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
Motorcycles
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
Husqvarna Releases its First-ever Electric Motorcycle
It may not be setting the world on fire with a high-output, super go-fast electric motor like Honda Mugen or Zero, but Swedish motorcycle builder Husqvarna has just launched its first all-electric motorcycle. It's called the Husqvarna EE 5, and it's designed for young riders taking their first steps rides into an electrified, two-wheeled future that, Husqvarna hopes, will have … [Read more...] about Husqvarna Releases its First-ever Electric Motorcycle
FutureVision: BMW Reveals Vision DC Roadster Concept
"The boxer engine is the heart of BMW Motorrad," explains Edgar Heinrich, head of design at BMW Motorrad. "But BMW Motorrad stands for visionary zero-emissions vehicle concepts, too. In view of this, one question that arises is: what would happen if we were to replace the boxer engine with an electric motor and the required battery?" The end result of that thought exercise the … [Read more...] about FutureVision: BMW Reveals Vision DC Roadster Concept
Retrotastic: Meet the Regent Electric Motorcycle
As far as motorcycles are concerned, the 70s are definitely coming back, from Honda's new, neo-cafe styling school to Suzuki's reborn Katana. The future, meanwhile, remains stubbornly electric. As such, it was only a matter of time before some enterprising young minds married that classic, UJM look to a more modern electric powertrain, right? Right-- and it was Regent who … [Read more...] about Retrotastic: Meet the Regent Electric Motorcycle
Facebook Files Patent for Self-balancing Electric Motorcycle
Tech companies file a lot of patents. It's sort of their thing, and it's not always obvious what, exactly, a newly patented technology is ultimately being prepared for. That's why it shouldn't have been too much of a surprise to see that Facebook has recently filed a patent application for what appears to be an autonomous, self-balancing, electric motorcycle. And yet-- even … [Read more...] about Facebook Files Patent for Self-balancing Electric Motorcycle
Meet the Killer | FWD Hand-built Motorcycle
It's a thoroughly modern-sounding concept for those of us familiar with EVs: a motor mounted within the wheel of the vehicle. Except the bike you see here-- despite being new-- isn't exactly based on a modern idea. It's based, instead, on an idea from the 1930s had by a group of guys named Killinger and Fruend. "After a sleepless night, I started surfing the net," says Bobby … [Read more...] about Meet the Killer | FWD Hand-built Motorcycle
Coming to America: Kawasaki W800 Street Model Headed to the US
Outside of the US, Kawasaki sells a matte black, UJM-style version of its highly anticipated W800: the Kawasaki W800 Street. I may be biased here, but I think it's awesome, carrying all the swagger and twin-cylinder throb of the 1965 original. Except, you know, in black finish. None of which matters, of course, since Kawasaki doesn't have plans to sell the bike in the US ... or … [Read more...] about Coming to America: Kawasaki W800 Street Model Headed to the US
Honda Reveals Electric CRF Concept (10 Photos)
If there was any lingering doubt that the future is going to be electric, Honda just put another nail in the internal combustion future's coffin with the release of an incredibly sexy and obviously capable electric motorcycle concept this past weekend. Meet the Honda CR Electric concept, and understand that this isn't a 125-equivalent trainer, like Yamaha's electric concepts. … [Read more...] about Honda Reveals Electric CRF Concept (10 Photos)