Is the future electric? In most countries, electric bikes haven’t made the same impact as their four-wheeled counterparts. But despite the odd hiccup—such as the closure of Alta Motorcycles in 2018—the electric motorcycle is here to stay.
It’s likely to be the preserve of city slickers, due to battery pack range limitations when compared to the internal combustion engine. But the average price tag is likely to come down, and the local charging station will become a more common sight.
Custom builders are already looking at battery-powered motorcycles, with Zero models likely to be the most common platforms until the Harley-Davidson LiveWire builds up sales. And Honda Cub conversions are making waves in the East.
Here’s an up-to-date selection of the best EV customs so far.
Voxan is back with an electric land speed bike designed to hit 330 km/h. Plus a wild Buell M2 Cyclone from France, and details of a collaboration between two storied British marques: Aston Martin and Brough Superior.
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Most folks have a bit more downtime these days. Offices are closed, remote working is becoming the norm, and thumbs are being twiddled. So it’s good to see inspiring projects pop up as people switch gears to stay busy, and the guys at Katalis Company in Indonesia fall into this category. Based in a design…
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There’s a yawning gap in the electric market between bicycles and motorcycles. But this intriguing concept from Texas manufacturer Zooz proves that you don’t need the size and heft of an electric moto to get rapid performance. The Zooz Concept 01 has no pedals, can hit 60 mph (100 kph) and weighs just 85 lbs…
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It isn’t only regular Joes who keep the grinder sparks flying in custom workshops. A small but generous group of brands are also happy to commission bikes—because they’re a darn sight more interesting than most promotional vehicles or stunts. The German sportswear label and retailer BSTN is one of those farsighted brands, and this is…
Read more »Electric motorcycles still seem like a brave new world in some quarters, but the technology is maturing fast and the novelty is…
Read more »It’s common for custom builders to develop a signature aesthetic, but few maintain it as zealously as Droog Moto. The husband and…
Read more »There are always a few surprises at the EICMA motorcycle show. This year, one of the biggest was the launch of this…
Read more »There’s a term that was fashionable in MotoGP racing a few years ago: ‘Aliens.’ It referred to the small group of factory…
Read more »Truly great motorcycle design requires a human touch. That’s why, in a world of digital design and 3D rendering, traditional crafts are…
Read more »Long before ‘bike build off’ competitions became popular with manufacturers, Deus held one every year—in the car park next to their original…
Read more »Walt Siegl builds dream machines. They’re analog fantasies on two wheels: limited edition European thoroughbreds packed with unobtanium components and clothed with…
Read more »This week we’ve uncovered a classic Garelli converted to electric power, a Suzuki SV650 with an endurance racer vibe, and a trio…
Read more »Right now, it’s hard to judge Harley-Davidson’s tactics without framing them against the stiff challenges the company is facing. If it’s not…
Read more »A few short months after Zero Motorcycles revealed its newest SR/F model, the California electric motorcycle manufacturer has unveiled the Zero XP,…
Read more »We’ve got an electrifying selection this week, with the debut of the £90,000 Arc Vector and a look at BMW’s surprise Vision…
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