Electric Norton promises “race performance and touring range”

Great Britain’s Norton Motorcycles, now under Indian ownership after some shady management from the previous owner, has announced an interesting electric motorcycle project promising to simultaneously deliver “race performance and touring range.”Contin… Continue reading Electric Norton promises “race performance and touring range”

Affordable, high-power Zapp electric city scooter makes Goodwood debut

Motorcycle-adjacent levels of performance and handling in a step-through electric scooter designed to put some fun back into your commute – that’s the promise from UK startup Zapp and its high-powered i300, which is set to go up the hill at Goodwood.Co… Continue reading Affordable, high-power Zapp electric city scooter makes Goodwood debut

OX Patagonia promises affordable electric adventure motorcycling

Electric motorcycles tend to be either extremely capable and unforgivably expensive, or affordable and really closer to scooter territory. The Ox Patagonia, coming out of Madrid, aims to find an attractive middle ground: a usable electric adventure exp… Continue reading OX Patagonia promises affordable electric adventure motorcycling

Energica Experia electric tourer debuts with a whopper of a battery

Energica has expanded its range of premium electric motorcycles with a new Experia “green tourer,” built for long-range, two-up comfort with hard luggage, multi-level charging and the largest-capacity battery we’ve ever seen on a volume production bike… Continue reading Energica Experia electric tourer debuts with a whopper of a battery

2WD electric Ultra Bike stores range-extending fuel in its huge wheels

This modular motorcycle is built to tackle just about anything, with torquey electric motors driving huge balloon tires at the front and rear. It can cross water in amphibious mode, and handle serious distances with a range-extending generator and two … Continue reading 2WD electric Ultra Bike stores range-extending fuel in its huge wheels

Harley-Davidson’s Livewire announces second electric motorcycle

Harley-Davidson spin-out electric motorcycle brand Livewire has revealed the S2 Del Mar as its second model, with a very limited edition selling out in a matter of minutes. The full production version will follow for a tempting $15k price tag.Continue … Continue reading Harley-Davidson’s Livewire announces second electric motorcycle

E-moto maker Cake launches 3-step program to get future riders rolling

Swedish two-wheeled electric mobility outfit Cake has added three new models to its lineup, all of which are aimed at younger riders. The Kids Evolution program features the Ready balance bike, the Steady mountain bike and the Go off-road electric moto… Continue reading E-moto maker Cake launches 3-step program to get future riders rolling

Graft debuts lightweight EO.12 electric trailbike with carbon rims

Taiwanese company Graft has launched a super-lightweight new electric off-road motorcycle – or is it a pedal-free ebike on steroids? The EO.12 puts out a meaty 20 kW (27 hp), while weighing just 50 kg (110 lb) thanks to neat touches like carbon wheels…. Continue reading Graft debuts lightweight EO.12 electric trailbike with carbon rims

Cake investigates replacing plastic components with paper

Swedish e-mobility company Cake is looking cut back or cut out the plastic used in the manufacture of its electric motorcycles, and has partnered with PaperShell to evaluate the use of its natural fiber composite instead.Continue ReadingCategory: Motor… Continue reading Cake investigates replacing plastic components with paper