Three million. It's a big number, but it seems even bigger when we're talking about three million motorcycles with unregulated emissions crammed together in a tight, hot, densely populated urban space. That's the reality faced by regulators in Kigali, Rwanda, where the majority of that nation's three million motorcycle taxi drivers live and work. But the people of Kigali may … [Read more...] about Rwanda Pushing for 3 Million Electric Motorcycle Taxis
Electric Motorcycles
Fonzarelli NKD – Electric Motorcycle from Down Under
The hottest segment in motorcycling right now isn't big-bore adventure tourers or over-the-road sofas, it's mini motos. Small, fun, agile, and lightweight motorcycles like the Honda Grom that don't require too much investment and don't themselves too seriously but still deliver in terms of fuel economy and practicality. Following close behind the growing popularity of these … [Read more...] about Fonzarelli NKD – Electric Motorcycle from Down Under
Zero Motorcycle Designers Build Another Manic Electric Grom
When you look at the motorcycle market these days as a whole, you could argue that there are just two companies who really have a sense of what the future of motorcycling is about: Zero and Honda. The bike you see here, dubbed "the Grom Reaper", is what happens when one of the guys behind the Zero falls in love with the Honda Grom, and decides to build a manic, Zero-powered … [Read more...] about Zero Motorcycle Designers Build Another Manic Electric Grom
Maniacs Build 50HP Electric Honda Grom
Every once in a great while, someone comes along to challenge the status quo. They're called geniuses, maniacs, or something more dramatic. And still, sometimes these brave people come up with an idea that is truly transformational-- and that's exactly what the mentalists guys at ElectroBraap have done by building the bike you see here. Meet an electric Honda grom dubbed … [Read more...] about Maniacs Build 50HP Electric Honda Grom
Brandon Nozaki Miller to Attempt Electric Iron Butt
Longtime friend of (and sometimes contributor to) Gas2, Brandon "the Electric Cowboy" Nozaki Miller is attempting to ride his motorcycle 1,000 miles in less than twenty four hours. It's often called "the Iron Butt challenge" in the motorcycling world, and it's a daunting challenge-- even on a road sofa. Brandon likes to make things even harder than they need to be, … [Read more...] about Brandon Nozaki Miller to Attempt Electric Iron Butt
Meet the Wiz: CSC’s Newest Electric Scooter
As first reported by Elektrek.com, CSC Motorcycles has introduced the Wiz, its newest offering in the electric scooter market. This new bike can seat two passengers and has a top speed of 43 mph, (although the company claims riders have achieved speeds of up to 50 mph under the right conditions). The Wiz features a 2kWh motor and has a range of 30 to 40 miles on a full … [Read more...] about Meet the Wiz: CSC’s Newest Electric Scooter
Untitled UMC-063 ZERO XP One-off Electric Motorcycle
Motorcyclists have been customizing their rides since GIs started coming home from WWII. OK, maybe even before that-- but it was those returning GIs who "chopped off" all of their heavy motorcycles' excess bodywork that created the chopper aesthetic and launched the custom motorcycle art form. As we look forward towards a more inclusive electric future, then, it is heartening … [Read more...] about Untitled UMC-063 ZERO XP One-off Electric Motorcycle
Czech it Out: Classic Čezeta Reborn as an Electric Scooter!
The world of electric vehicles is getting bigger and bigger each day. As an EV enthusiast, that's pretty exciting-- only I'm not exactly an EV enthusiast. Or, maybe a better way of putting that is to say, "I'm not only an EV enthusiast." I'm interested in almost all mechanical things, and I'm especially excited about weird mechanical things that were/are built in small … [Read more...] about Czech it Out: Classic Čezeta Reborn as an Electric Scooter!
Harley-Davidson LiveWire Buyers to Get Free Charging
Harley-Davidson is betting big on a future beyond the Baby Boomers, and its new LiveWire electric motorcycle is leading the charge (see what I did there?). Whether or not the bike will be a commercial success is something that remains to be seen, of course-- but it just got a big boost in the form of a partnership with Electrify America that will give electric Harley buyers … [Read more...] about Harley-Davidson LiveWire Buyers to Get Free Charging
Curtiss Zeus is a Stunning, V8 Electric Motorcycle
If you haven't heard of Curtiss Motorcycles before, get wise-- because these guys are building custom electric motorcycles that are the spiritual successors to choppers and cafe racers, but with (what I'll call) a greater respect for technology. They are every bit the real deal, and their latest blood, sweat, and gears-based proof of that fact is the bike you see here: Zeus. … [Read more...] about Curtiss Zeus is a Stunning, V8 Electric Motorcycle