Swedish electric dirt bike company CAKE is planning on debuting a new add-on to their bikes next week. The company has teamed up with Gates Carbon Drive to upgrade their electric dirt bike and motorcycle models to a belt drive system.
The Lightning Strike electric motorcycle is set to be officially unveiled on Thursday.
But thanks to CycleNews jumping the gun, the majority of the specs on the most affordable electric sportbike have already been released. Check them out below.
The Lightning Strike electric motorcycle is perhaps the most highly anticipated electric motorcycle of the year. Based on what we know so far, it has the potential reshape the electric motorcycle industry. Lightning has just announced that the bike will be unveiled this week, so get ready. Read on for all the details.
KYMCO displayed its impressively-spec’d SuperNEX electric motorcycle at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show where it also unveiled Noodoe’s new EV charging infrastructure. Electrek was on site and caught up with KYMCO’s chairman to learn more about the electric superbike and the company’s future plans.
Honda took to the Tokyo Motorcycle Show yesterday to debut its latest EV work. The company unveiled two models including a CR Electric dirt bike and Benly Electric city delivery scooter.
Rayvolt is a premium electric bicycle manufacturer located in Barcelona. They are celebrating three years of operation today and invited Electrek out to Barcelona to see their full line of vintage-inspired e-bikes. Despite their young age, Rayvolt has built an impressive number of bikes that have been delivered all over the world.
In a disastrous turn of events, a garage fire broke out in the facility holding the MotoE racing series electric motorcycles. Early reports are that all 18 bikes were consumed in the blaze.
Lightning Motorcycles still hasn’t entirely dropped the veil on their upcoming 150 mph (241 km/h) Strike electric motorcycle. But they have shared a number of details, with the latest being the multitude of fast and slow charging options.
Harley-Davidson’s new LiveWire premium electric motorcycle will begin deliveries this fall. Ahead of production, the company has now released more finalized specs including better range than originally expected.
Famed motorcycle designer Erik Buell unveiled his new electric motorcycle brand today. In addition to a futuristic-looking new electric motorcycle design, the company also debuted a tech-infused electric bicycle.
Long Beach-based electric motorcycle startup Fly Free has spent the last few months unveiling three different new electric motorcycle designs. Now the company has begun taking pre-orders for the 50 mph (80 km/h) e-motos, and the price starts at just $4,159.
Electrek is on-site in Midtown Manhattan where just minutes ago, Zero’s new SR/F was unveiled. The SR/F electric motorcycle is now Zero’s fastest offering with a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h).
The SR/F also has a host of new parts and features never before seen on a Zero such as 0-95% charging in just 1 hour. Check out this up close look and get all the details below.
Dutch startup NXT Motors just unveiled their new electric motorcycle this weekend at the MotorBeurs Utrecht show.
The NXT Rage is positioned as a premium electric motorcycle with a carbon fiber monocoque designed to match its luxury price.
Lightning Motorcycles, the California-based electric superbike manufacturer, has a highly anticipated electric motorcycle debuting next month. So far they’ve shown us a few teasers revealing little more than the headlights. Today though they got generous and are lifting the veil slightly on their upcoming sportbike designed more for the street than the track.
The company shared the first ever photo of the Lightning Strike’s new motor and it revealed even more details than anticipated.
Both Zero Motorcycles and Lightning Motorcycles have exciting new electric motorcycles slated to debut in the coming weeks. While the two companies have been fairly guarded about specific details (Zero more so than Lightning), we are now getting more insight into the upcoming Lightning Strike and Zero SR/F electric motorcycles.
In their heyday during the 70’s and 80’s, mopeds were one of the coolest ways to get around. The feel of a motorcycle, yet as manageable as a bicycle (and without the need for a moto license), mopeds were the ultimate freedom vehicle. With most reaching speeds of 30 mph (48 km/h) stock, yet tunable to higher speeds, mopeds were seen as a fast and efficient way to get around. But with the unyielding march of time, mopeds eventually went the way of the mullet and the 8-track.
Until now, that is. San Francisco-based ONYX Motorbikes is bringing mopeds back in style, with a twist. This time, mopeds are going electric!
Electric motorcycles are becoming increasingly popular lately, and established motorcycle manufacturers are taking notice. It looks like the latest company to consider charging up their bikes could be Triumph.
2019 is turning into a bumper year for electric motorcycles. Not only are a number of new models being offered by US companies like Zero, Lightning and Harley-Davidson, but manufacturers from across Europe and Asia are getting into the mix as well.
But while most new electric motorcycle manufacturers are offering designs that are at least remotely similar, Finland’s RMK has developed an electric motorcycle that looks nothing like the competition. With a hubless rear wheel that also functions as the motor, the E2 electric motorcycle is breaking design rules with its radical new bike.
The Swedish company CAKE is best known for their Kalk OR electric dirt bike. And while the Kalk OR has gotten rave reviews on the dirt, it hasn’t done much to those looking for a pavement commuter.
But today, CAKE has announced a new street legal electric motorcycle to do just that — and it’s heading for the US and EU soon.
California-based Lightning Motorcycles recently announced plans to debut their new Lightning Strike electric motorcycle in March.
But in a surprise move, the company has decided to begin taking pre-orders early, meaning potential riders can start reserving their Strike today.
Earlier this month, Zero Motorcycles announced that an all-new electric motorcycle was coming. The company revealed that the new model would be known as the SR/F but didn’t offer many other details.
Now Zero has offered up more clues about their upcoming electric motorcycle.
As major motorcycle manufacturers around the world grapple with a new era of EVs, Ducati could be the next to roll out an electric motorcycle. That’s according to the company’s CEO who just confirmed Ducati’s commitment to developing a production electric motorcycle.
Fly Free is one of a handful of new electric motorcycle startups offering light electric motorcycles designed for urban riding.
Fresh off the announcement of their first two electric motorcycle designs, the company has just unveiled specs for their third and latest bike, the Smart Old.
Lightning electric motorcycles, a little known manufacturer located in San Jose, California, has announced a new bike to be unveiled in March.
The company has just revealed specs for the Strike, the second electric motorcycle offered by the company. And you’re going to want to see this…
