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Lightning’s new $12,998 Strike electric motorcycle shows liquid-cooled motor and Ohlins suspension

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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.


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More Zero and Lightning details on their dueling upcoming electric motorcycles

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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.


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ONYX is bringing mopeds back in style with US-built 60 mph electric bikes

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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!


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RMK shows off 50 kW electric motorcycle with the coolest motor you’ve ever seen

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.


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CAKE has a new street legal electric motorcycle headed to the US and Europe

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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.


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Harley-Davidson unveils Livewire specs and prices, shows off 3 new urban electric motorbikes

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Harley-Davidson has been teasing its electric motorcycle LiveWire for over four years, and just recently announced plans for an expanded portfolio of electric motorbikes. Today they delivered on the first step of their promises in a big way.

The company is showing off not only the previously unveiled LiveWire electric motorcycle, but also two new electric two-wheelers at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. On top of the dramatic unveiling, Harley-Davidson has unveiled more specs regarding the LiveWire including the retail price and opened up pre-orders, with deliveries planned for this fall.


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Here are all the coolest electric motorcycles coming in 2019

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2018 was a big year for electric motorcycle and scooter announcements. That means 2019 is the year that many of these models will first roll out to the public.

Large companies and new startups alike have been getting into the electric two-wheeler game, offering up a wide range of new electric rides. From crazy high powered electric motorcycles to sensible commuter electric scooters, here are the models to watch for next year.


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Ready for a risky bet? Curtiss is crowdfunding investments ahead of electric motorcycle production

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Curtiss Motorcycles has been hard at work turning their futuristic and crazy-powerful electric motorcycle designs into production-ready bikes.

The company is hoping to enter production in 2020. With that goal drawing closer, Curtiss Motorcycles is now turning to crowdfunding to sell shares and raise capital for production.


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Ural shows off slick electric motorcycle with sidecar using Zero’s powertrain

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Electric motorcycles are really coming into their own. This year’s EICMA 2018, the world’s premier motorcycle show, was bursting with new and exciting models. But one thing that we didn’t see there were electric motorcycles with sidecars.

ReVolt has been promising an electric sidecar motorcycle but has yet to deliver. Now Ural has stepped in to fill the gap with their own electric motorcycle and sidecar.


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KYMCO unveils new 155 mph 6-speed electric motorcycle superbike, the SuperNEX

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KYMCO, one of the largest scooter manufacturers in the world, has demonstrated an impressive commitment to electrification. The company has already released a handful of electric scooters and introduced a new EV battery standard.

Now the company has just dropped the veil on their newest electric vehicle, the insanely fast and powerful SuperNEX electric superbike.


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