin production this year, though it neglected to provide a specific timeline. Zaiser did recently complete a successful crowdfunding round though, raising US $103,000 from a $100,000 goal. So there’s at least a bit of green in the piggy bank to get matters rolling.

And to step things up a notch, Zaiser has announced that the Electrocycle will eventually come in two models. The Silhouette model will be the powerhouse version, while the Arrow model (not to be confused with Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire Arrow electric platform) will be more urban-oriented and come with more muted specs for the rest of us normies.

https://electrek.co/2022/01/27/us-based-startup-adds-second-model-of-all-wheel-drive-electric-motorcycle-claims-2022-production/

https://advrider.com/zero-motorcycles-what-are-they-like-to-ride/

Micah Toll - Jul. 31st 2019 8:32 am ET

The Zero FXS electric motorcycle is the most affordable and (in my opinion) the most fun offering in the Zero lineup. And yet many people don’t even know it exists.

So grab yourself a drink and read on while I tell you a thing or two about why the Zero FXS is perhaps the best commuter electric motorcycle on the market right now.

https://electrek.co/2019/07/31/review-zero-fxs-electric-motorcycle-commuter/

Proof that EV motorcycles are closing the performance gap on ICE bikes.

By Cycle World Staff - January 9, 2020

Among EV motorcycles, the 2020 Zero SR/F sits front and center at the head of the class. Developed as Zero’s “halo” model, the SR/F is a finely crafted, traditionally styled streetbike intended to close the performance gap to internal-combustion motorcycles, and it does just that. In fact, this American-made machine produced 146.5 pound-feet of torque and 100 hp at its rear wheel on the Cycle World dyno. Zero also offers a SR/F Premium model, which comes with a 6kW rapid charger that cuts “fill-up” time by half at a Level 2 station, plus a fly screen, heated handgrips, and aluminum bar ends.

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/buyers-guide/2020-zero-sr-f/

Micah Toll - Feb. 15th 2020 1:32 pm ET

Last month Zero quietly rolled out a teaser announcing a new model of electric motorcycle, the upcoming Zero SR/S. It was supposed to be unveiled on February 24th, but a video of the Zero SR/S was reportedly leaked early, spilling the beans on the new bike.

https://electrek.co/2020/02/15/reports-leaked-zero-sr-s-electric-motorcycle-video-reveals-specs-and-upgrades/

Jake Bright / 11:44 am PST • February 19, 2020

California-based mobility startup Zero Motorcycles has a new e-moto in its lineup — the fully-faired SR/S, unveiled today in New York.

The company’s CEO Sam Paschel pulled the cover off the two-wheeled EV, which is based on the platform of the company’s SR/F, released last year.

https://techcrunch.com/2020/02/19/zero-motorcycles-unveils-new-sr-s-a-full-fairing-124-mph-sport-ev/

You can also charge the premium model in under an hour.

Steve Dent, 20 February 2020

Like EV owners, electric motorcycle riders suffer from range anxiety. Zero Motorcycles is trying to alleviate that a bit with a new model, the SR/S. It can go up to 201 miles in the city and 103 miles on highways – better numbers than the last SR/F model all around. Best of all, Zero managed to keep the price just above the SR/F by keeping the same platform and introducing a full fairing to improve aerodynamics.

On top of the full fairing, the SR/S has a more relaxed riding position, but otherwise uses the same battery pack and engine as the last model. As more of a sport touring-type bike, it also weighs about 20 pounds more than the 485-pound SR/F. However, it still goes like heck thanks to a 100 horsepower, 140 foot pound motor, hitting speeds up to 124 mph.

https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/20/zero-sr-s-electric-motorcycle-more-range/

Zero's latest is less of a toy, and gives us hope about the future of electric motorcycles.

Kyle Hyatt - April 4, 2020 5:00 a.m. PT

Electric motorcycles are still a relative rarity in most cities, even in Los Angeles, where the percentage of motorcycle ridership is well above the national average. Partly that's because they're expensive, but I also suspect it's got a lot to do with people's perception of these electric bikes.

For a long time, manufacturers like Zero made electric machines that were only OK, offering acceptable in-city range, but had an almost toy-like feel to them. They also couldn't compete with gas-engine bikes in outright performance, but that's slowly changing.

https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/2020-zero-srs-electric-motorcycle-review/

The leader in electric motorcycles delivers an unlikely combination that makes the term “sport touring” a thing.

By Steve Mazzucchi - Sep 25, 2020

The first full-fairing motorcycle from Zero, which has already turned plenty of heads with the sweet melding of technology and speed that is the SR/F. Zero classifies that award-winning bike’s successor as “sport touring,” a concept I found hard to swallow until I got a chance to ride it all over and out of New York City this summer.

https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/motorcycles/a34078118/2020-zero-srs-review/

Jake Bright / 6:37 am PDT•October 8, 2020

Zero’s 2020 SR/S could be your EV sport bike or sport-tourer. Unveiled earlier this year, the all-electric motorcycle brings performance attributes of both classes — with a unique list of pros and cons compared to gas-powered peers.

The SR/S also adds to the business mission of its manufacturer, Zero. The California-based EV company has raised $137 million (according to Crunchbase) toward its aim to take electric motorcycles mass-market.

https://techcrunch.com/2020/10/08/zeros-sr-s-doubles-as-an-ev-sport-motorcycle-and-sport-tourer/

Oct 08, 2020 at 5:45pm ET - By: Janaki Jitchotvisut

Deus Ex Machina and Zero Motorcycles just unveiled Deus’ first-ever, all-electric custom build, and it’s a pretty gorgeous looking bit of kit. Based on the Zero SR/S, legendary customizer Michael “Woolie” Woolaway says he came up with this entire design completely by hand—no computers necessary. The end result is a thoroughly intoxicating mix of new tech and timeless design, inextricably intertwined.

https://www.rideapart.com/articles/448037/deus-custom-zero-srs-build/amp/

Micah Toll - Oct. 13th 2020 10:50 am ET

Zero has just unveiled its new lineup for the 2021 model year, showing off updates across its entire model range.

Zero Motorcycles, the California-based North American leader in electric motorcycles, has long offered a diverse array of bikes covering both street and off-road riding.

The company’s 2021 lineup is headlined by Zero’s newest two electric motorcycles, the Zero SR/S and Zero SR/F.

https://electrek.co/2020/10/13/zero-reveals-its-new-2021-electric-motorcycle-lineup/

The California-based motorcycle company releases modest updates for 2021.

By Staff - October 19, 2020

Earlier this year, Zero introduced the SR/S, its flagship, fully faired electric motorcycle. The California-based firm isn’t exactly taking a breather, but electric motorcycle enthusiasts will have to nurse the SR/S contact high for a little longer to see something equally exciting. For 2021, Zero is updating its lineup with mostly new colors and graphics.

Zero CEO Sam Paschel says, “Despite the challenges of 2020, Zero Motorcycles has continued to see impressive growth. In spite of the challenges and closures due to pandemic-related lockdowns and recent wildfires this calendar year, we’ve continued to meet the fast-growing demand for our products and maintain our position as the brand that leads and defines the future of the electric motorcycle category.”

https://www.cycleworld.com/story/bikes/2021-zero-motorcycles-first-look/

Micah Toll - Jul. 2nd 2021 1:14 am PT

Zero Motorcycles has just announced a new electric motorcycle model known as the FXE and shared a teaser image of the new electric two-wheeler online.

No one can accuse the Santa Cruz, California-based electric motorcycle manufacturer of being too verbose about it though.

The company’s teaser for a new model was just uploaded to social media, and includes the caption “FXE coming 7/13/2021; #ZeroFXE.”

https://electrek.co/2021/07/02/zero-has-a-new-electric-motorcycle-model-coming-and-heres-the-first-image/

Roberto Baldwin / 10:54 AM PDT•July 13, 2021

Zero Motorcycles has been around for over a decade and in that time it’s consistently improved its fleet of electric bikes. With the new FXE, the northern California company has taken the thoroughly enjoyable FXS supermoto and transformed it into something a bit more futuristic looking with a new easier-to-parse display.

The FXE likely isn’t a great pick for two-wheeled beginners or for folks that want a weekend cruiser, but for the experienced rider who needs a daily commuter that packs agility and power into a fun package, the 100-mile range FXE might be the best way to get to and from work. Watch our first ride video for the full story.

https://techcrunch.com/2021/07/13/zeros-fxe-offers-electric-motorcycle-fun-in-a-slightly-new-package/

Based on the FXS, the FXE gets a new look and an updated display.

Roberto Baldwin - July 13th, 2021

Zero Motorcycles has been around for over a decade and in that time it’s consistently improved its fleet of electric bikes. With the new FXE, the northern California company has taken the thoroughly enjoyable FXS supermoto and transformed it into something a bit more futuristic looking with a new easier-to-parse display.

The FXE likely isn’t a great pick for two-wheeled beginners or for folks that want a weekend cruiser, but for the experienced rider who needs a daily commuter that packs agility and power into a fun package, the 100-mile range FXE might be the best way to get to and from work. Watch our first ride video for the full story.

https://www.engadget.com/zero-motorcycles-fxe-video-162013401.html

The new 2022 Zero FXE adds some extra styling to your two-wheeled commute.

Andrew Couts - 13 july 2021 8:11AM

If you have around $12,000 to blow on a new way to scoot around town, then I’ve got some good news. Zero Motorcycles has a new model that, to be perfectly honest, has me drooling on my keyboard.

Zero’s new 2022 FXE expands on the company’s lineup of electric motorcycles with design cues the company says are taken from the world of consumer tech thanks to designers at San Francisco-based firm HUGE Design, which has collaborated with companies like GoPro and Seagate. If gadgets are your jam, you’ll likely see design similarities to, say, HP’s Z3700 wireless mouse. Motorcycle enthusiasts will see inspiration from the Ducati Hypermotard or Husquavarna’s Vitpilen 401. Whatever the FXE reminds you of, it looks great.

https://gizmodo.com/zeros-new-electric-motorcycle-looks-like-a-high-end-gad-1847277246

Micah Toll - Sep. 6th 2021 1:50 am PT

It was a cool summer morning overlooking the pier in Santa Cruz, California, when I first watched Zero CEO Sam Paschel pull the cover off the company’s latest electric motorcycle. I immediately fell in love with the design of the Zero FXE. But I also knew that it takes more than a sleek body to make a good bike. Only by throwing my leg over the shiny new metallic steed and hitting the open road could I know if the FXE was really worth the attention.

Fortunately I was doing exactly that barely an hour later.

The Zero FXE is built on largely the same platform as the Zero FXS, a street-oriented supermoto-style electric motorcycle that introduced me to Zero’s bikes several years ago.

The FXE now replaces the FXS, but fans of the latter will appreciate knowing that they share much of the same components.

The 7.2 kWh battery is still there (though it’s really a 6.3 kWh pack when measured using industry standards).

There’s the same ZForce ZF75-5 motor putting out 34 kW of power. And the performance specs are basically the same, including an 85 mph (136 km/h) top speed and max range of 100 miles (161 km) in the city or close to half of that on the highway.

https://electrek.co/2021/09/06/zero-fxe-review-the-lowish-priced-electric-motorcycle-that-crushes-you-car-commute/

With a new TFT screen and updated Cypher II operating system they're going from Zero to hero in no time flat

Bradley Brownell - 14 September 2021 8:30AM

According to Zero demand for electric motorcycles is higher than it has ever been, and the company has already sold through its 2021 production run. As a result, the company is pushing out a round of updates for the 2022 model year S, DS, and DSR to bring next year’s bikes up to speed with the company’s top products. The revamp includes a gorgeous TFT screen that we’ve already played with at the FXE launch a few months ago.

Power and range look to remain the same as the 2021 models, with the S and DS models powered by the same Z-Force 75-5 motor with 78 ft-lb of torque and 46 horses and the DSR getting the bigger 75-7 motor with 70 horsepower and 116 ‘leccy foot lubs. With the standard 7.2 kWh pack the S achieves 89 miles of range while the off-roady DS is tire-limited to 82 miles, and the 14.4 kWh pack in the DSR is good for 163 miles of city or off-road range. Each model is given a slight price bump for the new model year with S and DS starting at $11,195 and DSR sitting at $15,695. There are of course new colorways for 2022, with the S in midnight blue, the DS in sand, and the DSR in black. None are particularly compelling colors, but equally none look bad. Gold wheels on the DSR are good, though.

https://jalopnik.com/2022-zero-motorcycles-are-getting-an-electronics-revamp-1847669298

Transform your riding experience with Zero's 2022 model range.

Sep 14, 2021 at 8:00am ET - Enrico Punsalang

Zero Motorcycles is one of the pioneers of the electric two-wheeler revolution. Born back in 2006 under the Electricross name, it was the brainchild of a former NASA engineer with a vision for developing a powerful, lightweight motocross machine. It wasn't until 2010, however, that the company began selling its first production model, the S, a simple, no-frills electric streetfighter that would go on to start a revolution.

Fast forward 11 years and Zero Motorcycles has released some truly impressive machines. On July 13, 2021, Zero unveiled its newest model, the FXE; a sharp and aggressive supermoto designed to be a fun, do-it-all machine. This time around, Zero has given three of its popular models a refresh, particularly on the tech side of things. For the 2022 model year, the Zero S continues to draw power from the Z-Force 75-5 passively cooled electric motor. With 46 ponies and 78 ft-lbs of torque, it claims a top speed of 98 miles per hour. The electric motor is powered by a 7.2 kWh lithium-ion battery which promises to return a range of 89 miles.

https://www.rideapart.com/news/532871/zero-s-ds-dsr-2022/

You'll need to buy the upgrades to unlock the EV's full potential.

Igor Bonifacic - November 4th, 2021

or as long as motorcycles have existed, enthusiasts have been upgrading their rides with new components. Taking that idea to the 21st century, the new 2022 SR from Zero Motorcycles allows you to push its capabilities with software updates instead. The motorcycle will ship with the company’s Cypher III+ operating system, which includes the Cypher Store. And if you plan to get the most out of the 2022 SR, you’ll need to spend money at the marketplace. Post-purchase “DLC” is something we’ve seen the automotive industry show increasing interest in recent years.

At first, the Cypher Store will offer a mix of performance and comfort upgrades. It will later expand to sell purchases that enable features like a park mode, heated grips and faster charging. How much you’ll need to pay for those extras will depend on the model you own.

https://www.engadget.com/zero-motorcycles-2022-sr-annoucement-181805528.html

This is the 2022 Zero SR.

Mat Smith - November 5th, 2021

Zero Motorcycles’ new electric motorbike is taking a thoroughly 2020s approach to upgrades. Revealed yesterday, its 2022 SR will allow you to ‘push’ software-based upgrades to the ride.

The bike includes a Cypher Store, and if you plan to get the most out of the 2022 SR, you’ll need to spend some time (and money) in it. At first, the Cypher Store will offer a mix of performance and comfort upgrades. It will later expand to sell purchases that enable features like a park mode, heated grips and faster charging. Naturally these capabilities will be possible on any bike, but the software will ‘unlock’ them for users. Zero says how much you’ll pay for those extras will depend on the model you own.

https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-the-electric-motorcycle-with-in-app-speed-upgrades-112803707.html

27 Mar 2022, 08:12 UTC - Benny Kirk

When there's hardly any weight at all to begin with, you have the recipe for one spicy road beast, track monster, or trail carver. Whichever variety of motorcycle you most prefer, chances are pretty good Zero Motorcycles of Santa Cruz, California, has you covered. The man behind Zero's founding had their training in a field a touch more prestigious than common motorcycles.

That's right, Neal Saiki, founder and lead engineer behind Zero Motorcycles, spent time at NASA as a legit aerospace engineer. Before opening his own business in the Santa Cruz area. An area pretty well known for being kind to tech startups.

Admittedly, the original office building for the company was located adjacent to Santa Cruz proper in the small suburb of Scotts, California. Founded as Electricross in 2006, the company's first-ever bespoke electric dirt bike weighed a featherweight 140 pounds (63.5 kilos). Or nearly light enough to lug onto a subway train, but not quite.

https://www.autoevolution.com/news/zero-motorcycles-making-harleys-and-hondas-look-like-dinosaurs-since-2006-184984.html

Micah Toll - Sep. 13th 2022 5:00 am PT

Zero Motorcycles has just unveiled its latest electric motorcycle, the Zero DSR/X. The new electric adventure bike builds upon the same platform used in the SR/F and SR/S, but with some major updates designed to make this the company’s most capable electric motorcycle yet.

The announcement comes as part of the release of Zero’s 2023 model year lineup, where the headliner is certainly the company’s newest bike.

The DSR/X takes the same basic platform from the SR/F and SR/S, stretches and reinforces it, then increases the battery capacity and motor torque among a number of other small tweaks.

The result is a highly effective dual purpose adventure bike that handles off-roading just as well as it carves through canyon roads.

And I should know, as I spent last weekend doing exactly that as one of the first-ever test riders of the new Zero DSR/X. There’s more to come in the next day or two on that experience, including a full video experience from my first ride on the new bike.

https://electrek.co/2022/09/13/zero-dsr-x-launched-as-worlds-first-long-range-electric-adventure-motorcycle/

Meet Zero’s potentially game-changing Neutrino concept — and pray the brand rolls it out as the third All Access bike next summer.

Steve Mazzucchi - November 5, 2024 / Updated November 6, 2024

A longtime leader in the electric moto space, Zero Motorcycles has announced some pretty monumental plans for the future, revealing a new All Access strategy to reach more riders. At its core are six brand-new motorcycles covering multiple segments, all priced (wait for it) below $10,000.

Impressive talk for a brand known for premium electric bikes priced well above that figure. But Zero is already putting its proverbial money where its mouth is. With research indicating a significant uptick in off-road interest, the brand just lifted the curtain on the first two motos, light and nimble trail bikes, the XE ($6,495) and XB ($4,195).

Arriving next summer, these affordable offerings represent a significant shift for the brand (see more details below). However, they won’t be street-legal in the US — and the bike we are most excited about is the potential third of the six. Dubbed the Neutrino (concept), it might just be the key to a whole new crop of Zero super-fans. Here’s why.

https://www.gearpatrol.com/motorcycles/zero-all-access-electric-motorcycles/

Sean O'Kane - 11:24 AM PDT October 24, 2024

Electric motorcycle company Zero is in the process of closing a new funding round for a little bit more than $120 million, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

The filing shows that Zero has sold around $100 million of the equity round so far from two undisclosed investors. The company confirmed to TechCrunch that it’s raising the money and that it will be used for expansion and to fund new models, but it declined to offer further specifics.

It’s Zero’s first funding round since the company raised $107 million in 2022 from Polaris and India’s Hero MotoCorp. The company said at the time that it had “all the necessary resources to continue pushing the boundaries of two-wheeled EV’s and electric powertrains.” The company — which is nearly 20 years old — typically refreshes its models every year, though it has been rumored to be working on a mini-bike.

Zero’s raise comes amid some rough waters for electric motorcycle companies. One of the largest, Italy’s Energica, filed for bankruptcy earlier this month after slashing its workforce by 70%. Design-forward e-moto startup Cake filed for bankruptcy in February, though it has emerged with a new owner. Smaller players like Fuell and Sondors have also gone out of business.

https://techcrunch.com/2024/10/24/zero-motorcycles-is-raising-120-million/

Ryan Adams - December 18, 2020

Motorcycle carriers that mount to your vehicle’s hitch can prove to be incredibly convenient for all manner of reasons. The biggest reason being that it will allow you to carry a motorcycle with a vehicle that could not otherwise. Maybe you’re not willing to give up the convenience of your SUV just to haul a motorcycle now and then, or maybe you just like the idea of being able to stow the carrier when you’re not using it. Maybe you hate trucks?

There is a wide range of hitch-mounted carriers on the market. You’ll want to make sure you’re buying one that is well-made, especially if you plan on putting a street bike’s worth of heft on it. You’ll also want to be sure your vehicle can withstand the weight of the carrier and motorcycle. Even the two-wheeler you plan to use it for should be considered. For example, scooters have a serious rear weight bias. If you get a carrier only rated for the weight of your scooter, and most of that weight is being held on one side, you’re gonna have a bad time. With all things considered, let’s take a look at the best goldang motorcycle hitch carriers available today.

https://www.motorcycle.com/products/best-motorcycle-hitch-carriers

Micah Toll - Apr. 8th 2022 10:12 am P

Japan’s heavyweight motorcycle manufacturers known as the Big Four have unveiled a new electric motorbike battery swapping program called Gachaco. But what Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki and Kawasaki haven’t come right out and said is that instead of the highly anticipated innovative new motorcycle battery standard, it’s looking a lot like a blue version of Gogoro.

The Big Four have supposedly been working on this big roll out for quite some time; we first heard about their ambitions for a swappable electric motorcycle battery standard all the way back in 2019.

You know, in the before times.

Back then, it sounded like they were developing something large enough to power mid-size electric motorcycles and that could be standardized across manufacturers. It appears the latter part might have been right, but the “motorcycle” part of electric motorcycle batteries seems to have been more or less replaced with “scooter” in this case.

https://electrek.co/2022/04/08/honda-yamaha-suzuki-and-kawasaki-roll-out-swappable-electric-motorcycle-batteries-but-its-really-just-a-gogoro-competitor/