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
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Indian Motorcycle Company ReVolt Reveals new 150cc Class Electric Motorcycle
Rahul Sharma is a busy man. When he's not serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Product Strategy and Channel Sales for Micromax, the tenth-largest cellphone company in the world, he is hard at work bringing the latest in electric motorcycle technology to the masses. According to Sharma, ReVolt Motorbikes aims "to make personal mobility practical, … [Read more...] about Indian Motorcycle Company ReVolt Reveals new 150cc Class Electric Motorcycle
Video: Harley LiveWire and the Sound of Silence
The embattled Harley-Davidson motorcycle company has been pushing hard to reinvent itself in recent years, with sporty new products and new marketing campaigns that target a younger, more more modern, more genteel demographic. Its most publicized and expensive attempt to get people to think of Harley as a modern company, though, is undoubtedly the LiveWire electric motorcycle. … [Read more...] about Video: Harley LiveWire and the Sound of Silence
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
The 11 Best Fuel Efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2020
It's getting dark pretty early, these days - and the air is getting colder. For many, it's time to put their bikes up for the season. For others, further south, it's finally cool enough to start putting serious miles on them again. For nearly all motorcyclists, however, the winter is special for another reason: the new bikes are out! With new bikes come new lists. As such, it's … [Read more...] about The 11 Best Fuel Efficient Motorcycles You Can Buy in 2020
It’s Back! MotoE Announces Revised 2019 Race Calendar
A few weeks ago, the future of MotoGP's all electric motorcycle racing series, MotoE, was thrown into doubt after a massive fire. The blaze destroyed not only the slick electric racebikes that were set to race in the series, but a huge amount of tools, equipment, and support machinery as well. Because of the devastation caused by the fire, race organizers, Dorna, were forced … [Read more...] about It’s Back! MotoE Announces Revised 2019 Race Calendar
Mugen Gunning for 6th Consecutive Isle of Man TT Win
Mugen is gunning for a record sixth consecutive TTZero electric motorcycle class victory at this year's Isle of Man TT race with a bike that's being called Hachi ("eight" in Japanese). Mugen's Hachi is unquestionably fast, nimble, and futuristic. Compared to Mugen's past TTZero efforts, the Hachi is expected to feature upgraded batteries and a number of aerodynamic tweaks. … [Read more...] about Mugen Gunning for 6th Consecutive Isle of Man TT Win
Kawasaki Could be Building the Fastest Electric Motorcycle Ever
Since the days of ZX-11 back in the 1990s, Kawasaki has been famous for building the biggest, baddest motorcycles around. Sure, Honda and Suzuki stole Kawi's thunder with the Blackbird and Hayabusa, respectively-- but line either of those up alongside the latest Kawasaki H2 and see what bikes pulls ahead. Keep that in mind, then, as I tell you the following: Kawasaki has … [Read more...] about Kawasaki Could be Building the Fastest Electric Motorcycle Ever