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…
The latest German electric motorcycle company NOVUS has just unveiled their new model at CES 2019 in Las Vegas. The bike sports one of the most innovative carbon fiber frames ever seen on a production electric motorcycle. However, the price puts this electric motorcycle into the top-tier of luxury two-wheeled EVs.
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.
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.
There aren’t many options in the US for an electric motorcycle, so any new US-based electric motorcycle company is a welcomed addition. We recently reported on Long Beach-based startup Fly Free Smart’s first design, the Smart Desert. Now, the company has unveiled their new Smart Classic electric motorcycle.
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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.
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.
This year’s EICMA 2018 Milan Motorcycle Show was a site to behold. In addition to the standard endless booths of gas-powered motorcycles, this year saw a huge number of new EVs.
Check out all of the coolest, most interesting and even some of the weirdest new EVs we saw there.
Energica showed up to the EICMA 2018 Milan Motorcycle Show with an impressive display of electric racing motorcycles. In addition to their newest 150 mph electric superbike, the Ego Sport Black, Energica also debuted a new concept bike, the Bolid-E.
Super SOCO just unveiled their newest electric motorcycle at the 2018 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show. The TC Max fills the space between their existing lower powered electric motorcycles and higher powered Zero electric motorcycles.
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.
Harley-Davidson has made a commitment to pursuing electric vehicle development, beginning with their LiveWire electric motorcycle program.
Today the company is showing off the final production prototype of their first electric motorcycle at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show, and we got up close and personal with it.
Arc has taken to the EICMA Motorcycle Show in Milan to debut its new electric motorcycle, the Arc Vector. The sporty bike is equal parts high speed, high tech and high price.
While the 2018 EICMA Milan Motorcycle show doesn’t begin until tomorrow, Curtiss Motorcycles is getting a jump on everyone. Today, they just unveiled two new versions of their super high power electric motorcycle known as Zeus.
The EICMA 2018 Motorcycle Show in Milan, Italy is likely the largest motorcycle show of the year. Everyone from major brands to new startups are here showing off their newest rides. The number of electric vehicles has grown every year, and this year features an entire section of the show completely reserved for EVs, including electric motorcycles, mopeds, scooters and bicycles.
Electrek is on scene to cover the latest announcements and coolest new personal electric vehicles. Here are just some of the exciting new vehicles we are looking forward to covering over the next few days.
Evoke Motorcycles has an impressive offering of moderately priced electric motorcycles. Now, the electric motorcycle startup is innovating even further with new, extremely fast charging batteries.
Zero Motorcycles has been on a winning streak lately, opening new dealership after dealership.
Now the company is updating their electric motorcycle lineup with the announcement of their new 2019 models.
