Electric bikes offer an affordable alternative to car ownership, while being fun ways of exploring town. Furthermore, their quieter and smoother ride makes for a smoother journey around town than regular bikes.
Harley-Davidson Livewire was the first big bike manufacturer to introduce an electric model, boasting an impressive claimed range and Level 3 fast charging. Ideal for long rides.
Benefits
Electric motor bikes can help reduce your carbon footprint. As these bikes don’t produce any harmful emissions into the atmosphere, and require less resources for operation than their traditional motorcycle counterparts, electric motorcycles provide an effective solution. Furthermore, their quiet operation means you can ride them comfortably in cities or other busy environments without disrupting others.
Electric motor bikes offer another advantage of simplicity and ease of maintenance: no oil changes, spark plug replacements or air filter servicing are required – saving both money and effort when it comes to upkeep and repairs. Plus their brake pads last longer because their motor handles much of the braking power!
Electric motor bikes provide another advantage by being enjoyable to drive for people of all ages and abilities – this makes them great group rides where less-fit or older riders can stay with the faster pace without feeling like they’re holding everyone back.
Performance
Electric motor bikes are designed to be fast, and while they might not reach the same high speeds of conventional motorcycles, they still offer an exciting ride with plenty of power for an exhilarating experience. Furthermore, their torque allows riders to quickly overcome hills or obstacles on their route.
Many electric bike motor systems come equipped with a controller that allows you to alter your level of assistance, with some even offering a “boost” mode that gives extra power for climbing or quick starts. These controllers typically sit on either the handlebar or, in Bosch systems, feature LED displays on their top tubes. Some systems even enable smartphone control of their motor.
Big name motorcycle manufacturers are beginning to recognize the immense potential of electric bikes and are offering models such as KTM’s Freeride E-XC off-road model that’s not road legal yet still capable of providing thrilling riding experience when you twist the throttle.
Range
An electric motor bike is an excellent solution for commuters looking for alternative transportation methods. Unlike traditional gas-powered vehicles, an e-bike doesn’t require gas refills – instead, its large battery can last hundreds of miles on one charge! Switching over from traditional transportation methods will not only lower carbon emissions and save money on gas but reduce carbon footprint as well!
Electric motor bikes provide riders who enjoy more adventurous outings with more challenging terrain an option. Specifically designed to take on such terrain, these electric bikes can handle everything from Sunday blasts and long weekend bike tours, greenlaning and track days; plus CBT licence holders or those possessing 11kW+ can ride them without needing an A licence.
The Fllow is a new electric motorcycle equipped with an impressive 10-kWh battery and designed for public charging stations, offering fast recharging times of less than 30 minutes to quickly recharge its charge so riders can spend more time riding than waiting.
Cost
People tend to assume electric motorbikes cost more than traditional motorcycles, but this may not always be the case; battery type and capacity play a large factor here. Furthermore, electric bikes tend to require lower maintenance costs since they do not rely on complicated internal combustion engines and therefore don’t need air filters, spark plugs, or oil changes as often.
Save even more by investing in an e-bike powered by renewable energy that meets special tax exemptions, and charge it at home while sleeping – that way they start every day with an empty tank!
The Brutus V9 electric motorcycle is an ideal way to experience the excitement and freedom of riding cross-country asphalt on an electric motorcycle. With a top speed of 115 miles per hour and range up to 280 miles on one charge, its 33.7 kilowatt-hour battery pack makes this powerful yet lightweight machine suitable for high performance riding.
