Electric Bike
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Mugen unveils NEW Isle of Man TT electric RACER.
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Fresh from the Tokyo Motorcycle Show, here’s a look at Mugen’s next generation Shinden superbike ahead of the 2019 Isle of Man TT. The Mugen Shinden Hachi is the eighth version of Mugen’s Shinden electric superbike (hachi means eight in Japanese) – and although it’s not dramatically different to the previous model, Mugen has announced…
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Harley-Davidson rolls out ELECTRIC charge points in the US.
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Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle, the LiveWire, is set to arrive in H-D dealerships later this summer – and in preparation, dealers across America have been installing EV charging stations. Harley-Davidson plans to have at least one dealer stocking a LiveWire in every state in the USA, with dedicated LiveWire sales staff on hand to help…
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VIDEO: Honda debuts ELECTRIC off-roader.
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Honda has just unveiled an electric version of its CR motocross bike at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show in Japan. Asphalt and Rubber has got its hands on some photo and video of Honda’s latest unveiling at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show in Japan – and it confirms that Honda is starting to get serious about electric with…
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RUMOURED: Triumph files PATENT for electric Trident.
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It’s been reported that Triumph has filed a new trademark application under the ‘Trident’ name – and the rumours suggest it’ll be used for the British brands first foray into the electric market. Of course, the Trident’s a big part of Triumph’s history so it’s not a surprise that the British brand has chosen to…
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RUMOURED: Benelli developing ELECTRIC scooter. Set to be UNVEILED at EICMA 2019.
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While speaking to Autocar India, Benelli’s marketing director Dante Bustos has revealed that the Asian-Italian brand is working on a range of urban mobility solutions – and the big news is that there’s an electric scooter on the way for 2020. Over the last few years, Benelli has proved itself capable of producing some top quality…
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ZERO unveils new SR/F streetfighter. £16,490 for the STANDARD. £18,490 for the PREMIUM.
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Last night, Zero Motorcycle launched its all new SR/F streetfighter – which it’s calling the first fully ‘smart’ motorcycle. Zero claim that the SR/F is the first fully ‘smart’ motorcycle – thanks mostly to its Cypher III operating system. Interestingly, it’s also the first electric motorcycle to integrate Bosch’s MSC system, which is renowned for…
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PATENT reveals Kawasaki is working on an ELECTRIC motor. AND it’ll be LIQUID COOLED.
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Patent drawings have emerged which confirm that Kawasaki is working on an electric motor – suggesting that the Japanese factory probably isn’t too far away from unveiling its first electric motorcycle. Admittedly, a patent application doesn’t necessarily mean that the technology will make it into series production. But at the very least, we know Kawasaki’s working…
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RMK’s revolutionary HUBLESS electric motorcycle; the E2.
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Finnish technology start-up RMK has announced it’s now taking pre-orders for its E2 electric motorcycle – which features a revolutionary hubless wheel design. Blending traditional cruiser and roadster styling and ergonomics with thoroughly modern technology, RMK’s E2 electric motorcycle is driven by a rear rim-mounted motor with a hubless design. It’s a clever idea –…
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Lightning Motorcycle TEASES its latest model; the Strike. Shows off RELAXED riding position.
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Lightning Motorcycle has released a graphic which confirms the riding position of its latest model, the Lightning Strike. In response to questions from potential customers, Lightning Motorcycle has confirmed that the upcoming Lightning Strike will have a much more relaxed riding position than its electric superbike big brother, the LS-218. And here’s a look at…
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WATCH THIS! Lightning Motorcycle’s LS-218 goes from 100-150mph in TWO SECONDS. Yep. TWO SECONDS!
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Lightning Motorcycles has just released a short video of its LS-218 electric superbike on the dyno – showing how quickly the world’s fastest electric motorcycle can accelerate from 100-150mph. One of the main advantages of electric motorcycles is their innate ability for fast acceleration. And there’s probably no better example than Lightning’s record-setting LS-218 electric…
