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The real boom in electric vehicles is in pedal-assisted e-bikes which are being used as commuters. But are they bicycles or motorcycles? The question is now being asked by legislators, bicycle and motorcycle industry representatives. In fact, the Union Cycliste Internationale and FIM are fighting over who can race in cycling and motorised categories as …
Harley-Davidson wants children riding electric “Harley-Davidson” bicycles so they become “the next generation” of riders. They hope to achieve this by selling electric bicycles through selected US dealerships. The move follows their acquisition, for an undisclosed amount, of Californian children’s electric bicycle company StaCyc, which stands for “stability cycles”. StaCyc will continue to sell their bikes …
Harley-Davidson has revealed electric bicycle and electric scooter (above) concepts at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas over night. They also revealed the price and more specifications for their LiveWire sports bike which will be available in some countries later this year and Australia late in 2020. Click here for more details. The electric …
While electric motorcycles are struggling for support, the electric bicycle (or moped or e-bike) has gained massive popularity for being a practical and economical choice. You can carry more load, go faster and further, while gaining the benefits of a traditional bicycle. Before you spend a thousand dollars or more on a beautiful e-bike you …
The world’s most fastest and powerful electric motorcycle, the Voxan Wattman, is faster than a Porsche 911 and more powerful than a Ducati Panigale. Wattman is powered by a 150kW (200hp) electric motor, which is 5kW more than a Ducati Panigale super bike. It may have a lame name, but the Voxan Wattman is no …
Yamaha has released images of not one, but five electric concept bikes to be shown at the Tokyo Motor Show next week. Electric bikes are big news at the moment with British sportscar maker Caterham announcing it is moving to motorcycles with the unveiling of two electric models at the Milan motorcycle show while Zero …
Electric bikes leave me cold. I’ve only ridden electric scooters, but the thought of an electric bike does not exactly inspire me. Not even the new American-made Mission R (pictured) and RS models with a top speed of 240km/h. The problem is that riding motorcycles isn’t just about terminal speed, but how you get there. …