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US startup leans into commuter e-mobility with Anthem electric moto

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The Anthem is reported capable of more than 75 miles of riding in eco mode, or 50 miles in sport mode
The Anthem is designed for motoring around the city, and beyond
The Anthem features a fully enclosed motor assembly and final drive unit to the rear
The Anthem is reported capable of more than 75 miles of riding in eco mode, or 50 miles in sport mode
The Anthem's lightweight chassis contributes to a curb weight of 240 lb, including the removable battery pack
The 4.7-kWh Li-ion battery can be removed from the chassis, and rolled along on built-in casters to charge indoors
Trip details and key ride metrics can be viewed in the mid-handlebar TFT display
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While some electric moto makers focus on high performance and long range, others are aiming at the commuter market. California startup Ryvid has launched an around-town electric moto called the Anthem that also has enough pep for highway riding.

"Founded by enthusiasts, engineered by innovators, and designed by aerospace industry gearheads," Ryvid has built the Anthem around a stainless steel chassis that tips the scales at just 12 lb (5.4 kg), and distributed the bike's weight low for the promise of a "nimble, easy to manage and ultra-responsive" ride. Its curb weight is given as 240 lb (109 kg) including the battery, or 175 lb (79.4 kg) without, and the seat height can be adjusted from 30 inches to 34 (76.2 - 86.3 cm) – making it more accessible for shorter riders.

The electric moto features a fully enclosed drive assembly to the rear with an integrated 10-hp (7.5-kW), 72-V air-cooled motor along with a variable-ratio poly chain and HTD carbon belt final drive rocking a 4.7 gear ratio that "transforms electrons into speed with whip-snap ease" for cruising at speed. That translates to a peak torque of 53 lb.ft (72 Nm), or 250 lb.ft at the wheel thanks to the final drive, and top speeds in excess of 75 mph (120 km/h).

The Anthem is designed for motoring around the city, and beyond

The bike's 4.3-kWh Li-ion battery pack can be removed and rolled on its caster wheels for charging indoors (the unit weight in at 65 lb/29.5 kg), or even hot-swapped for a fresh one kept at the office for longer commutes. Top-ups are reckoned to take six hours over a 110-V household supply, or half that over 220 volts. In eco mode, the Anthem could see folks getting over 75 miles (120 km) per charge, or more than 50 miles (80 km) in sport mode – so long as regen braking is not employed.

Elsewhere, there's a 4.9-inch daylight-visible TFT display for trip info and ride metrics, it rolls along on 17-inch wheels wrapped in a 120/70 tire to the front and a 160/60 at the rear, stopping power is provided by dual-piston hydraulic disc brakes with a 310-mm rotor to the front and 240 mm at the back, adjustable inverted suspension forks and a rear shock help smooth out uneven terrain, and the e-moto can support rider and passenger to a maximum weight of 400 lb (181.5 kg).

The 4.7-kWh Li-ion battery can be removed from the chassis, and rolled along on built-in casters to charge indoors

Pre-sales for the Anthem Launch Edition – which is limited to a production run of a thousand bikes – start on August 14 priced at US$7,800, with the first bikes estimated to start shipping in the (Northern Hemisphere) summer of 2023.

The Launch Edition models will feature white, gray or gold body panels, electrically actuated seat-height adjustment via controls on the handlebar and serialized engraving. The video below has more.

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4 comments
Trylon
I've learned to always skip to the end of the article with any of these articles on New Atlas. The price is always left for last, and I'm not going to get all interested by a product just to learn that it's overpriced.
Dark Dove
There are already a ton of well established Electric Motorcycles and Scooters like Zero Motorcycles for one that have a decade of experience and sales. Motorcycles are dangerous like normal bikes, easily hit by cars with no protection. It's a small market even in the motorcycle market 3-5%. Roughly 7000-8000 now divide that market up among 10+ manufactures. I loved my Honda CBR F2 back in the early 90s and drove the crotch rocket only on the weekdays (weekends way to fatal) on the world famous Los Angeles Crest for 100 rides passing few cars.
ljaques
Once battery tech supports a 200+ mile range, ebikes will start being picked up by the millions.
This thing isn't pretty, but it has plenty of power and excellent brakes. The whine isn't as bad as Electric Motion machines, but it's double what Zero puts out. Needs work.
The price is starting to become enticing, but not until the range happens.
ReservoirPup
Good bike, nice vid. I like the whine. Reminds me of my ancient BEV😁