[ad_1] 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 […]
Category: electric motorcycle
Blackstone HyperTek electric motorcycle smashes all molds
[ad_1] The HyperTek’s mechanicals hang from a one-piece carbon fiber monocoque and billet subframe. The water-cooled, DHX Hawk motor produces 105 hp and 88.5 pound-feet of torque, powered by a 4.75-kWh battery. BST claims the battery can be fully recharged in 30 minutes on a fast charger, with a range of 186 miles on a […]
Segway’s first electric dirt bikes arrive in early 2020
[ad_1] The X160 is the smaller bike meant for places where agility matters more than power. It only has an estimated 40.4-mile range and a 31.1MPH top speed, but it might be better for maneuvering on twisty trails thanks to its 17-inch wheels and overall more compact frame. The X260 is considerably more powerful with […]
Harley-Davidson resumes LiveWire electric motorcycle production
[ad_1] “Temporarily stopping LiveWire production allowed us to confirm that the non-standard condition identified on one motorcycle was a singular occurrence,” the company said in a statement. Harley-Davidson didn’t go on to detail what the exact issue with the one motorcycle was. Additionally, the company says current LiveWire owners can start charging their motorcycles at […]
Harley-Davidson suspends LiveWire production over a charging glitch
[ad_1] Customers who have already purchased LiveWires can continue to ride the bikes, but Harley says they should only be charged with the professional ChargePoint chargers available at its dealerships. Customers should not attempt to charge the motorcycles at home. Harley has been talking about its electric bike since 2014, and it hopes that going […]
Zero’s 2020 electric motorcycles include one that’s loaded for adventures
[ad_1] Other 2020 refreshes are focused more on wringing extra value (and range) out of the lineup, with a few perks. The DS has dipped to a relatively affordable $10,995 through its 7.2kWh, 82-mile battery, all the while adding more storage. Hop to the street-oriented SR and $15,495 now gets you a 14.4kWh Power Pack […]
Harley-Davidson offers free charging for its electric motorcycle
[ad_1] Harley-Davidson’s first electric motorcycle will soon hit the roads, and while the LiveWire will have a longer range than first expected, at 140 miles of city driving on a single charge, you’ll still need to hook it up to a charger once in a while. To help you save on electricity fees, Harley is […]
Zero’s SR/F electric motorcycle makes a great commuter bike
[ad_1] But instead of blending into the sea of motorcycles, the SR/F sticks out in a way other Zero models never did. A lot of it has to do with the design; the company decided to highlight its electric powertrain. The updated Z-Force motor is smack dab in the center of the bike while the […]
BMW hints at the future of electric motorcycles with the Vision DC Roadster
[ad_1] Unveiled at BMW’s NextGen event in Munich, Germany the Vision DC Roadster concept takes the iconic design of the company’s two-cylinder boxer engine and puts a battery inside. The result is a naked bike that while very much a concept design, still looks the part of a BMW bike. BMW has taken the protruding […]
Zero’s SF/R electric motorcycle is quicker and now more connected
[ad_1] Zero has been building electric motorcycles for 13 years. In that time they’ve gone from putting out less-than-optimal vehicles with electric powertrains bolted in, to great bikes that just happen to be electrified. In the past few years, the company has had a predictable roadmap. Every 12 months it would upgrade the motors and […]