Young American motorcycle company Vanguard has struck out into electric territory with the announcement of an electric city commuter and a funky looking ebike concept. The VanguardSpark team also has a familiar name on board: famous sportsbike innovator Erik Buell.
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Yamaha's latest electric motorcycle is an interesting one – it's a trials bike weighing less than 70 kg (154 lb). It's also one of the few electrics you'll see with a clutch, for fine control and extra punch when it's time to wheelie over a log or jump on top of a rock.
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KYMCO launched the Ionex at the Tokyo Motorcycle Show as the spearhead of a new battery-charging strategy. The Taiwanese manufacturer proposes a power outlet network that combines typical charging stations with battery-swapping vending machines, all the while remaining open to other manufacturers.
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Sur-Ron's Light Bee has created a bit of a sensation in the off-road e-bike market, and the Chinese company is working fast to follow up with a humble but practical electric motorcycle. The 10-kilowatt White Ghost will have self-levelling headlights, a 2-speed dual clutch auto and a 100 km range.
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At the end of a fun afternoon on fast bikes, we sat down again with motorcycling legend "Electric Terry" Hershner to finish our chat about the first electric Ironbutt, the Vetter Challenge, riding with his manic dog Charger and a future in which two-way EV charging can support the power grid.
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In the wake of Harley-Davidson’s eyebrow-raising announcement last month that the loudest, brashest motorcycle brand in the world is planning to go electric, the company has put its money where its mouth is and bought a stake in California-based electric motorcycle manufacturer Alta Motors.
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It's likely this guy has done more miles on electric motorcycles than anyone alive. Electric Terry Hershner is an eco-motoring icon, a renowned tinkerer, a cross-country record holder and an unique and fascinating character. Enjoy part one of our long-form interview.
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Price is typically the biggest barrier for prospective EV buyers, but bikes like this prove the tables are turning. At just US$3,475, the Sur-Ron Light Bee is a 6,000-watt electric beast that'll give you 90-120 minutes of trail blasting up to a top speed of 40 mph (64 km/h)
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An Indian startup has put its first electric sportsbike prototype on display at the 2018 Auto Expo in New Delhi. The Emflux One has a claimed top speed of 120 mph, a range between 90-120 miles at road speeds, and a price under US$10,000. It hits 62mph in 3 seconds and charges to 80% in 36 minutes.
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A helmet is essential, but it's typically the machine accompanying the helmet that really impresses. Perhaps that's why Stefan Ytterborn, founder of helmet brand POC, turned his attention to the world of powered bikes. His new company Cake debuts to make dirt trails a little quieter and cleaner.
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