However, time has certainly changed with the addition of EVs.
For die-hard internal combustion engine (ICE) riders, the end is here.
But why would anyone choose an electric motorcycle over a traditional bike?
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In the past ten years, electric bikes have seen massive research and development poured into them.
Such benefitsmake electric motorcycles worth buying.
Considering electric motorcycles are in their infancy, there is a lot that can still be discovered and developed.
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Because of their long history, there is little else to be discovered.
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True motorcycle enthusiasts prefer torque over horsepower.
Torque is the pull you feel during acceleration and is the best part of any motorcycle ride.
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Electric motorcycles have torque for days.
Anyone who has driven in a Tesla can attest to what EV launch and acceleration feel like.
For example, let’s look at theYamaha WR250Rversus theZero XFSelectric motorcycle.
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From a standstill, the FSX will feel faster even though the Yamaha has more horsepower.
The Zero’s acceleration will be radically different and much more fun than the higher horsepower of the Yamaha.
This quality alone is enough to make most riders switch to electric motorcycles.
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Despite the incredible torque, electric motorcycles are silently smooth.
Although the motor is practically vibration-free, power is always available when called upon.
With internal combustion engine motorcycles, this is typically done at your local garage or performance and repair shop.
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Electric motorcycles have made this so easy.
In fact, it’s possible for you to do it via your mobile unit.
Changing these options will completely transform how the bike performs on the road.
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It’s like having multiple bikes all in one.
Your money will be well spent.
You could even conclude that they are more reliable than internal combustion engine motorcycles because they contain fewer parts.
ICE motorcycles contain many complicated parts that can fail and require extensive labor to repair.
In comparison, electric motorcycles are very simple.
Take Tesla, for instance, which travels thousands of miles without problems.
The more mature the technology, the more reliable it will bewhich iswhy people love Tesla so much.
First, maintenance must be done regularly.
These maintenance items include changing the oil, oil filter, and coolant.
As previously stated, ICE motorcycles have many moving parts.
With all these parts, there is a higher potential for failure and higher costs.
God forbid you blow a piston ring or head gasket.
Such repairs could cost $500 to $1,000 or even more.
Luckily, none of these things exist on electric motorcycles.
Generally, you will only need to worry about tire and brake wear.
Because of regenerative braking, brake pads wear slower than ICE motorcycles.
This is impossible with traditional bikes.
When you factor in the warranty provided by the dealer, the value for money keeps rising.
