Here is a newstory this morning, with video: http://www.king5.com/localnews/environment...C.ce0b678e.html I think it's cute
Darn -- you guys had got me all excited!!! It's actually not a motorcycle, though... It's a scooter. But at least they're getting CLOSE! There's also a link from that article to the mfg site: http://www.vectrix.com/default.aspx
Did anyone else see the "cool Fuel program on the science channel last night? They had a guy riding a full sized EV harley look a like... It could go 60 miles at 55mph but it took like 6-8 hours to recharge. http://motorcyclecity.com/electric-hybrid/electric-hog.htm http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/new...amp;R=EPI-93090
It's a scooter It's not hard to get a bike up to 100mph, why can't they make one already that's EV or hybrid??
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Vagabond @ Aug 9 2007, 04:22 PM) [snapback]493217[/snapback]</div> I have no idea what sort of range it gets since it is used pretty much just for 1/4 mile drag racing, but anybody see this EV motorcycle yet? 0 to 60 in 1.04 seconds, top speed 155.78 http://www.killacycle.com/
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Vagabond @ Aug 9 2007, 04:22 PM) [snapback]493217[/snapback]</div> You're wait is over, there is a full size EV motorcycle available. It is made by Brammo engineering the same company that sells the Atom car in the US. Their motorcycle is called the enertia and a carbon fiber framed limited edition model will be available 1st quarter of '08 for $14,995. A steel framed version will be available in the 3rd quarter for $11,995 http://www.enertiabike.com/ The Specs: Top Speed 50 mph 0-30 in 3.8 seconds 45 miles range at 25 mph 29 mile range at 32 mph 6 lithium Phosphate battery modules from Valence Technologies That is expensive considering that you can get this: http://www.electricmotorsport.com/Motard/motard.htm It is Electric Motorsport's Super Motard that is available for $5800 The Specs: Top Speed 45 to 62 mph (depending on your selected gearing) 20 miles range at 52 mph w/ 165 lb rider (48V 33 Ah SLA battery pack) They are working on LiFePO4 batteries
That's a great step, but still not enough to replace my bike right now. If it can't do freeway speeds, I'm flat!
I'm assuming they can't do a hybrid motorcycle because there is jsut too much stuff to pack in there. I don't think you can get an ICE, electric motor, battery pack, and all the hybrid stuff onto a motorcycle.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Alexstarfire @ Aug 9 2007, 08:43 PM) [snapback]493320[/snapback]</div> You assume wrong. Piaggio has announced plans for hybrid version of their 2 and 3 wheel scooters. http://www.gizmag.com/go/7730/ No reason you can't do the same thing with a motorcycle.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(V8Cobrakid @ Aug 9 2007, 11:15 PM) [snapback]493385[/snapback]</div> Also the similar Blade for $5995: http://www.electricmoto.com/electricmoto.php?id=intro_blade It tops out at 45 mph
i know that many folks here only care about the notion of getting off of fossil fuels at ALL costs, but one thing that concerns me about ev motorcycles is . . . they're quiet. no hold on partners, i'm not saying that i'm in favor of noise pollution, or the hogs that set off car alarms as they go by. however, i am a motorcycle rider, and i can tell you first hand that the single most concern of most motorcycle riders is not being seen or heard (aka - being run over and perhaps killed). so, there is a reason for having a moderate amount of noise, if only to make folks aware that you are there, because 85% of the time, you are CERTAINLY NOT SEEN. i know this from experience. i guess my point is, yes, i LOVE the idea of an electric or hybrid motorcycle, however, i would be VERY concerned about their safety. it seems to me that accidents and/or fatalities would increase. that's my 27 cents worth. matthew
I think I might still go for an electric scooter some day... if my commute were more than 5 miles. As is, it's still faster for me (healthier too!) to ride my bike to work. I know scooters have an image problem here in the U.S. but I see that as similar to the image problem certain cars face against other, bigger, more guzzly cars. Somehow the Italians have made scooters cool, so why not start a trend here? Jhinton, good point about sound not being the first of your worries on a bike. It doesn't exactly equate, but being on a bicycle, nobody hears or sees me ever, so I've adopted a defensive riding style and always assume that drivers, pedestrians, et al. don't see me. That should be lesson #1 for bikes whether they're gas, electric, or human powered.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PriusMatt @ Aug 10 2007, 03:33 AM) [snapback]493455[/snapback]</div> On the freeway people can't hear me coming even on my current bike. It takes a REALLY loud exhaust to be heard when you both are doing 75+ Lights and a good riding position make a much better difference.
