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.
The next phase of Triumph’s electric motorcycle project broke cover this week. Plus we look at a tasty Yamaha RD400 restomod, and original condition BSA Gold Star flat tracker, and a classy R18 from the BMW experts VTR Customs.
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The world of electric motorcycles is, in many ways, still finding its feet. With full-blown electric motorcycles at one end of the spectrum and pedal-assist bicycles at the other, there’s a huge middle ground where imagination can run wild. And that’s exactly where Walt Siegl has played with his latest custom. Built entirely from the…
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This Valentine’s Day, we’re kicking things off with something red: a burly Honda Grom kit from K-Speed. Plus we look at Indian’s new Chief, a Japanese custom show that happened in a mall, a reissued favorite from the gear company Icon 1000, and a pint-sized electric motorcycle from Volcon.
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Good news for muscle bike fans: there’s a new Suzuki Hayabusa coming. We’ve also got details of a stunning new custom from Hookie Co. inspired by NASA, an electric off-roader with big-name backers, and a wild custom R nineT from a pair of Californian BMW dealerships.
Read more »The Swedish electric bike company Cake takes on poaching in Africa, and Triumph cranks the Speed Triple up a notch. Plus we…
Read more »This week’s selection is as varied as they come—from a new, ultra-modern electric motorcycle, to an eclectic BMW boxer with raw finishes.…
Read more »Let’s face it—it’s been the year from hell for most of us. But builders kept on building, in sheds and workshops and…
Read more »Electric motorcycles are a paradigm shift on so many levels, but any worries that they might kill the custom scene are unfounded.…
Read more »Voxan is back with an electric land speed bike designed to hit 330 km/h. Plus a wild Buell M2 Cyclone from France,…
Read more »Most folks have a bit more downtime these days. Offices are closed, remote working is becoming the norm, and thumbs are being…
Read more »There’s a yawning gap in the electric market between bicycles and motorcycles. But this intriguing concept from Texas manufacturer Zooz proves that…
Read more »It isn’t only regular Joes who keep the grinder sparks flying in custom workshops. A small but generous group of brands are…
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…
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