Electric Bikes
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Switch Motorcycles eScrambler concept. Coming for 2022.
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Switch Motorcycles has just unveiled its first electric bike; the eSCRAMBLER. And if all goes to plan, it’ll be available to buy in 2022. Built by the bloke behind bike builders Shanghai Customs, the Switch eSCRAMBLER could be the best looking retro-styled electric bike we’ve seen yet. It’s been designed by former Yamaha designer and…
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Voltu’s naked ELECTRIC motorcycle: the Rod 1. 250Nm. 150hp. 155mph.
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Voltu’s just revealed its newest electric motorcycle – and it’s based on its Moto X prototype from a few years ago. Presented at the International Motorcycle Exhibition in Munich, the Rod 1 naked has been created by Voltu and DB-Matik – and from the sounds of things, it’ll be a seriously capable bit of kit…
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Yamaha reveals range of BOLT-ON (or bolt-in) ELECTRIC motors. 27bhp to 264bhp.
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Yamaha’s developed a range of electric motors from 35kW to 200kW – and it could mean we’re getting closer to seeing an electric road bike from the Japanese factory. The prototype 35kW to 200kW interior permanent magnet synchronous motors can be used for a wide range of applications. The video shows the drive module fitted…
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COMING SOON: Zero Motorcycles fully-faired SR/S SPORTBIKE.
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Zero Motorcycles has been teasing the release of its new Zero SR/S sportbike – and all eyes are on February 24th for the big reveal. At this stage, all we’ve got is the date and a smoky image of the new machine – but connecting a few dots, it’s not too difficult to work out…
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It’s on! Triumph and Bajaj Auto CONFIRM partnership. Small capacity Triumph motorcycles are on their way
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It’s a pretty dry statement from Triumph that doesn’t say much – but what it means is that Triumph and Bajaj are joined at the hip, producing what they say will be mid-capacity (that’s 200cc to 750cc) bikes with: “multiple options to address different segments in this class”. Could that mean something electric? Dunno. But…
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OFFICIAL: Design drawing of Harley-Davidson’s ELECTRIC flat tracker motorcycle.
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Harley-Davidson’s getting closer to unveiling its SECOND electric motorcycle – and it’s going to be a mid-powered flat tracker. We’ve been telling you for months that Harley-Davidson’s preparing its second electric motorcycle, and a recently surfaced design drawing all but confirms it. Following the release of the LiveWire last year, there’s been a lot of…
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Bike Shed unveils the UK’s first motorcycle-only ELECTRIC charger.
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The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club has revealed its new motorcycle-only electric charging point – and it’s the first of its kind in the UK. Based at The Bike Shed’s Shoreditch HQ in London, the 7kW EO Mini Charger is free for all motorcycle-riding customers to use during opening hours. Installed by EO Charging, the 7KW…
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Energica and Dell’Orto join forces to develop ELECTRIC tech for small capacity bikes.
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Dell’Orto has signed an agreement with Energica to develop and produce electric ‘Power Units’ for small and medium-sized motorcycles for the next three years. The duo are betting on significant growth in the small/medium electric vehicle market – and have joined forces to get in on the action. Together, they’re creating power units for small…
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LAUNCH REPORT: Harley’s LiveWire is a game changer – but don’t thrash it for long
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After a few hours of riding the production-ready LiveWire from H-D in Portland, Oregon – I’m converted. This is a motorcycle for the generation not aware of how a two-stroke motor feels on song, it’s a bike for the kids who may one day be convinced that this is for them and their cleaner- quieter-polar-bear-hugging…
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The price is right for the STRIKE. Lightning Motorcycle set to make ELECTRIC affordable. £10,000. 90hp. 180lb-ft torque.
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WORDS: Alan Cathcart The past decade has seen an exponential increase in the availability, performance, range and recharging speed of electric-powered two-wheelers – but also in their price. EV Euro-leader BMW is charging customers a hefty $14,895 (£12,875) for its C-evolution E-scooter, while an American-made 2020 Zero SR/F with a 3kW charger starts at $18,995…
