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--- transportation:electric_motorcycles [2026/10/29 04:30] – [Bobber] timb
+++ transportation:electric_motorcycles [2026/11/12 04:37] (current) – [125cc] timb
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 https://qz.com/best-electric-motorcycles-bikes-livewire-ryvid-canam-1851780851
+== Yes, electric motorcycles will replace gasoline motorcycles, but not the way you think ==
+Micah Toll - Nov 1 2026 10:26 am PT
+For years, the conventional wisdom surrounding electric motorcycles has been fairly straightforward: Build an electric motorcycle that’s just as good as a gasoline-powered motorcycle, make it affordable enough, and eventually riders will switch.
+It’s essentially the same playbook that electric cars have followed. Make the electric version competitive enough, and eventually the market will move in that direction.
+But I think we’ve been looking at electric motorcycles all wrong. Because the future of electric motorcycles isn’t necessarily about convincing today’s gasoline motorcycle riders to switch. It’s about the next generation of riders who won’t have any reason to start with gasoline in the first place.
+And that’s a much bigger deal than it might sound. In fact, it’s the entire key to the puzzle. Because make no mistake, the future of motorcycling is electric. It just won’t happen the way most people think.
+https://electrek.co/2026/11/01/yes-electric-motorcycles-will-replace-gasoline-motorcycles-but-not-the-way-you-think/
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 https://electrek.co/2026/06/14/what-is-a-125cc-electric-motorcycle-and-why-are-they-so-important-right-now/
+== Everyone wants an electric pickup truck. I want more electric 125cc motorcycles ==
+Micah Toll - Nov 8 2026 1:37 am PT
+If you follow the EV industry in North America, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the future of transportation revolves around electric SUVs and pickups. Every week seems to bring another teaser from a startup promising to reinvent the family car or truck. The latest electric SUVs, “coming soon” tiny trucks, lifestyle trucks, modular trucks, etc. Companies like Slate, TELO, and countless others have generated plenty of excitement, even if many of them still have everything left to prove.
+Don’t get me wrong – I hope they succeed. We need more affordable electric vehicles. But after spending nearly two decades covering a specific part of the electric-vehicle space and a good chunk of that time traveling around the world to see how people actually get around, I can’t help but wonder if we’re chasing the wrong prize here.
+Because while the West keeps trying to electrify pickup trucks and SUVs, much of the world has already settled on a far more sensible transportation appliance.
+It’s the humble 125cc motorcycle (https://electrek.co/2026/08/31/i-traded-my-electric-motorcycle-for-a-gasoline-bike-on-vacation-it-was-pretty-shocking/).
+https://electrek.co/2026/11/08/everyone-wants-an-electric-pickup-truck-i-want-more-electric-125cc-motorcycles/
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-====== Coopop ======
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 https://www.rideapart.com/news/539242/land-energy-electric-motorcycles-cleveland/
+====== Coopop ======
+===== Bobber =====
+== $5,000 mini e-bobber weighs less than 200 lb, offers a 75-mile range ==
+Utkarsh Sood - October 27, 2026
+I remember looking at $15,000 bobbers as a kid and wondering what a whimsical world they came from. Little did I know the future would bring that very bobber styling to electric platforms costing a fraction of that price.
+The Coopop Bobber is exactly that – an electric two-wheeler that borrows the visual swagger of a custom bobber and pairs it with the decidedly more modest performance of a European electric moped.
+Designed in South Korea and sold in Europe, the Bobber is aimed at riders who want their daily commute to have a little more character. It has a chunky silhouette, a round-tube aluminum frame, and the sort of low-slung styling that makes it look like a miniature custom build.
+The Bobber comes with a 4 kW electric motor producing a claimed peak output of 8 kW (10 hp)
+The Bobber comes with a 4 kW electric motor producing a claimed peak output of 8 kW (10 hp)Coopop
+Except there’s no gasoline engine grumbling beneath it. Instead, the Bobber runs on an electric motor with 4 kW of rated power and a claimed peak output of 8 kW (10 hp). That sounds reasonably punchy for something weighing just under 200 lb (90 kg).
+But there's a catch: the top speed is electronically limited to 28 mph (45 km/h). That’s owing to the European L1e category, where the 28-mph limit is part of the vehicle's legal classification rather than a reflection of what its electric motor could theoretically deliver. In most EU countries, an AM moped license (available from age 15) or a standard car driving license is sufficient to ride it.
+Power comes from a 72-volt lithium-ion battery setup using LG cells, with two removable 25-Ah units combining to provide 3.6 kWh of capacity. Coopop claims a maximum range of 75 miles (120 km). That claimed range could make the Bobber useful for those just wanting to ride to the convenience store every now and then, although, as with any EV, real-world distance will depend on factors such as riding style, terrain, temperature, and payload.
+https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/coopop-bobber/
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 https://www.engadget.com/ducati-backs-away-from-electric-motorcycle-production-plans-104508272.html
+====== E-Motiv ======
+== New retro electric motorcycle to debut at EICMA with a novel feature: a second gear ==
+Micah Toll - Oct 28 2026 6:48 am PT
+Most electric motorcycles have something in common: a single-speed transmission. But a British company is preparing to shake things up at this year’s EICMA motorcycle show in Milan, where it will unveil a new electric motorcycle demonstrator featuring an unusual two-speed transmission designed to shift gears without interrupting power delivery.
+The company behind the technology, E-Motiv Shift Systems, has developed what it calls a seamless powershift transmission, promising improved acceleration, better efficiency, and a more engaging riding experience.
+Unlike conventional motorcycle transmissions, which generally require a brief interruption in power during gear changes, E-Motiv’s system is designed to maintain torque throughout the shift.
+That could offer some interesting advantages for electric motorcycles, where a lower first gear could provide stronger acceleration while a taller second gear could help optimize motor efficiency at higher speeds.
+https://electrek.co/2026/10/28/new-retro-electric-motorcycle-to-debut-at-eicma-with-a-novel-feature-a-second-gear/
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 https://www.visordown.com/news/new-bikes/ebroh-bravo-gle-most-affordable-electric-motorcycle-ever
+====== Egera ======
+== Electric motos don't have to be boring and cheap, says Italy ==
+Utkarsh Sood - October 28, 2026
+The Italians certainly know a thing or two about motorcycles. The last time I checked, Ducati, Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and MV Agusta were producing absolutely fantastic motorcycles that fanatics drooled over. The only real problem was that they’ve often been deemed too pricey for most folks.
+Positive Motorcycles, a motorcycle startup from the same locale, popped up quite recently and has since created a fair share of noise around its first-ever motorcycle. Of course, it’s an electric, but it also carries a fair share of Italian flair alongside a rather surprising “potential” price tag.
+The motorcycle’s called Egera (short for Electric Generation ERA). It’s essentially a scrambler, motard, and café-racer mashed into one. And one look at it, and you’d instantly see its road-readiness, but also light off-road potential.
+Powering the Egera is a liquid-cooled motor producing 40 hp of peak power and 62.7 lb.ft (85 Nm) of peak torque. It’s reported good for 0 to 60 of 6 seconds and a top speed of around 77 mph (120 km/h).
+https://newatlas.com/motorcycles/positive-egera/
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 https://electrek.co/2025/07/19/its-true-high-performance-electric-motorcycle-brand-energica-is-back/
+== Energica rises from the ashes with plans for cheaper electric motorcycles ==
+Micah Toll - Nov 6 2026 1:50 am PT
+Energica is officially back.
+The Italian electric motorcycle maker, which ceased operations in 2024 after entering judicial liquidation, has announced a major revival under new international ownership. And while the Energica name is returning, the company behind it is going to look quite different this time around.
+Perhaps the biggest change is where the motorcycles will actually be built.
+Energica says motorcycle production is moving to Asia, while design, engineering, research and development, as well as responsibility for technical and quality standards, will remain in Italy. The new manufacturing setup is expected to significantly reduce production costs, allowing Energica to cut motorcycle prices by around 20% compared to its previous models.
+That could be a big deal for a company whose motorcycles were widely praised for their performance and technology, but were also firmly positioned at the premium end of the market.
+https://electrek.co/2026/11/06/energica-rises-from-the-ashes-with-plans-for-cheaper-electric-motorcycles/
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 Read More: https://www.jalopnik.com/1914935/livewire-zero-release-smaller-affordable-ev-motorcycles/
+== Harley-Davidson's electric motorbike brand has 'substantial doubt' about its future ==
+LiveWire cited 'recurring operating losses' despite an 80 percent US market share in its segment.
+Steve Dent - Oct. 30, 2026 9:06 am EST
+Harley-Davidson's electric motorcycle spinoff LiveWire has raised "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern, the company said in its latest financial report. LiveWire cited "recurring operating losses, negative cash flows... and limited liquidity resources" as contributing factors to its determination. The warning comes despite a rise in LiveWire's sales this quarter and its 80 percent market share in the 50+ kW on-road EV segment.
+To address those issues, LiveWire said it has formed a "special restructuring committee" to explore financing, a sale, restructuring, strategic partnerships and other options. It withdrew previous guidance projecting a 2026 operating loss in the $70 million to $80 million range. (Harley-Davidson held a 74 percent stake in LiveWire when it spun the company off into a separate unit by a SPAC merger in 2022.)
+The warning comes just as LiveWire is releasing its LiveWire S4 Honcho series with a starting price under $5,000. The company said it has delivered the first units of that model to the US market with the S4 Honcho Trail, and plans to ship the S4 Honcho Street version to dealerships in October. Livewire recently revealed a new model called the Dust Spur as well.
+Read More: https://www.engadget.com/2302065/harley-davidsons-electric-motorbike-brand-has-substantial-doubt-about-its-future/
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+====== Yamaha ======
+===== NMAX E =====
+== Yamaha unveils new NMAX E, bringing electric power to its popular motorbike lineup ==
+Micah Toll - Nov 3 2026 3:28 am PT
+Yamaha is expanding its electric two-wheeler lineup with a much more capable machine, unveiling the new NMAX E as an electric version of its popular NMAX sport scooter.
+The 2027 Yamaha NMAX E is being positioned as a 125cc-equivalent electric scooter, putting it firmly above the low-speed urban electric scooters that have made up much of Yamaha’s electric lineup thus far.
+At its heart is Yamaha’s new compact eAxle drive unit, which sends power to the rear wheel through a belt drive. The electric motor produces 6.7 kW (9 hp) of nominal power and peaks at 7.5 kW (10 hp), along with 33.3 Nm (24.6 lb-ft) of torque.
+Yamaha hasn’t published a top speed in the specifications, but the NMAX E’s A1 classification puts it in the same general category as 125cc combustion scooters rather than urban mopeds.
+Power comes from a centrally mounted 3.5 kWh lithium-ion battery, which Yamaha says provides up to 104 km (65 miles) of range on the WMTC Class 1 testing cycle. The L-shaped battery is mounted low and centrally in the chassis to help maintain a low center of gravity.
+https://electrek.co/2026/11/03/yamaha-unveils-new-nmax-e-bringing-electric-power-to-its-popular-motorbike-lineup/