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If you've been staring lustfully at an electric motorcycle but needed that little extra push to make the jump, Zero Motorcycles has a unique incentive in store: it'll pay for your first 25,000 miles on the road. Should you take the keys to any one of the company's two-wheelers between now and the end of May, you'll get a Visa gift card for the amount within a few weeks. Of course, the reason it can make such a seemingly generous offer is through the sheer efficiency of an electric engine: at a typical 10 cents for every kilowatt-hour, you're looking at just under $200 for what's likely several years of driving, even if you're particularly enthusiastic. Knowing that riding the same amount with a gas-powered bike practically requires taking out a small mortgage in the current economy, though, we'd say that Zero is just reminding us of an an advantage e-motorbikes already have.

Zero Motorcycles will pay for your first 25,000 e-motorbike miles, wants you to ride guilt-free originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Brammo has suffered some major setbacks in getting its latest Empulse electric motorcycle to market, but the company has stuck to its revised launch date: it unveiled the 2013 model last night. The key specs haven't changed during the delay -- we're still looking at a six-speed gearbox, a max speed of 100 mph and a fast-recharge time of 3.5 hours -- but the price has jumped from $14,000 to $16,995. There's also the Empluse R, a more premium model that will go on sale for $18,995 in June. The main difference between the base model and the R is the material: the Empulse has a plastic body, while the R uses carbon fiber. Check out the full presser below the break -- and if you're holding out for the 2013 Empulse, the gallery pics of the R will have to tide you over till the base model launches early next year.

Gallery: Brammo Empulse R

Continue reading Brammo Empulse and Empulse R finally unveiled: 100-mph speeds and raised prices

Brammo Empulse and Empulse R finally unveiled: 100-mph speeds and raised prices originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 03:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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By rights, Brammo's street-fighting Empulse should have gotten here quicker, but at least we now have a firm launch date. Sporting an all-new six-speed gearbox in place of the one-speed original, Brammo's spec sheet shows a 121-mile city range (or 56 miles on the highway), 100+ MPH maximum hustle and a re-juicing time of 3.5 hours in fast-charge mode. We're not sure if the price has budged from the original $14,000 estimate, but if you want to see what that ballpark sum might get you, the video after the break is all yours.

Continue reading Brammo's 100MPH Empulse coming May 8th, spooks electrons with six-speed gearbox

Brammo's 100MPH Empulse coming May 8th, spooks electrons with six-speed gearbox originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brammoBrammo EmpulseBrammoEmpulseelectric motorcycleelectric motorcycle racingElectricMotorcycleElectricMotorcycleRacingEmpulseEVgearboxmotorbikemotorcycleracerracingsix-speedtransmissiontransportvideoThu, 19 Apr 2012 13:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Evolve Motorcycles shows off $50k Xenon lightcycle, Lithium electric streetbike]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/13/evolve-motorcycles-shows-off-50k-xenon-lightcycle-lithium-elec/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/13/evolve-motorcycles-shows-off-50k-xenon-lightcycle-lithium-elec/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/13/evolve-motorcycles-shows-off-50k-xenon-lightcycle-lithium-elec/#comments This year's Milan International Motorcycle Show is definitely featuring a healthy assortment of battery-powered two wheeled machines, and now Evolve Motorcycles has two more plug-in designs to add to the list. First up is its Xenon, aka the Tron Lightcycle replica, which is a real bike that you can purchase 32-inch hubless rims, OLED light tape and all for $50,000. It's even claiming a top speed of 100mph with a 100 mile range on its custom lithium ion battery system, so all you have left to do is regret not grabbing one for $35k on eBay last year. The Lithium however, chooses to keep things more conventional as a streetfighter concept built around a 54hp electric motor that is expected to cost around $20,000 when it actually goes on sale. Check after the break for a pic of the Lithium, or head over to our friends at Autoblog Green for a gallery full of eyecandy featuring both bikes.

Continue reading Evolve Motorcycles shows off $50k Xenon lightcycle, Lithium electric streetbike

Evolve Motorcycles shows off $50k Xenon lightcycle, Lithium electric streetbike originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Nov 2011 07:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading CRP Racing debuts Energica electric streetbike prototype at EICMA 2011

CRP Racing debuts Energica electric streetbike prototype at EICMA 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>batteryCRP Racingcrp racing energicaCrpRacingCrpRacingEnergicaeicmaeicma 2011Eicma2011electricelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleEnergicaevfreezeritalyLCDLEDmotorcycleprototypestreetbikeThu, 10 Nov 2011 22:48:00 EST<![CDATA[Zero Motorcycles reveals longer range, longer lasting 2012 lineup (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/zero-motorcycles-reveals-longer-range-longer-lasting-2012-lineu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/zero-motorcycles-reveals-longer-range-longer-lasting-2012-lineu/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/08/zero-motorcycles-reveals-longer-range-longer-lasting-2012-lineu/#comments Zero Motorcycles 2012 Lineup Zero Motorcycles is gearing up for 2012, and not by stockpiling canned goods and ammunition. The company is refreshing its line of all-electric bikes and adding a host of refinements, including a new powertrain and a battery pack rated to last as long as the motorcycle does (though, whether or not it lives up to that lofty claim in real-world conditions remains to be seen). Of particular interest is the 9kWh configuration of the Zero S, which has an estimated range of 114 miles -- making it the first EV bike available to consumers that can exceed 100 miles on a single charge. In total Zero will be shipping five models in February, starting at $7,695 for the XU, while the S and DS will fetch $11,495 or $13,995 in their respective 6kWh and 9kWh versions. Off-road enthusiasts can choose between the trail shredding Zero X at $9,995 or the motocross-minded Zero MX for $9,495. Check out the gallery below and the video after the break for peek at the company's 2012 line.

Gallery: Zero Motorcycles 2012 lineup

Continue reading Zero Motorcycles reveals longer range, longer lasting 2012 lineup (video)

Zero Motorcycles reveals longer range, longer lasting 2012 lineup (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Nov 2011 15:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sure, you can take your pick of electric streetbikes, but sometimes you just need an eco-friendly motorcycle for blazin' the trail. BRD Motorcyles is now taking pre-orders for their RedShift SM supermoto (pictured above) and RedShift MX motorcrosser electric motorbikes. Touting performance comparable to race-ready 250cc four-stroke gas guzzlers, the pair sports both an off-road ready demeanor and a street-legal tame side. The bikes themselves will set you back $15,495 and $14,995 before you can start your motocross dominance. Should you so choose, a PD upgrade is available for an extra $2500 that includes a stronger subframe, uprated electrical system and integrated hard luggage. Still interested? Pre-orders start November 3rd, although the RedShift of your choice won't hit your garage until late 2012. Once you get your funds in order, hit that PR button after the break to find out how to grab one.

Continue reading BRD RedShift electric motorcycle duo awaits your pre-order, offers real-life Excitebike next year

BRD RedShift electric motorcycle duo awaits your pre-order, offers real-life Excitebike next year originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Nov 2011 04:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your all-electric motorcycle options are getting more and more plentiful these days, and it looks like you'll soon have yet another option consider. Volta Motorbikes officially announced its new Volta BCN motorcycle this week, with a complete unveiling set for the EICMA Motorshow in Milan next month. It will be available in three different models -- the BCN Sport, BCN City, and BCN My Volta -- each of which pack the same 35 horsepower and 70 kilometer range, but have various other tweaks to suit different tastes (with the My Volta being customizable through an online ordering tool). Details remain a bit light otherwise, but pricing is expected to come in around the €7,000 mark (or just under $10,000), with the first units set to roll out in the second quarter of 2012 -- a reservation list will also be opened up at the start of the year for those interested. Head on past the break for a quick teaser video, and check out the gallery below for a closer look.

Gallery: Volta BCN

Continue reading Volta BCN electric motorcycle announced, set to go on sale in Q2 2012

Volta BCN electric motorcycle announced, set to go on sale in Q2 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Oct 2011 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We got some further details on the bike. It weighs just 80kg (about 150lbs) and riding it through traffic is said to be like playing a videogame. The press release after the break doesn't say which videogame, but we're hoping it isn't Frogger.

Gallery: BMW concept motorcycles


Gallery: Husqvarna Concept E-go press shots

Continue reading BMW unveils concept Husqvarna Concept E-go electric motorcycle

BMW unveils concept Husqvarna Concept E-go electric motorcycle originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 03:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Weeks after breaking the electric motorcycle land speed record, Lightning Motorcycles decided it wasn't satisfied with 206.079 MPH. Shunning a well-deserved vacation, its Flying Banana MK. II bike hit a verified speed of 215.960 MPH. The company is taking orders for the $38,888 eco-widowmaker and assures you it'll be cheap to run -- the record breaking trip in the video below used a mere 18 cents of electricity.

Continue reading Lightning Motorcycles risks neck for an extra 10 MPH on the Flying Banana

Lightning Motorcycles risks neck for an extra 10 MPH on the Flying Banana originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Lightning Motorcycles electric bike blazes past 2010 record, joins 200 MPH Club originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Orphiro's electric motorcycle: like a Harley, just not obnoxiously loud originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Jul 2011 16:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Brammo delays flagship Empulse electric motorbike to 2012, teases new transmission tech originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 02:36:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Brammo Engage and Encite

Continue reading Brammo announces Engage and Encite electric motorcycles, taking it to the dirt with six speeds

Brammo announces Engage and Encite electric motorcycles, taking it to the dirt with six speeds originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brammoelectric motorcycleElectricMotorcycleenciteengageevmotocrossmotorcyclesmssms super motoSmsSuperMotosuper motosupercrossSuperMotovideoWed, 04 May 2011 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Brammo taking its electric motorcycles offroad in Vegas next week, puts Zero on notice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/brammo-taking-its-electric-motorcycles-offroad-in-vegas-next-wee/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/brammo-taking-its-electric-motorcycles-offroad-in-vegas-next-wee/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/brammo-taking-its-electric-motorcycles-offroad-in-vegas-next-wee/#commentsBrammo Enertia Offroad You remember the Enertia, right -- that sweet electric motorcycle from Brammo? Well, a few years back the company slapped some dirt bike tires on this silent cycle (seen above) and taunted the world with the possibility of an Earth-friendly offroad ride. Such a creation never made it to market, sadly, but it looks like the company may finally be ready to deliver. The bike hounds over at Asphalt & Rubber were digging through the AMA MiniMoto SX supercross race list of entrants when they spotted the Brammo name... which is odd since the Oregon-based company's current vehicles are all street-only affairs. Guess Zero Motorcycles better watch its back, there may be new challenger for king of the electric dirt bike hill. We won't have to wait long to know for sure -- the Brammo team will be launching its latest creation through the muddy, hairpin turns at the South Point Arena in Vegas next week.

Brammo taking its electric motorcycles offroad in Vegas next week, puts Zero on notice originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 Apr 2011 10:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>AMA MiniMoto SXAmaMinimotoSxBrammoBrammo EnertiaBrammoEnertiadirt bikeDirtBikeelectric motorcycleelectric motorcyclesElectricMotorcycleElectricMotorcyclesenertiaEVminimoto sxMinimotoSxmotorcyclemotorcyclesoff roadOffRoadzeroZero MotorcyclesZeroMotorcyclesThu, 28 Apr 2011 10:46:00 EST<![CDATA[Amarok's P1 electric motorcycle prototype is fast, light, and ready to race]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/amaroks-p1-electric-motorocycle-prototype-is-fast-light-and-r/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/amaroks-p1-electric-motorocycle-prototype-is-fast-light-and-r/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/26/amaroks-p1-electric-motorocycle-prototype-is-fast-light-and-r/#comments What's fast, electric, and made in Canada? No, not the latest Rush record, it's the P1, a new electric motorcycle prototype from Quebec-based Amarok Consultants. The company -- named after the Inuit word for wolf -- unveiled the bike this week, announcing plans to enter it in this year's TTXGP, an international racing series for electric vehicles. The 75 horsepower two-wheeler was designed with a laser-focus on lightweight construction, squeezing a 7.5-kilowatt-hour battery and two Agni 95 electric motors into a bantam 325 pound body -- making for one of the lightest electric racing motorcycles around. The company's not stopping there, however, shooting for 275 pounds for the second generation of the bike, putting it more on-par with gas-powered counterparts.

Amarok's P1 electric motorcycle prototype is fast, light, and ready to race originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 26 Apr 2011 23:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Chip Yates goes 190MPH on an electric motorcycle, takes you along (video)

Chip Yates goes 190MPH on an electric motorcycle, takes you along (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chip yatesChipYateselectric motorcycleelectric superbikeelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricSuperbikeElectricVehicleevmilemotorcyclerecordsuperbikeswigzvideoworld recordWorldRecordThu, 14 Apr 2011 08:43:00 EST<![CDATA[Brooklyn Motorized looks to bring classic styling to new-age electric motorcycles]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/brooklyn-motorized-looks-to-bring-classic-styling-to-new-age-ele/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/brooklyn-motorized-looks-to-bring-classic-styling-to-new-age-ele/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/brooklyn-motorized-looks-to-bring-classic-styling-to-new-age-ele/#comments One of the most beautiful things about motorcycles is that their styling is rather less restrained than your average automobile. Bikes have covered just about every shape and size, largely ignoring crash testing results and aerodynamic concerns, and the upcoming electric motorcycle from Brooklyn Motorized certainly makes little concession for either. It's a scooter-sized thing, with about a 60MPH top speed and a 30 mile range, figures that don't fare particularly well to the competition from Brammo or Zero. But, this two-wheeled wonder is designed for apartment living, the battery pack coming out of the frame for easy charging indoors -- something Zero is only just starting to get behind. Also, cost here is expected to be less than $6,000, which could be plenty enticing indeed. That is, of course, if you don't have very far to go.

Brooklyn Motorized looks to bring classic styling to new-age electric motorcycles originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brooklynbrooklyn motorizedBrooklynMotorizedelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleevmotorcycleMon, 04 Apr 2011 10:54:00 EST<![CDATA[Zero XU electric motorcycle makes in-apartment EV charging a reality]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/zero-xu-electric-motorcycle-makes-in-apartment-ev-charging-a-rea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/zero-xu-electric-motorcycle-makes-in-apartment-ev-charging-a-rea/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/03/zero-xu-electric-motorcycle-makes-in-apartment-ev-charging-a-rea/#commentsZero XU electric motorcycle makes in-apartment EV charging a reality The (newly updated) range of electric motorcycles from Zero Motorcycles is certainly tempting for those urban dwellers looking for a fun way to launch themselves over short commutes. But, for garage-less apartment or townhouse tenants lacking the requisite charging connector, they don't make a heck of a lot of sense. Here's one that does. It's the new Zero XU, an electric motorcycle featuring a removable battery pack that you can carry inside with you to juice up. You can also buy a second pack and swap them out, which could let you leave one at work and one at home -- something you might have to think about given the thing's unfortunately short 30 mile range. That's about half what the Zero S manages, but the XU is at least $2,000 cheaper, starting at $7,995. It also curiously still uses a chain, a departure from the other 2011 Zero bikes that just switched to belts. Anyhow, if you're still intrigued the Zero XU is up for order now and should start terrorizing AC outlets in March.

Gallery: 2011 Zero XU electric motorcycle


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Zero XU electric motorcycle makes in-apartment EV charging a reality originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 02:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>electric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleevmotorcyclezerozero motorcycleszero xuZeroMotorcyclesZeroXuThu, 03 Mar 2011 02:09:00 EST<![CDATA[The eCRP 1.4 electric race bike revealed, captured screaming around the track (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/21/the-ecrp-1-4-electric-race-bike-revealed-captured-screaming-aro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/21/the-ecrp-1-4-electric-race-bike-revealed-captured-screaming-aro/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/21/the-ecrp-1-4-electric-race-bike-revealed-captured-screaming-aro/#commentsThe eCRP 1.4 electric race bike revealed, captured screaming around the track (video) Another tasty electric race bike has been unveiled, this one with a lovely promo video -- and an opportunity for you to ride one. It's the eCRP 1.4, an evolution of the company's 2010 eCRP 1.2 and poised for entry in the all-electric TTXGP series. This new bike offers two motors pumping out a combined 70hp and 89 lb-ft of torque and making a lovely sound you can hear for yourself in the video below. More interestingly you can rent one and hear it for yourself, hanging on for dear life around some of the best tracks the world has to offer. Cost? That's between you and eCRP, of course, but we're guessing it won't be surprisingly affordable.

Gallery: eCRP 1.4

Continue reading The eCRP 1.4 electric race bike revealed, captured screaming around the track (video)

The eCRP 1.4 electric race bike revealed, captured screaming around the track (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ecrpelectricelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleevttxgpvideoMon, 21 Feb 2011 17:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Zero Motorcycles unveils faster-charging, even quieter 2011 motorcycle lineup (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/zero-motorcycles-unveils-faster-charging-even-quieter-2011-moto/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/zero-motorcycles-unveils-faster-charging-even-quieter-2011-moto/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/zero-motorcycles-unveils-faster-charging-even-quieter-2011-moto/#comments To those who are still convinced that loud motorcycles make you more safe: it's best you look away now. The quietest bikes in the business just got even more silent. Zero Motorcycles just has unveiled its 2011 lineup of electric motorcycles and among a suite of generally tidy enhancements comes a change to belt drive. This means no more chains, no more chain lube, and no more rattling and grating noises. There's nothing but the sound of the wind and the faint scream of the motor, which you can hear for yourself in the video below. Also new is a 12.5 percent boost in battery capacity and a quick-charge option that drops charging times in half -- but does so at an up-front cost of $595. That's on top of the $9,995 for a road-going Zero S. Meanwhile the dual-sport Zero DS starts at $10,495, off-road Zero X at $7,995, and the higher-spec Zero MX $9,495. All are available for order right now.

Update: We spoke with the kind folks at Zero and got a little more information on that new trick charger. A current Zero S or Zero DS will take about four hours to charge, but if you opt for the $595 quick-charge it'll go down to just two hours -- though you can get a 90 percent in about an hour. The X and MX, meanwhile, can be fully charged in about an hour. This is without requiring any fancy plugs or DC converters, it's still just a standard 110 outlet!

Gallery: 2011 Zero S electric motorcycle


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Continue reading Zero Motorcycles unveils faster-charging, even quieter 2011 motorcycle lineup (video)

Zero Motorcycles unveils faster-charging, even quieter 2011 motorcycle lineup (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011californiaelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleevmotorcyclevideozerozero dszero motorcyclezero motorcycleszero mxzero szero xZeroDsZeroMotorcycleZeroMotorcyclesZeroMxZeroSZeroXTue, 08 Feb 2011 10:06:00 EST<![CDATA[SWIGZ electric racing bike bests internal combustion competition, mostly (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/swigz-electric-racing-bike-bests-internal-combustion-competition/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/swigz-electric-racing-bike-bests-internal-combustion-competition/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/08/swigz-electric-racing-bike-bests-internal-combustion-competition/#comments Make room, Brammo, MotoCzysz, and Mission Motors, there's a new motorcycle from Chip Yates and SWIGZ Pro Racing looking to join the electric bi-wheeled racing elite. The bike is doing its best to hasten the demise of the ICE with a 194hp DC motor (50+hp more than its EV brethren), putting down 295 ft-lbs of torque, which carried it to second- and third-place finishes against gas-powered competition in the WERA Heavyweight Twins Superstock and Superbike races at Auto Club Speedway in California on January 9th. Also on board is a first-of-its-kind front wheel KERS system that recharges the batteries en route to give the motor the juice it needs to hit racing speeds of up to 158mph. For those who'd like to own such an engineering marvel, keep dreaming, as Mr. Yates states the bike is a technical showcase that's not meant for production. However, patents are pending on the KERS technology and the plan is to license it out -- so gearheads can have a similar bike eventually -- for a not-so-insignificant sum, we'd imagine. See the bike in action after the break.

Continue reading SWIGZ electric racing bike bests internal combustion competition, mostly (video)

SWIGZ electric racing bike bests internal combustion competition, mostly (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Feb 2011 09:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>all-electricelectricelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleevkersmotorcyclemotorcycle raceMotorcycleRaceSWIGZSWIGZ.COM Pro RacingSwigz.comProRacingvideoTue, 08 Feb 2011 09:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Agility Saietta unveiled, the decidedly unconventional electric sports bike]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/agility-saietta-unveiled-the-decidedly-unconventional-electric/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/agility-saietta-unveiled-the-decidedly-unconventional-electric/http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/03/agility-saietta-unveiled-the-decidedly-unconventional-electric/#commentsSaietta A new player has entered the electric motorcycle game, joining the likes of Brammo's Empulse but doing it with rather more... unconventional styling. It's the Agility Global Saietta, an all-electric sports bike that will come in two flavors: the 50 mile range Saietta S and the 100 mile Saietta R. The former of the two will be quicker than the first, getting to 60 in under four seconds, whereas R riders will have to wait another tick of the stopwatch due to extra battery weight. Naturally that extra range and speed will cost you: £9,975 for the S and £13,975 for the R, figures that equate to roughly $16,200 and $22,650. Hefty sums, both, but nobody said being on the cutting edge of the humpbacked sport bike trend was going to be cheap. We weren't given any specific horsepower or weight figures, but we're told the power to weight ratio is 675hp per ton. You can make your own guesses about weight to try and get a firm power figure, but it certainly should be peppy enough.

At this point we don't know much about the bikes themselves beyond what you can see in the photos, which show a trellis frame cradling a sizeable battery pack. The swingarm is a combination of machined parts and pipes, rear suspension elevated to make room for the electric motor sitting just above the pivot point. Front suspension also shows an unconventional design, offset steering linkage and a single damper eschewing the traditional fork design found on your average (non-BMW) motorcycle. These images are, of course, just renders, but the bike has just made its word debut at the MCN London Motorcycle Show and we'll be bringing you some actual pictures as soon as we get them. As to when those who order the bikes will get theirs, we're told shipments begin in April.

Update: We have some pictures from the Saietta launch at MCN. Real, honest to gosh photos, these.

Update 2: We're told it's actually the lighter S that's quicker to 60, not the R, despite what the PR says below.

Gallery: Agility Saietta


Gallery: Saietta Launch

Continue reading Agility Saietta unveiled, the decidedly unconventional electric sports bike

Agility Saietta unveiled, the decidedly unconventional electric sports bike originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Feb 2011 05:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>agilityagility globalAgilityGlobalelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleevfeaturefeaturedfeaturesmotorcyclesaiettasaietta rsaietta sSaiettaRSaiettaSThu, 03 Feb 2011 05:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Brammo Empulse RR electric race bike goes screaming by at Thunderhill test (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/brammo-empulse-rr-electric-race-bike-goes-screaming-by-at-thunde/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/brammo-empulse-rr-electric-race-bike-goes-screaming-by-at-thunde/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/31/brammo-empulse-rr-electric-race-bike-goes-screaming-by-at-thunde/#commentsBrammo Empulse RR electric race bike goes screaming by at Thunderhill test (video) We haven't heard an awful lot about the Brammo Empulse since it launched last summer, but Asphalt & Rubber managed to catch the thing doing its thing at Thunderhill Raceway in Willows, California. The bike and its crew were out for some testing, abbreviated tail all taped full of telemetry and spitting back data as the it quietly screamed its way around the track. The race-ready Empulse RR is getting ready for the 2011 TTXGP series for electric race bikes, where it'll be competing against the likes of the Mission R -- which hopefully will have put its fairings back on by then.

Continue reading Brammo Empulse RR electric race bike goes screaming by at Thunderhill test (video)

Brammo Empulse RR electric race bike goes screaming by at Thunderhill test (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 20:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brammoelectricelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleempulseempulse rrEmpulseRrevttxgpttxgp north americaTtxgpNorthAmericavideoMon, 31 Jan 2011 20:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Mission R electric sportbike drops its fairings, shows us its billet birthday suit]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/mission-r-electric-sportbike-drops-its-fairings-shows-us-its-bi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/mission-r-electric-sportbike-drops-its-fairings-shows-us-its-bi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/26/mission-r-electric-sportbike-drops-its-fairings-shows-us-its-bi/#comments 141 horses is a good amount of power for an average sized car. On a motorcycle that equates to one heck of a ride. That's what the Mission Motors Mission R electric superbike is putting down in a package that's the size of a 600cc road bike -- the sort of bike that might match that rating but only when you ride it like you stole it. An electric bike, naturally, gives you all that power right from 0 RPM, and after first seeing it in the flesh back in December we're now getting a glimpse under the fairing, at the trellis frame that bolts to the MissionEVT drivetrain ahead of the swingarm. There's naturally a big hole ahead of that, where the battery slots. The aluminum plate you see is part of that, left in place here but normally yanked from the top with the rest of the cell pack. Lots more tech details like that on the other end of the source link, and a bunch more pictures over at Autoblog Green. As to when you can get one, sadly right now it's just for racing.

Mission R electric sportbike drops its fairings, shows us its billet birthday suit originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 21:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>electric motorcycleelectric superbikeelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricSuperbikeElectricVehicleevmissionmission motorsmission rMissionMotorsMissionRmotorcyclesuperbikeWed, 26 Jan 2011 21:05:00 EST<![CDATA[Mission Motors reveals Mission R electric racing superbike, conceals price]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/mission-motors-reveals-mission-r-electric-racing-superbike-conc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/mission-motors-reveals-mission-r-electric-racing-superbike-conc/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/18/mission-motors-reveals-mission-r-electric-racing-superbike-conc/#comments Not impressed by the Mission One? We'd bother to ask when your last mental health checkup was, but at this point, it probably doesn't even matter. If there's an ounce of warm blood left in your body, chances are you'll be at least partly invigorated by Mission Motors' latest cycle, the Mission R. Hailed as the outfit's latest electric racing superbike, this slice of highway heaven packs 14.4 kWh and 141 horsepower in a package smaller than a modern 600cc sportbike, and for the gearheads in attendance, you'll be pleased to know that the liquid-cooled 3-phase AC Induction motor conjures up 115 ft-lbs of torque at the crank from 0 to 6400 RPM. Tim Prentice of Motonium is responsible for the chassis, and the entire bike is expected to make its debut early next year in the TTXGP racing series. As for a consumer price and ship date? Keep dreaming. On both fronts.

Continue reading Mission Motors reveals Mission R electric racing superbike, conceals price

Mission Motors reveals Mission R electric racing superbike, conceals price originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Dec 2010 06:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eco-friendlyelectric motorcycleElectricMotorcyclegreenmissionMission MotorsMission RMissionMotorsMissionRmotorcycleSat, 18 Dec 2010 06:17:00 EST<![CDATA[Brammo introduces the Enertia Plus electric motorcycle with double the range (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/brammo-introduces-the-enertia-plus-electric-motorcycle-doubles/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/brammo-introduces-the-enertia-plus-electric-motorcycle-doubles/http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/19/brammo-introduces-the-enertia-plus-electric-motorcycle-doubles/#commentsBrammo introduces the Enertia Plus electric motorcycle, doubles the range of its predecessor The Brammo Enertia has the honor of being one of the first electric motorcycles released to the public and easily available at retail, and now it's getting a heck of an upgrade. When we test-rode one last year it was a little thing with an $11,995 MSRP and a 40 mile range. Today Brammo is announcing its successor, the Enertia Plus. That bike will manage 80 miles to a charge and do so for $8,995. That's $1,000 more than the normal Enertia sells for today, though specs other than range remain the same. That means a weight of 324lbs, 30lb/ft of torque, and performance better suited to leisurely commutes than canyon carving -- though optional saddle bags (shown below) will let you do more with that extra stamina. The bike will be shipping sometime in 2011 and current Enertia owners will receive a very welcoming $2,500 rebate. You can't buy love, but that kind of treatment certainly should help with loyalty.

Continue reading Brammo introduces the Enertia Plus electric motorcycle with double the range (video)

Brammo introduces the Enertia Plus electric motorcycle with double the range (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brammoelectric motorcycleelectric vehicleElectricMotorcycleElectricVehicleenertiaenertia plusEnertiaPlusevfeaturefeaturedfeaturesvideoTue, 19 Oct 2010 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Roehr Motorcycles releases the eSuperBike, the fastest electric motorcycle money can buy]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/17/roehr-motorcycles-releases-the-esuperbike-the-fastest-electric/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/17/roehr-motorcycles-releases-the-esuperbike-the-fastest-electric/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/17/roehr-motorcycles-releases-the-esuperbike-the-fastest-electric/#commentsROEHR Motorcycles releases eROEHR, the fastest electric motorcycle money can buy Impressed by the Brammo Empulse, which just became official earlier this week? Wait 'till you get a load of this. Roehr Motorcycles has just confirmed that its eRoehr line of bikes is now available for order, and they are quite a suite of machines. If you're not familiar with the company, they're about the only American manufacturer making a proper sportbike these days, and now they have a suite of electric offerings too. Full details after the break.

Gallery: Roehr Motorcycles eSuperBike

Continue reading Roehr Motorcycles releases the eSuperBike, the fastest electric motorcycle money can buy

Roehr Motorcycles releases the eSuperBike, the fastest electric motorcycle money can buy originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Jul 2010 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>electric motorcycleElectricMotorcycleeroehresportbikeesuperbikerresupersportmotorcycleroehrroehr motorcyclesRoehrMotorcyclesttxgpSat, 17 Jul 2010 12:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Brammo goes street fighting with the 100mph Empulse electric motorcycle (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/brammo-goes-street-fighting-with-the-100mph-empulse-electric-mot/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/brammo-goes-street-fighting-with-the-100mph-empulse-electric-mot/http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/15/brammo-goes-street-fighting-with-the-100mph-empulse-electric-mot/#commentsBrammo goes street fighting with the 100mph Empulse electric motorcycle (video) When we took Brammo's Enertia motorcycle for a test ride last summer we found it to be a lovingly crafted and fun to ride bike that really only disappointed when it came to ultimate performance -- far closer to your average scooter than your average sportbike. Since then the company has gone racing, taking on the iconic Isle of Man as part of the all-electric TTXGP and finishing third place with a top speed of 102mph. That fully-faired bike was called the TTR, and now the company is making a naked version for you: the 100mph Empulse. Read on for full details and a little video too.

Gallery: Brammo Empulse electric motorcycle

Continue reading Brammo goes street fighting with the 100mph Empulse electric motorcycle (video)

Brammo goes street fighting with the 100mph Empulse electric motorcycle (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>brammobrammo empulseBrammoEmpulsebreaking newsBreakingNewselectricelectric motorcycleElectricMotorcycleempulseevfeaturefeaturedfeaturesmotorcyclevideoThu, 15 Jul 2010 09:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Inhabitat's Week in Green: solar houses, geothermal power, and the world's slowest Porsche]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/inhabitats-week-in-green-solar-houses-geothermal-power-and-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/inhabitats-week-in-green-solar-houses-geothermal-power-and-t/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/20/inhabitats-week-in-green-solar-houses-geothermal-power-and-t/#comments
The Week in Green is a new item from our friends at Inhabitat, recapping the week's most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us.

This week Inhabitat showcased some of the world's most stunning sun-powered homes as the European Solar Decathlon kicked off Friday in Madrid, Spain. We can't wait to see the winner of this year's competition, which challenged 17 teams from around the world to build the most efficient solar-powered house. Will it be the University of Nottingham's hyper-efficient H.O.U.S.E, Florida's Re:Focus prefab, or one of the other amazing contenders?

Speaking of solar power, the field of clean tech had a hot week as Sanyo unveiled the world's most efficient solar module. We also saw solar power energize Africa's largest slum as a photovoltaic television set allowed residents of Kibera, Nairobe to watch the World Cup. Several massive new geothermal projects rounded out our renewable energy news this week as the US Department of Energy unveiled plans to make Nevada the "Saudi Arabia of Geothermal Energy".

In other news, two-wheeled transportation took the world by storm as Italy unveiled its first electric motorcycle and Switzerland showcased its Zerotracer Superbike, which is set to circle the globe in 80 days using only renewable energy. And if a peddle-powered ride is more your pace, then you won't want to miss the world's slowest Porsche.

If all that exciting transportation news has you overheating, then relax and cool off -- here's a futuristic refrigerator that keeps things cool with bio gel and an underarm clothing patch that eliminates body odor through nanotechnology. And finally, if you're ready to relax and slip into some summer reading, we're giving away an iPad complete with a bamboo DODOcase -- hit the link to enter!

Inhabitat's Week in Green: solar houses, geothermal power, and the world's slowest Porsche originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen quite a few electric motorcycles, and even driven some ourselves, but none quite like the MotoCzysz E1pc, which is touted to be the "world's most advanced." As Popular Science discovered in an exclusive look at the bike, there seems to be little doubt about that fact -- for starters, the bike packs ten times the battery capacity of a Toyota Prius and two and half times the torque of a Ducati 119 motorcycle and, well, look at it. Other standout features include ten 19.5 pound lithium polymer batteries that don't have wires so they can be swapped out easily, an oil-cooled electric motor that's been "developed from the ground up to win races," and a top speed (so far) of 140 MPH -- nearly 40 MPH better than its nearest competitor. Most impressively, however, is the simple fact that the E1pc is indeed built for racing -- it'll take on the Isle of Man TT tomorrow, which is described as the "toughest motorcycle race in the world." Dare we say it might now also be the most electric?

MotoCzysz E1pc claims to be the world's most advanced electric motorcycle, we don't argue originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Jun 2010 22:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: We have a slightly more flattering picture courtesy of Robert at Green School Motorcycles.

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Electric Green School motorcycle shows its rebel nature by running Linux originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've ridden our fair share of electric bikes and motorcycles, but we've yet to get our hands on one that's been hand assembled in Berlin/Biesenthal. Grace boasts a water-tight / ultra-light CNC-Aluminum frame, a 1300-watt motor, lithium-ion batteries, a 40 30 MPH speed, a range of up to 31 miles, and a one-hour recharge time. Looks good enough for a Kraftwerk video, although you'd better steer clear of the Autobahn with this thing. The bike starts shipping in January for €5,877 ($8,760-ish).Video after the break.

Gallery: Grace street legal e-bicycle



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Grace E-motorbikes are ultralightweight, German, and very expensive originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mavizen, the manufacturing arm of the TTXGP (the Time Trials Xtreme Grand Prix -- a race for zero-emissions motorcycles) has just announced the TTX02 at this year's SEMA. A shining example of "EVs as consumer electronics" (the buzz-concept going 'round the electric vehicle scene) this guy is being billed not as a bike, but as a development platform -- shipping not only with a chassis and drivetrain, but with an open source Linux OS, web server, USB-based system bus, and WiFi connectivity. If you're looking to give the gang from Mission Motors a run for their money at the next TTXGP, hit the read link -- about $41,000 will get you in the game. Videos after the break.

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Mavizen's electric bike hits 130 MPH, ships with Linux and WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yamaha's EC-f electric motorcycle has two wheels and one plug originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Zero S our own Tim Stevens rode fearlessly through the streets of New York apparently isn't effected, but it looks like Zero's off-road electric motorcycles (the Zero X and Zero MX) have been hit with a recall after it was discovered that they might crash when it's not entirely the driver's fault. Turns out the throttle can get stuck in the open position or become disconnected, and that the "Easy" or "0-25" modes can "unexpectedly" lead to full power when the bike is turned on -- both what you might call "bad things." Of course, this is a fairly small recall (some 200 vehicles), but if that includes you, you'll want to get in touch with Zero to arrange for a free repair. Hit up the link below for all the necessary details.

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Zero off-road electric motorcycles get recalled, might crash more than usual originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Oct 2009 05:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It was no idle boast when Mission Motors claimed that its Mission One all-electric motorcycle could reach 150 MPH speeds. In fact, the company's showing in the 2009 BUB Motorcycle Speed Trials at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah has proved all this and more, with the bike hitting single pass speeds as high as 161 MPH, and a two-pass average of 150.059 MPH, setting the Land Speed Record for Electric Motorcycles in the process. And this isn't a vehicle that taunts you, forever unavailable, like Evel Knievel's rocket-powered cycle. No, this is a production prototype featuring the same powertrain that customers can look forward to shelling out close to $70,000 for when it becomes available sometime next year. But don't take our word for it, peep the video for yourself after the break.

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Mission One electric motorcycle surpasses 150 MPH, heading to Snake River Canyon originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Paul Teutul Sr. may not be the most eloquent of men, but he's good at what he does and has developed quite a following both on and off the reality TV circuit. Apparently none of those followers work at Fox News, as he got something of an odd reception when going on air there to show off Orange County Choppers' latest creation: the Siemens Smart Chopper. A different sort of bike than either the Zero S or Brammo we've ridden this year, the Chopper has a 27hp electric motor and a top speed of over 100mph while still managing a 60 mile charge. It sports LED lighting and recycled components to further up its green cred, a combination that seems to, for some reason, raise the ire of the hosts of Fox and Friends. Or maybe they're just trained to always sound loud and incredulous. Decide for yourself in the video after the break.

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Paul Sr. demonstrates OCC's electric chopper, Fox News seems mystified originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Zero Motorcycles bridges the dirt/street gap with the Zero DS electric motorcycle originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Brammo Enertia electric motorcycle -- which we took for a joyride around the streets of New York City last month -- can now be yours, as it's officially on sale. The eco-friendly bike has a horsepower rating of 13.7, with torque at 31 ft/lbs, and weighs about 280 pounds. With a top speed of about 50 miles an hour, the bike's got a 45 mile range before needing a 3 hour recharge. It's not the most powerful of motorcycles to be sure, but it's got plenty of style, and it can be yours for about $12,000.

[Via Coolest Gadgets]

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Brammo Enertia electric motorcycle now available originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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